Scott Landers is one of the foremost experts helping restaurants adapt to delivery, digital ordering, and off-premises operations. As co-founder and CEO of Figure 8, based in New York City, his team works with restaurants to make off-premises operations financially sustainable through performance marketing and streamlined operations.

Landers previously worked as a civil engineer, software product director, and independent consultant to water and food organizations. He began his lifelong fascination with water and food in northeast Texas, where he was born and raised on the sixth-generation Landers Family Farm, and he maintains an active role in his family farm.

Figure 8 works with enterprise brands like Steak ‘n Shake and Toppers, and has supported growing concepts including &pizza, Naked Farmer, and Naya. Since its inception, Figure 8 has worked with over 300 restaurants across the country.

Through ongoing contracts with PepsiCo, Figure 8 works directly with hundreds of Black- and Hispanic-owned restaurants across the country, modernizing their operations and building profitable takeout, delivery, and catering operations.

He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering from MIT and spends his time between Cooper, Texas and New York City.