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The True ROI of IoT in Food Service 

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” No truer words were spoken by Benjamin Franklin and is a mantra that resonates deeply for businesses in the food service industry—many of whom are in recovery mode in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s five to seven times more energy used by food service than in a commercial space.

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How Restaurateurs Can Foster Employee Retention During COVID-Driven Labor Shortages

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Customer-centric. Customer experience management. In the wake of the pandemic, many restaurants have reshaped their entire approach to customer engagement prioritizing frictionless digital experiences, expanded delivery options, and increased health and safety precautions. Personalized.

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Consumer Habits Are Changing — What’s Next for Restaurant Tech?

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Customers expect efficient and convenient payments, and restaurants must adapt to meet those demands Tap-to-pay, tableside QR codes, tablets — you name it — help the food service industry embrace flexible and intelligent payment systems. Ordering screens.

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Unlock Customer Loyalty with Digital CX: Three Ways Restaurants Can Take Action

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Service industries have been forced to shift how and where they communicate with their customers, making digital customer experience (CX) an essential component of the restaurant business model moving forward. As restaurants prepare for an increase in demand, digital CX is vital to ensure a smooth experience for diners.

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Exploring the Factors Behind the Surge in Restaurant Automation

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Robots are now being deployed for various tasks, ranging from food preparation and delivery to customer service. Consequently, restaurant robotics is becoming a global norm, transforming the way restaurants operate and creating new opportunities for automation and innovation in the food service sector.

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MRM EXCLUSIVE: Restaurants’ Lockdown Lessons Are Key to Coping with Soaring Costs

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Food prices are soaring amidst supply chain disruptions, increasing labor costs, and processing plant shutdowns. The food service industry is scrambling to keep up with these new costs, pushing the price of a restaurant meal to a 40-year high. First-Rate Service.

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Best Practices for Surviving in a Cautious Landscape

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Previously, he co-founded CAKE, which was acquired by Sysco and helped create Sysco Labs, a platform for food service distributors. "People "People tend to go to fast-food restaurants for the speed and lower price point.

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