ServerApproved didn't start as a software company.
It started as a problem.
The Texas hospitality industry runs on people — cooks, servers, bartenders, managers, food truck operators. Nearly every one of them needs certification to legally work. The training options were outdated, inconvenient, and built for a workforce that no longer exists.
The industry that never stops.
The Texas hospitality industry runs on people — cooks, servers, bartenders, managers, food truck operators. And nearly every one of them needs some form of certification to legally work.
The rules are real. The deadlines matter. And the consequences of non-compliance aren't small.
But the training options? They were outdated, inconvenient, and built for a workforce that no longer exists.
We decided to build something better.
We decided to build something better.
A Texas-based alternative built for mobile-first learners, with a direct line to real support when something goes wrong.
Building for the new workforce.
ServerApproved launched as a Texas-based alternative to the national platforms that dominate this space — with courses built specifically for Texas requirements, a platform designed for mobile-first learners, and a direct line to real support when something goes wrong.
We're DSHS-approved (Provider ID #10011). We're based in Houston. And we're building the compliance infrastructure that Texas hospitality businesses actually need — starting with individual certifications and growing toward full employer compliance management.
We're early. We're focused. And we're paying close attention to what this industry needs. The big platforms won't notice if you churn. We will.
The decisions that shaped us.
Mobile-first from day one
We built for the person who only has their phone — not the person with a laptop and a free afternoon. Every screen, every flow, every certificate delivery was designed for mobile.
Texas content, not a Texas badge
We didn't take a national course and add a Texas flag. We built around DSHS rules, TABC requirements, and what Houston health inspectors actually check for.
Real support, real people
When you reach out, you reach a real person. When you have feedback, we implement it. A lean startup doesn't have the luxury of ignoring its customers — and we don't want to.
Where we're headed.
The long-term vision is simple: ServerApproved becomes the compliance layer for Texas hospitality — where workers get certified, employers track compliance, and nobody gets caught off-guard by an expiring credential.
Individual Certifications
Food Handler, TABC Seller/Server, and Food Safety Manager certifications — all Texas DSHS-approved, all available online. Same-day certificates. Mobile-friendly. Built from scratch for Texas.
Employer Compliance Management
Building the compliance dashboard that lets restaurants, bars, hotels, and food trucks manage their entire team's certifications in one place — bulk enrollment, renewal reminders, and audit-ready reports.
The Full Compliance Layer
ServerApproved becomes the single platform where every Texas hospitality worker gets certified, every employer tracks compliance, and expired credentials are caught before they become a problem.
Fast certifications.
Real support. Honest product.
That's what we're focused on right now. We're building toward something bigger — but we're not going to get there by cutting corners on the core.
Get Certified Today.
Food Handler, TABC, and Food Manager certifications. Fast. Mobile-friendly. Texas-approved.