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Toast (NYSE:TOST) has launched the Toast Changemakers Program, a new grant initiative to combat food insecurity in the United States. The program is part of Toast's $5 million, five-year commitment to addressing food insecurity. In partnership with Hello Alice and Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN), Toast will award $150,000 in total grants to 15 U.S. restaurants, with each selected establishment receiving $10,000.

The program, supported by acclaimed chef Tyler Florence, aims to recognize and support restaurants actively working to fight hunger in their local communities. According to data cited, 13.5% of U.S. households faced food insecurity in 2023, while 84% of restaurant operators made charitable contributions between 2020 and 2023. Applications are open until October 17, 2025, with winners to be announced in mid-November.

Toast (NYSE: TOST) has partnered with Bon Appétit to celebrate the 2025 Best New Restaurants list, highlighting the most exciting new dining establishments nationwide. The collaboration showcases Toast's significant presence in the industry, with 14 out of 20 recognized restaurants using Toast's platform. Data shows restaurants using Toast's technology generate 30% higher revenue than the average US restaurant.

The partnership includes exclusive content across print and digital platforms, along with special limited-time menu offerings from select winners between September 15-28, 2025. Featured restaurants include Minnie Bell's Soul Movement, Baan Mae, and Lenox. The 2025 list theme focuses on "homecoming," recognizing establishments that create special connections with their communities.

Toast (NYSE: TOST), a digital technology platform for restaurants, announced its management team will present at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia & Technology Conference. The presentation is scheduled for September 9, 2025, at 3:45pm PDT in San Francisco, CA. Investors can access the presentation webcast through Toast's Investor Relations website at investors.toasttab.com/overview/.

Toast (NYSE: TOST) reported strong Q2 2025 financial results, highlighted by record growth and profitability. The company added 8,500 net new locations, reaching approximately 148,000 total locations, while ARR grew 31% year-over-year to $1.9 billion.

Key financial metrics include $80 million in net income, $161 million in Adjusted EBITDA, and $49.9 billion in Gross Payment Volume (GPV). Toast announced a strategic partnership with American Express and expanded internationally to Australia. The company also launched Toast Go® 3, an advanced handheld POS device.

For Q3 2025, Toast expects non-GAAP gross profit of $465-475 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $140-150 million. Full-year 2025 guidance was raised to $1,815-1,835 million in gross profit and $565-585 million in Adjusted EBITDA.

American Express (NYSE: AXP) and Toast (NYSE: TOST) have announced a strategic multi-year partnership aimed at enhancing hospitality experiences across their combined restaurant networks. The collaboration will integrate Resy and Tock's guestbook features with Toast's Digital Chits technology to create more personalized dining experiences.

The partnership will make restaurant listings from Resy and Tock available on the Local by Toast app, expanding visibility for dining establishments. American Express Card Members, who spent over $87 billion on dining in the U.S. in 2024, will benefit from enhanced dining experiences and potential new features. The integration builds on American Express' recent acquisitions of Rooam and Tock, which added 7,000 new venues to their network.

Product features from this partnership are expected to begin rolling out in 2026, focusing on creating more personalized hospitality experiences and helping restaurants attract high-value diners.

Toast (NYSE:TOST) has unveiled the Toast Go® 3, its latest handheld point-of-sale device featuring cellular connectivity and enhanced ToastIQ capabilities. The new device, available in September 2025, is 16% lighter than its predecessor and offers 24-hour battery life.

Key innovations include cellular network payments and printing capabilities, IP65-rated durability with 5-foot drop protection, and ToastIQ-powered features like Menu Upsells and Digital Chits. The device aims to support restaurants' expanding service models, with data showing 43% of surveyed restaurants now offering off-premise services like catering and curbside pickup.

The Toast Go® 3 maintains seamless operations across Wi-Fi and cellular networks, enabling staff to process orders and payments beyond traditional service areas. A Wi-Fi-only version will also be available.

Toast (NYSE: TOST), a digital technology platform for restaurants, has scheduled the release of its Q2 2025 financial results for Tuesday, August 5, 2025, after U.S. markets close. The company will host a conference call at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the same day to discuss the results.

Investors can access the earnings release and conference call details through Toast's investor relations website. A replay of the conference call will be made available on the same platform.

Toast (NYSE: TOST) has announced a $5 million philanthropic commitment over five years to combat global food insecurity, starting with a partnership with No Kid Hungry. The initiative includes a $250,000 grant to support summer hunger programs, customer referral donations, and a matching campaign for guest donations up to $50,000. CEO Aman Narang signed the CEO Pledge to End Summer Hunger, joining efforts to increase summer meal access from 2.8 million to 31 million children annually. The company will leverage its Toast Fundraising platform, enable SNAP/EBT payments through Forage partnership, and engage employees in volunteer activities at summer meal sites. Currently, only 13% of children receiving free or reduced-price meals during school year have access during summer, with 1 in 5 American kids experiencing hunger.

Toast (NYSE: TOST) has launched its new Menu Price Monitor, a data analytics tool providing monthly insights into restaurant pricing trends across the US. Leveraging data from over 140,000 restaurant locations, the monitor tracks price changes for key items including beer, burgers, burritos, chicken wings, and coffee varieties. The April 2025 data revealed year-over-year price increases across all tracked items: regular coffee (+6.4% to $3.50), cold brew (+4.2% to $5.40), beer (+2.6% to $6.41), burgers (+3.1% to $14.31), burritos (+3.3% to $13.32), and chicken wings (+3.2% to $13.67). The tool features monthly updates, two years of historical data, and utilizes AI-based classification to categorize menu items, processing over 70 million unique items and 6 million transactions quarterly.