--- layout: default_v3 language: default permalink: restaurant-management/restaurant-technology.html i18n_link: 3217 updated: 2021-03-17 #--- article key-values ---# collection: default_topiccluster t_keyword: Restaurant Technology tags: restaurant technology. restaurant management, business management, zip haccp, technology, software, apps type: supporting page_id: 3217 hreflang_id: 3217 parent_id: 3084 date_published: 2021-03-15 date_modified: 2021-03-17 #--- javascript schema ---# javascript_schema: - script: jquery_3_2_0_min - script: bootstrap_min - script: article_infinite_scroll - script: article_mix_infinitescroll - script: article_mix - script: article_mix_faq - script: article_mix_toc #--- section schema ---# section_schema: - section: nav-main_menu - section: article_body_v2 - section: footer - section: schedule_demo_cta #--- page key-values ---# meta_tags: t_meta_title: The Different Types of Restaurant Technology t_meta_description: Restaurant technology has an effect on all aspects of restaurant operations and is a necessary component of restaurant operations. t_meta_abstract: Restaurant technology has an effect on all aspects of restaurant operations and is a necessary component of restaurant operations. i_meta_image: article_body: json-ld_article: v_date_published: 2021-03-15 v_date_modified: 2021-03-17 author: p_author_id: 153 t_author: Cynthia Vespia p_author_url: cynthia-vespia.html i_author: 153.png t_author_description: Cynthia Vespia Is A Content Marketing Writer And Creative Copywriter. She Has Over 10+ Years Of Experience Writing Marketing Copy Across Digital Platforms With A Solid Understanding Of SEO Principles To Drive Business. Excellent Editing And Proofreading Skills. Keen Ability To Tailor Writing Voice To Match The Message Of The Brand. Cynthia Is Also A Published Fantasy Author And Former Fitness Competitor. p_author_facebook: //www.facebook.com/HubWorksApp p_author_twitter: https://twitter.com/HubworksApp p_author_linkedin: p_author_instagram: feature_snippet: p_type: text t_title: t_description: content: heading: t_title: The Different Types of Restaurant Technology t_description: Restaurant technology has an effect on all aspects of restaurant operations and is a necessary component of restaurant operations. image: i_image: the-different-types-of-restaurant-technology-1615411407-7860.png t_image_description: restaurant technology fast casual rights reserved policy terms v_image_attribution: //pixabay.com/photos/laptop-workplace-table-technology-336369/ v_image_license: Creative Commons Zero v_video: paragraphs: - t_headline: The Benefits of Restaurant Technology t_text: Technology impacts every area of life. The restaurant business is no difference. Many restaurant managers are finding the benefits of incorporating restaurant technology into their business operations. Every area of the restaurant can find improved function from integrating some form of technology into it. From inventory tracking to employee scheduling, there isn't an area where technology has not improved the process.

This is especially true of customer service. Customers have an expectation when they dine out. They want the convenience that modern technology has provided them in other areas of their life to translate into their dining experience. Approximately 73% of diners have said restaurant technology has provided a better dining experience for them.

Restaurant technologies simply can't be viewed as a luxury any longer. It has now become a part of the customer experience that is just as important as the food being served. p_headline_type: h2 image: i_image: t_description: v_attribution: v_license: callout_text: - t_headline: Restaurant Technology Used Today t_text: Restaurant managers and owners need to stay flexible stay up-to-date with constant changes. Investing in new technology will help run business operations more efficiently and meet the guests needs. Here are a few of the most prevalent types of restaurant technology currently available-

1. Touchscreen POS
Modern point-of-sale (POS) systems were some of the first advancements restaurants saw take shape. They exist to make order transactions run smoother and more efficiently. The POS software is designed for easy of use as well. This helps staff, including new hires, keep lines moving without being caught up with complicated systems. Faster service generates more revenue.

