{"id":1688,"date":"2023-09-08T05:21:12","date_gmt":"2023-09-08T05:21:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/applova.io\/blog\/?p=1688"},"modified":"2023-10-19T04:26:22","modified_gmt":"2023-10-19T04:26:22","slug":"restaurant-technology-what-is-next","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/applova.io\/blog\/restaurant-technology-what-is-next\/","title":{"rendered":"Restaurant Technology \u2013 What\u2019s Next?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Technology continues to evolve at breakneck speed. The \u201cedge\u201d of leading-edge technology keeps moving further and further across the horizon. What used to be \u201cnice to have\u201d technology solutions are now becoming mandates to staying competitive and relevant in one\u2019s business segment. The pressure for businesses to adopt the latest and greatest solutions is real, and either being driven by the demands of their customers or the need to further optimize their business operations to stay competitive.<\/p>\n

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Most restaurants have adopted some degree of smart kitchen technology to help reduce costs, simplify operations, and provide preemptive problem resolution (identify issues before they become problems). Kitchen appliances are so much more energy efficient. Smart refrigerators can now provide alerts when specific inventory items are getting low or about to expire. Imagine a soft drink machine that can alert you of an issue before soda quality is compromised for your customers. Or, a kitchen cooler letting you know of a worsening cooling problem before it impacts thousands of dollars of your valuable food inventory.<\/p>\n

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Customer-facing technologies have revolutionized the entire restaurant industry, providing a new level of engagement for your customers. Mobile order apps, self-ordering kiosks, and food delivery networks provide ultra-convenience for customers. Research shows how these new technologies enhance the total customer experience while opening up new revenue streams for restaurants.<\/p>\n

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  • Nearly 50% of all customers would visit a restaurant more often if kiosks were offered.<\/li>\n

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  • Kiosks increase dine-in ticket sales by 5-10%.<\/li>\n

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  • 45% of consumers say that offering mobile ordering or loyalty programs would encourage them to use online ordering services more often.<\/li>\n

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  • Orders placed via smartphone and mobile apps will become a $38 billion industry by 2020.
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    In today’s digital landscape, restaurants need to emphasize data protection and cybersecurity. This checklist aids in strengthening digital defenses and ensuring robust POS system vetting. By prioritizing reliability, transparency, and training, eateries can secure their operations confidently.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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