Expo
Expo connects restaurant systems into a shared data layer so operators can ask business questions in plain English.
What Expo is
Expo connects restaurant systems into a shared data layer so operators can ask business questions in plain English. It is designed for multi-unit restaurant operators and location-based business owners. The service can customize dashboards and schedule automated reports for teams, and it offers task-specific agents for business jobs. An MCP connector for Claude and ChatGPT can access Expo data, but requires an active Expo customer data pipeline, an Expo user account, and a connector seat enabled by an administrator. Connector access is read-only and restricted to the customer’s data and the locations and metrics each user is allowed to see. Expo says the connector uses OAuth 2.1 with PKCE, does not share an Expo password with Claude or ChatGPT, and sends each tool a single question rather than chat history. Named integrations include Toast, Square, NCR, Restaurant365, CrunchTime, OpenTable, Yelp, Google, Qualtrics, SMG, and DoorDash. Expo says its team handles integration setup and ongoing maintenance.
Good
- Connects named restaurant and business systems.
- Offers customized dashboards and scheduled reports.
- Connector access is read-only and permission-limited.
- Expo manages integration setup and maintenance.
Watch out
- Pricing varies by location.
- MCP connector requires a customer data pipeline and seat.
- Connector cannot write to Expo data.
Who it suits
Expo suits multi-unit restaurant operators and location-based business owners who want reporting across connected systems. Teams considering its AI connector need an active Expo data pipeline, user account, and administrator-enabled connector seat.
Verdict
Expo combines connected restaurant data, scheduled reporting, and a read-only route to Claude and ChatGPT. Its per-location pricing varies, and connector use depends on the required account, pipeline, and seat.
Plans and prices
From Expo's own pricing page, checked 8 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Expo | $99 a month | Pricing varies by location; exact plan tiers and limits are not listed · $99–$250 per location per month |
The facts
Each one read from Expo's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- AI agents
- Expo offers an MCP connector for Claude and ChatGPT and can deploy task-specific agents for business jobs.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Audience
- Expo is designed for multi-unit restaurant operators and location-based business owners.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Connector access
- The MCP connector requires an active Expo customer data pipeline, an Expo user account, and a connector seat enabled by the customer’s administrator.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Connector limits
- The connector is read-only and only exposes the customer’s own Expo data within the locations and metrics the user is permitted to see.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Fees
- Service fees are set out in customer order forms; unless otherwise specified, invoices are quarterly in advance and payable in U.S. dollars within 30 days.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Named integrations include Toast, Square, NCR, Restaurant365, CrunchTime, OpenTable, Yelp, Google, Qualtrics, SMG, and DoorDash.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Product
- Expo connects restaurant systems into one data layer and lets operators ask questions about their business in plain English.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Reporting
- Expo customizes dashboards and automates reports to teams on a schedule.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Security
- The connector uses OAuth 2.1 with PKCE, does not share the Expo password with Claude or ChatGPT, and sends each tool a single question rather than chat history.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Setup and maintenance
- Expo says its team handles integration setup and ongoing maintenance.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- Expo lists support by email and says it will respond within one business day for connector questions and seat requests.checked 8 Oct 2026
The company
- Company
- The company identifies itself as Pared, Inc. doing business as Expo, and names Will Pacio as Expo’s founder.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 2014checked 28 Sep 2026
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