2. Pay at the Table
One piece of restaurant technology that has become popular in many restaurants is the ability to pay at the table. Almost 33% of guests said being able to pay from the table has enhanced their dining experience.

The technology is a quick service that gives the guests access their check without having to wait for their server to deliver it. Most Pay at the Table technology also includes the ability to order food as well. This type of service can drastically reduce wait times and labor costs.

3. Kitchen Display Screens
The back of house can also benefit from restaurant technology being used. Not so long ago, orders were printed out on paper tickets that the kitchen staff would spike down so they wouldn't lose them. This is a recipe for chaos. A modern kitchen display system (KDS) has become much more convenient for food preparation.

Mounted or standing, the KDS shows all the open orders that need attention. This keeps things organized and reduces mistakes on orders. When the wait staff place orders they can put in the additional requirements and it shows up directly on the image ticket. As a bonus, having a digital readout means cutting down on paper expenses.

4. Online Ordering
Many restaurants have relied on takeout, delivery and advanced digital ordering to boost sales revenue. Now, those options are even more important than ever to have. Guests have come to enjoy the convenience of ordering through online channels and having their orders either delivered to them or ready when they pick it up.

The trend doesn't seem to be slowing down either. 27% of guests have stated they would be ordering takeout more while 23% of guests would be ordering delivery more. The numbers don't lie. Having a method in place for online ordering and off-premise dining makes good sense.

5. Scheduling Software
Part of restaurant management is making weekly schedules. There's a balance between staffing the restaurant and fielding employee requests. Using a scheduling software makes the job faster and easier.

In a matter of seconds, managers can create and distribute a digital schedule to all employees. Time off requests or shift swaps can all be done through the software via a mobile app. This technology can also reduce overtime by monitoring employee hours. p_headline_type: h2 image: i_image: restaurant-technology-used-today-1615415255-6514.png t_description: //pixabay.com/photos/ipad-map-tablet-internet-screen-632394/ v_attribution: //pixabay.com/photos/ipad-map-tablet-internet-screen-632394/ v_license: Creative Commons Zero callout_text: - t_headline: Restaurant Technology for the Future t_text: The restaurant technology being used today was just a dream a few years back. With that in mind, there is a lot more room to grow and the technology trends seem endless. Here are a few things that the restaurant industry could see in the future-

Artificial Intelligence
Restaurants are in the early stages of using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve customer convenience. Chat bots or virtual assistants have been used to take orders or answer questions. While other applications can even assist customers with personalized recommendations at self-service kiosks or drive-thru.

Food Delivery Apps
Ordering straight from a Smartphone is high on the list of customer wants. Either through the use of a food delivery app, or their own personalized app, restaurants are using this method of technology to keep their customers coming back.

In the future, these types of applications will only be improved upon by leveraging location technologies. This is already being used by some fast food chains as they let the customer track exactly where their order is through latitude and longitude coordinates on a digital map.

Robotics
The hospitality industry expects to see growth in the use of robots. That type of technology can often be translated over into full-service restaurants of even fast food chains and coffee shops.
This technology is said to streamline food orders, payment processes and even the management of daily culinary duties. Some industries have even started trial runs of robots behind the bar to serve drinks.

WiFi Technology
Something as simple as including free WiFi can make all the difference to the guests. If a restaurant doesn't offer WiFi, it runs the risk of losing those guests who have come to expect it as an added convenience.

