At a time when restaurant operators are already under pressure from labor costs, menu volatility, insurance, and price-sensitive consumers, one margin problem still hides in plain sight: poor visibility into perishable inventory. When operators cannot […]
The restaurant industry has an AI-washing problem. Vendors are slapping “AI-powered” onto tools that haven’t materially changed in years, and the hype cycle is producing more confusion than value. Most early AI pilots across industries […]
In today’s foodservice environment, technology is everywhere. From point-of-sale systems and inventory tracking to waste monitoring software and automation tools, kitchens are more digitally equipped than at any point in history. Operators invest heavily in […]
When Wetherspoons founder Sir Tim Martin criticized QR code ordering for “robbing punters of banter at the bar,” as reported this week by The Scottish Sun, he tapped into a growing unease across the hospitality […]
Burger King’s plan to hire up to 60,000 team members across its nearly 6,500 U.S. restaurants, announced earlier this week, might sound like a straightforward labor story. It’s not. It’s a reflection of what happens […]
Restaurant operators have more data than ever. That’s not the issue. If anything, the problem is that the industry has spent years chasing visibility without solving for what actually matters: the ability to act on […]
On a typical Friday night, a modern pizza restaurant may rely on more software than staff to keep orders flowing. Artificial intelligence answers phones. Algorithms anticipate repeat orders. Automated ingredient systems assemble pizzas in seconds. […]
Customer behavior across the restaurant sector is changing. Adults of all ages are going out with different expectations, priorities, and purchasing habits. Some people eat out earlier in the day; others don’t. Some drink alcohol […]
For more than a decade, restaurant technology strategies have centered on building a “single view of the guest.” Operators invested heavily in POS integrations, loyalty platforms, CRM platforms, CDPs, and marketing automation tools, all with […]
Remote and hybrid work didn’t just change where people work. It changed when — and whether — they eat out. And for restaurant brands built around five-day downtown foot traffic, that behavioral shift is quietly […]
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