About 86Deadstock
Our Story
Our journey began with a simple realization: every hospitality business faces two common challenges. First: the dreaded “86” moment – running out of a crucial product at the worst possible time. It’s a frustration that can disrupt service, disappoint customers, and cost businesses revenue. Second: there’s the issue of deadstock inventory – products sitting on shelves & taking up valuable space, with no convenient way to sell them.
As hospitality industry veterans, we’ve experienced these challenges firsthand. We’ve felt the stress of scrambling to replenish stock amid a busy shift, and we’ve seen perfectly good inventory go to waste because there was no easy avenue to sell it. That’s why we decided to take matters into our own hands and create a solution that addresses these pain points head-on. With our platform, we’re empowering businesses to overcome these obstacles and thrive in an ever-evolving industry.
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Meet Our Founder
Jeremy Fitzgerald is an accomplished entrepreneur in hospitality with roots in the industry from a young age. Growing up with a father who owned multiple prominent venues in Put-in-Bay, Ohio, including Mr. Ed’s and Commodore Resorts, Jeremy gained valuable hands-on experience early on. By 19, he was managing his father’s operations, enhancing his expertise through a degree in Hospitality from BGSU. At 23, he launched his first Subway franchise, demonstrating his business acumen. In 2011, he established Bar 145, growing it into a successful franchise with multiple locations.
In 2021, Jeremy sold his restaurant shares to pursue new ventures, acquiring the Commodore Perry Inn and Mr. Ed’s Bar in Port Clinton and later opening Fast Eddies Sports Bar. Additionally, as a franchise owner of a small pizza chain called Cameo Pizza. Now, as Founder and CEO of 86 Dead Stock, he aims to transform dead stock management in hospitality, creating a platform that fosters community and offers efficient solutions for inventory challenges. His dedication to innovation and service defines his journey in the industry.
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Our Vision
Our vision is to revolutionize the hospitality industry with a seamless and efficient solution for managing inventory challenges. We envision a future where the stress of running out of crucial products mid-service becomes a thing of the past, and where deadstock inventory is transformed into valuable opportunities for businesses. With technology and innovation, we aim to create a thriving ecosystem where businesses can easily connect, buy and sell hospitality products, and enhance their operations and profitability.
Our goal is to empower businesses to focus on what they do best – providing exceptional experiences for their customers – while we handle the logistics behind the scenes. Together, we’re shaping the future of the hospitality industry and unlocking new recipes for success
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How it Works
STEP 01
Sign Up and Get Verified
Create a free account with your business info to start buying and selling instantly.
STEP 02
Build Your Profile
Add details about your business to connect with the right buyers and sellers.
STEP 03
Start Buying or Selling
List surplus items or browse deals to save on supplies and make transactions directly in the app.
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What They Say About Us?
Experience the future of hospitality management.
As hospitality industry veterans, we’ve experienced these challenges firsthand. We’ve felt the stress of scrambling to replenish stock amid a busy shift, and we’ve seen perfectly good inventory go to waste because there was no easy avenue to sell it.
That’s why we decided to take matters into our own hands and create a solution that addresses these pain points head-on. With our platform, we’re empowering businesses to overcome these obstacles and thrive in an ever-evolving industry.