Local IT start-up ManxDining.im has signed its first international license agreement with a Jersey company who will launch a website in the Channel Islands based on technology developed by ManxDining.im.
The web technology from ManxDining.im makes it easy for people to choose and book restaurants and order takeaways online, as well as bring greater visibility and access for restaurateurs. People can view and search restaurant options, cuisine types and menus, make bookings and find out about special offers and news.
ManxDining.im was launched in Isle of Man earlier this year after more than 12 months of market research, development and testing.
Founder of ManxDining.im Sara Stine Bauerlund explains: “When I lived in Copenhagen and London, I often booked tables at restaurants and ordered takeaway meals through different websites. There was no website that offered all services in one place so I decided to develop my own with all the functionality people need in one place.
We have improved significantly upon other similar platforms and added groundbreaking features, bringing many new advantages for users and restaurateurs. This is why we experience interest from international markets.
It is exciting to see my vision becoming a reality and I am really happy to be able to contribute to the Isle of Man technology export. As newcomer on the Manx business scene I am not only appreciative of the support given by the Department of Economic Development through the Small Business Start Up and the Business Support Schemes but are also indebted to the trustees of the McKenzie Trust who invested 50% of the start up cost for the business - not as a loan but as equity. They have also been unstinting with advice when requested and carried out a significant amount of web site testing during development.
The Isle of Man has been the ideal place to launch the model initially and the ongoing support from local users and restaurateurs is critical to our technology export since the Isle of Man is a showcase for international markets.
Hence I encourage people and businesses in Isle of Man to use ManxDining.im and provide feedback of their experience so we can continue to develop and optimise our technology based on user needs.”
John Shimmin MHK, Minister for the Isle of Man Government’s Department of Economic Development said: “I would like to congratulate ManxDining.im on its excellent achievement and feel sure that the Isle of Man’s eating establishments will benefit from more visitors and residents being attracted to their premises through the website. We are proud to be able to offer our visitors and residents a varied choice of restaurants and takeaways across the Island where they can expect and be pleased with a quality customer experience. It is indeed fantastic that ManxDining.im has signed its first international license agreement and I wish the Company every success with its new venture.”
ManxDining.im has a growing number of restaurants and takeaways signed up including Coast Bar & Brasserie, L'Experience, The Mailbox, Isola, The Liverpool Arms, Portofino, HQ Bar & Restaurant, The Lime Tree, JAR Restaurant, Bar Logo, The Tickethall, Jade Harbour Restaurant, The Waterfall Country Pub, Town Pizza, Hot Wok & Pizza King.
