$100,000 Bridge Round
Confidential Investment Opportunity — Shared by Introduction Only
The Moment
Texas Food Lovers stands at a critical inflection point. The platform is built, operational, and generating real momentum across the state. This is not a concept seeking validation—this is a functioning technology platform ready for accelerated deployment.
Restaurants are actively onboarding. Municipal stakeholders are engaged in substantive conversations. The infrastructure is in place. Revenue activation is no longer theoretical—it's imminent.
This bridge round exists for one purpose: to convert demonstrated momentum into measurable scale. The opportunity is immediate, the timing is deliberate, and the execution path is clear.
What This Bridge Unlocks
This is execution capital deployed against a focused set of near-term priorities. Every dollar supports operational acceleration, not exploratory initiatives.
Launch Workflows
Finalizing payment systems, onboarding processes, and user experience optimization to ensure seamless platform activation across all stakeholder groups.
Restaurant Expansion
Accelerating onboarding in pilot markets, building density within key metro areas, and establishing operational excellence protocols.
Municipal Readiness
Supporting pilot program design with city partners, refining partnership frameworks, and preparing scalable civic engagement models.
Operational Runway
Strengthening infrastructure, extending operational capacity, and ensuring the team has the resources needed to execute without distraction.
This bridge does not fund research, concept validation, or exploratory initiatives. It funds execution against a proven platform with demonstrated demand.
The Model: Simple & Scalable
Texas Food Lovers is built on a diversified, defensible revenue model designed for both immediate traction and long-term scalability. The platform generates revenue through four primary channels, each addressing a distinct stakeholder need while reinforcing the broader network effect.
The architecture is Texas-first by design, allowing for concentrated market development and operational refinement before geographic expansion. National scalability is embedded in the platform's structure, but disciplined regional focus drives near-term execution.
Restaurant Subscriptions
Recurring revenue from hospitality partners seeking customer acquisition and engagement tools
Consumer Memberships
Direct-to-consumer revenue from food enthusiasts accessing curated experiences and benefits
City Partnerships
Enterprise agreements with municipalities focused on food access and community engagement
Sponsorships
Branded integrations and strategic partnerships aligned with platform values and audience
Traction Signals
Texas Food Lovers has moved beyond concept and into operational execution. The platform is live, functional, and actively serving its stakeholders. This is not an idea-stage company seeking product-market fit—this is a working platform demonstrating demand.
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Platform Development Status
The application and backend infrastructure are complete and undergoing final testing ahead of a planned Q1 2026 launch.
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Active Onboarding
Restaurant and hospitality partner onboarding is currently active across Texas markets.
03
Municipal Engagement
Substantive conversations underway with city stakeholders exploring partnership frameworks and pilot programs
04
Nonprofit Integration
Strategic partnership with Feed Others First, supporting food insecurity initiatives through technology-enabled collaboration and measurable community impact
These are not projected milestones or anticipated achievements. These are current realities defining the company's operational state and market position.
The Ask
Bridge Round Structure
This bridge round is structured for simplicity, speed, and alignment. The terms are straightforward and designed to facilitate efficient decision-making for qualified investors.
The structure defers valuation discussion to the next priced round while providing meaningful incentive for early bridge participation. This approach respects both founder equity and investor return expectations.
Total Capital
$100,000 hard cap
Minimum Investment
$10,000 per investor
Instrument
Convertible Note or SAFE
Conversion Event
Next priced equity round
Investor Incentive
20–25% discount to next round
Valuation
Deferred to Series A pricing
This structure is intentionally efficient. It minimizes negotiation complexity while ensuring fair treatment for both founders and early bridge participants.
Why Now
Market conditions have created a convergent opportunity across three critical stakeholder groups. This is not about forcing timing—it's about recognizing when external factors align with internal readiness.
Restaurant Demand
Hospitality operators are actively seeking new customer acquisition channels beyond traditional advertising. Marketing budgets are shifting toward platforms that deliver measurable engagement and repeat traffic.
Municipal Interest
Cities across Texas are exploring innovative models for food access, community engagement, and local business support. Technology-enabled solutions that demonstrate measurable impact are receiving serious consideration.
Sponsor Alignment
Corporate sponsors and institutional partners are prioritizing initiatives with clear community benefit and quantifiable outcomes. Purpose-driven platforms with operational credibility are attracting meaningful partnership interest.
This bridge positions Texas Food Lovers to move decisively during this window. The platform is ready, the demand is present, and the market timing supports aggressive but disciplined growth.
Founder Perspective
John "JD" Dawson, Jr.
Founder, Texas Food Lovers, LLC
President, Feed Others First, Inc.
Visit Texas Food Lovers
Morris Malakoff
Co-Founder, Texas Food Lovers, LLC
Executive Director, Feed Others First, Inc.
Texas Food Lovers was built to serve the hospitality industry while creating measurable public good. This is not a mission statement—it's the operational framework that guides every decision we make.
The platform is live. The demand is real. The partnerships are forming. This bridge allows us to move forward with focus and speed—and to do it right.
We're not raising capital to prove a concept. We're raising capital to scale a functioning platform that's already demonstrating value for restaurants, consumers, and communities across Texas.
Bridge Investment Memo
Detailed Bridge Documentation
A comprehensive overview of the bridge round structure, detailed use of funds allocation, operational milestones, and near-term execution priorities.
The memo includes financial projections, market analysis, competitive positioning, and risk considerations relevant to bridge investors.

Access Restricted: The full investment memo is provided directly to qualified investors following initial conversation and mutual interest confirmation.
Next Steps
This opportunity is being shared selectively with a limited group of aligned partners, operators, and investors who understand both the hospitality sector and the Texas market.
Texas Food Lovers is not conducting a broad fundraising process. This bridge is targeted, time-sensitive, and reserved for individuals who bring more than capital—they bring strategic value, operational experience, or meaningful network access.
Initial Conversation
A focused discussion to assess mutual fit, answer questions, and explore how your participation could accelerate specific aspects of the business
Documentation Review
Access to the full bridge investment memo, financial models, and supporting materials for qualified investors
Commitment & Close
Streamlined closing process with standard documentation, wire instructions, and formal confirmation
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