The everyday simple sourcing companion for hospitality businesses worldwide
Thousands of products, countless suppliers and constant emergencies leave operators firefighting instead of focusing on guests. With margins already thin, many stick with the same suppliers just to survive. Meanwhile, suppliers struggle to reach the right buyers without expensive marketing or middlemen taking a cut. It’s a system full of friction, wasted time, and missed opportunity.
say86 impacts over 70% of the usual buyer channels, makes procurement simpler and helps reduce costs
say86 makes sourcing simple, giving time back to operators and control back to suppliers. Our mission is to become the everyday sourcing companion for hospitality businesses worldwide, saving time, boosting sustainability and improving margins. For suppliers, we’re the lowest-cost, most direct route to market.
Everything you need, from napkins to high-grade meat suppliers in one simple, smart platform.
Just say what you need, and our AI instantly matches you with trusted suppliers who fit your brand, budget and location. No integrations, no complexity - just fast, fair and human connections that work.
Operators get real-time quotes and direct chat negotiation, while suppliers reach genuine buyers ready to order. Every interaction strengthens the match, making sourcing faster, smarter, and more sustainable every day.
Why 86?
say86 is an idea that’s lived in Tim Mills’ mind for over 15 years. As a lifelong operator, he’s experienced every side of hospitality - opening sites, managing suppliers, controlling costs and handling last-minute crises, all while delivering great guest experiences. Those pressures never left him, nor did the question: why is buying still this hard?
The name comes from the phrase “86” which is the industry code for when something runs out. It captures the heartbeat of hospitality: fast, reactive and always on the move.
Our team at say86 combines hospitality know-how with technology and creativity to make sourcing effortless, connecting people and helping great businesses thrive.
Tune in, but don't drop out
The hospitality community means everything to us. It's our life. Join us over on Spotify for the regular say86 Podcast with great guests from around the industry.
