Who is behind FohBoh.ai?
ARI Venture Studio, LLC, a restaurant technology venture studio, founded by Michael L. Atkinson and Gennadiy Goldenshteyn, veteran operators, investors, and ResTech innovators.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
ARI Venture Studio, LLC, a restaurant technology venture studio, founded by Michael L. Atkinson and Gennadiy Goldenshteyn, veteran operators, investors, and ResTech innovators.
FohBoh | MGE is a restaurant technology platform that automates revenue recovery certification. We verify that every dollar from delivery platforms and payment processors is accurately reported, reconciled, and deposited. Think of us as an independent certification authority for restaurant financial operations.
MGE stands for Metrics Governance Engine. Our platform provides the governance layer for restaurant financial metrics - certifying that the numbers you rely on for operations, reporting, and decision-making are complete, accurate, and trustworthy.
We do not just calculate metrics; we govern how they are created, validated, and maintained.
We serve restaurant operators of all sizes:
Your POS records transactions. Your accounting software books them. FohBoh | MGE certifies they are right.
We are the independent verification layer that:
No. We integrate with what you already use. FohBoh | MGE sits above your POS systems, delivery platforms, payment processors, and accounting software, certifying the connections between them.
Module 1: Delivery Fee Recovery Certification
Module 2: Merchant Fee Recovery Certification
Our hub-and-spoke architecture allows rapid deployment of new certification modules.
Coming soon:
Trust Score (0-100) is our proprietary certification algorithm that evaluates:
90-100: GREEN Certification | 75-89: YELLOW Certification | Below 75: RED Certification
We accept CSV files for manual upload. For automated customers, we connect directly via:
Yes. Our platform is built for multi-unit operations. Upload a single CSV with location identifiers or configure automated feeds for all units. The hub processes each location independently and provides both individual and consolidated certification reports.
For manual CSV uploads: No IT required. If you can export a report and upload a file, you can certify today.
For automated integrations: Minimal IT involvement. Our implementation specialists handle API connections and data mapping.
Our validation engine provides specific, actionable feedback, such as:
We help you map your export format to our template once, then remember your preferences.
Yes. Upload historical CSV files and the platform will:
FohBoh | MGE certification provides auditable, timestamped verification of financial reconciliation accuracy.
While we are not a regulatory body, our certifications are:
Every certification is:
Once certified, results cannot be altered, only superseded by subsequent certifications.
RED certifications trigger automated workflows:
Our platform does not just identify problems, it guides you to solutions.
Recovery varies by restaurant size and platform usage.
Typical recovery ranges (per location, monthly):
Example scenarios:
Small Restaurant ($100K monthly sales, 1 platform):
Mid-Size Restaurant ($250K monthly, 2-3 platforms):
Multi-Location (5 locations):
Plus: Save 2-4 hours per location weekly on manual reconciliation.
Your actual recovery depends on processing volume, current fee structure, platform contracts, and time since last audit.
Get your specific estimate - Free assessment. Most customers achieve full ROI within 30-75 days.
Manual CSV uploads include full certification capabilities. Automation adds convenience, not functionality.
Start with one. Our hub-and-spoke architecture allows you to:
Contact Support: mge@fohboh.com