By having free WiFi capabilities it better serves the guest who are stopping for a meal but must continue their work or contact through a computer or phone. Having high quality WiFi will also help the business operations inside the restaurant move much smoother as well. p_headline_type: h2 image: i_image: t_description: v_attribution: v_license: video: v_video: dTjuC_nLq8U v_video_language: default t_name: AI- THE FUTURE RESTAURANTS | Impact of Artificial Intelligence in Food Service Industry t_description: Impact of Artificial Intelligence in Food Service Industry.Artificial intelligence applications are steadily making their way into the food service industry.FLIPPY - California-based Miso Robotics is a startup focused on AI-driven robotic solutions for the kitchen environment. The company's flagship AI kitchen assistant, Flippy, assists with grilling, frying, prepping and plating. Flippy is capable of cooking burgers and placing them on buns. CaliBurgers has already implemented "Flippy" in their Kitchen at select locations across US. JAPAN- In Japan Kaiten-zushi is a sushi restaurant where the plates with the sushi are placed on a rotating conveyor belt or moat that winds through the restaurant and moves past every table, counter and seat. Customers may place special orders. The final bill is based on the number and type of plates of the consumed sushi. The selection is usually not limited to sushi; it may also include drinks, fruits, desserts, soups, and other foods.BRIGGO's ROBOT BARISTA- Here in the US, Briggo's robot baristas prepare coffee drinks on demand, typically in corporate environments.PERRER- Japanese technology firm SoftBank has collaborated with MasterCard to generate an AI-driven humanoid robot called Pepper. Pepper is a robot waiter that processes customer orders, provides product recommendations and allows customers to make payments via their Mastercard account by using the robot's handheld tablet. 5.Colonel Sanders takes it one level higher. KFC is developing a restaurant that uses AI face recognition technology to infer what a customer may be interested in ordering based on their sex, facial expressions, and other visual features. It uses Chinese search engine Baidu's cutting edge "predicting behavior based on physical traits is called physiognomy"Restaurants may also take advantage of new technology to offload menial work. Redwood City, California-based Bear Robotics, for example, has created a robot named Penny that can serve and bus tables. Everybody loved to see the robot in the restaurant, Bear Robotics CEO John Ha said.Food delivery is another area where robots are making inroads.GINGER- Standing around 5 feet tall, Ginger is a humanoid robot designed to deliver food between the kitchen and restaurant tables. To do this, it uses smart sensors to work out what is happening around it, in order to figure out the best way to maneuver inside the restaurant's environment. Paaila Technology.KIWIBOT Kiwi designs tiny buggy-style electric robots that roll along city sidewalks at about 4 miles per hour and hold a couple of bags of groceries.DRU- Domino's does plan to have wheeled robots deliver pizza to customers in Europe by the end of the year. In co-operation with Starship Technologies, Domino's Robotic Unit will use small six-wheeled robots to deliver pizza to customers within a one mile radius of stores in Germany and the Netherlands.FLIRTY DRONES- Dominos have already tied up with Flirty a drone company to deliver pizzas using food delivery drones.Taco Bell & Subway AI Bots for Ordering It is unlikely we will see the person behind the counter disappear in the near term, but companies are invested heavily in the belief that orders taken by machines are going to grow noticeably in the coming years.================================================= COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER- If you own any of the content in our video and you don't want it appear in our channel, please notify us via private message or email.The content will be REMOVED within 24 hours. contact us at- brainjuicecreator@gmail.com ==================================================== Subscribe- //www.youtube.com/channel/UCTpn... Twitter- //twitter.com/BrainjuiceRadar Facebook- //fb.me/BrainjuiceOfficial v_url: //youtu.be/dTjuC_nLq8U i_thumbnail: //i.ytimg.com/vi/dTjuC_nLq8U/default.jpg i_thumbnail_1x1: //i.ytimg.com/vi/dTjuC_nLq8U/default.jpg i_thumbnail_4x3: //i.ytimg.com/vi/dTjuC_nLq8U/mqdefault.jpg i_thumbnail_16x9: //i.ytimg.com/vi/dTjuC_nLq8U/sddefault.jpg v_upload_date: 5-18-2019 v_length_minutes: 10 v_length_seconds: 27 v_view_count: 42645 callout_text: - t_headline: Final Thoughts on Restaurant Technology t_text: With the restaurant industry evolving at a rapid pace, restaurant owners will want to embrace the changes in technology.
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