Libro Reports 30% Increase in Revenue for the First Half of 2025
MONTREAL — Libro, a leading provider of reservation and guest management solutions for the hospitality industry, reported a 30% increase in revenue for the first half of the year, continuing the company's consistent and impressive growth trajectory. The Company expanded its customer base within Canada and the U.S. adding over 400 new merchant locations, including One Eyed Jack, Sushi Taxi, and most notably, Cora, the iconic Québec breakfast and lunch chain of restaurants.
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Additionally, Libro has entered into a partnership agreement with U.S.-based Heartland, a Global Payments Company, to provide seamless integration with both Genius for Restaurants and the Global Payments' payment network. With over 750,000 customers using Heartland to provide the financial technology to make money, move money, manage employees, and engage their customers, Libro is proud to be the only Guest Experience and Reservation Platform currently integrated with Genius for Restaurants.
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Libro debuted generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) features to help restaurant operators customize responses to guest reviews and draft marketing campaigns with minimal effort. Additionally, Libro rolled out its integration with Meta and TripAdvisor, allowing restaurants to incorporate guest reviews from both platforms to gain more online visibility and attract new customers.
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At the completion of Q2 2025, over 11 million guests have been seated through the Company's platform. Libro's growing appeal and usability in the fine dining category can be reflected in the number of award-winning MICHELIN starred restaurants relying on Libro—including Alentours, Beba, and Tanière³. With a robust pipeline and additional features on the horizon, the Company continues solidifying its position as a leader in restaurant technology solutions.
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'Libro is becoming the platform of choice for both independent restaurants and larger hospitality chains that want control over their guest experience and their bottom line,' says Lorne Schwartz, President of Libro. 'The momentum we're gaining with multi-location brands and award-winning restaurants shows that the market is ready for a better, more effective alternative.'
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Libro is one of North America's leading online guest experience solutions providing restaurants with an affordable, fully branded solution to fill tables, manage reservations, reduce no-shows, engage customers, and elevate the overall guest experience. The company's Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform empowers restaurateurs to control the entire online reservation experience, retain all customer information, and eliminate pricey commission models that often come with third-party reservation sites. Headquartered in Montreal, the Libro reservation platform is utilized at locations across Canada, the United States, and Europe. For more information, visit www.librorez.com.
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