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The Drive-Thru Customer Experience Revolutionized Through AI

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Dan Cathy, the CEO of Chick-fil-A , recently estimated that about 30 precent of drive-thru customers are driving off, abandoning the wait, because the lines are so long, something human observation and traditional means of data, like sales, cannot completely capture. This is where the rubber meets the road for vision AI.

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A CPA’s Insight on Top Issues Restaurant Owners Face

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Staffing itself is an entirely separate, recurring issue within the restaurant industry. It’s also important to consider the customer experience. Positive customer experiences are vital for the success of a restaurant, but negative reviews can severely impact the reputation and profitability of the business.

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MRM EXCLUSIVE: Restaurants Going Digital Require Technology That Always Works

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Thanks to the labor shortage and increased profit pressure, savvy restaurants are going digital to provide the best customer experience and to keep up with the hefty competition. What’s keeping restaurants humming: mobile point-of-sale (POS) units, ordering terminals, tabletop tablets, and tablets for the waitstaff.

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The Secret Sauce of Success – Owning Customer Data

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The conflict lies in the temporary boost in orders at the cost of long-term customer relationships. Aside from a lack of control of the customer experience, Dependency on third-party platforms for delivery or reservations can lead to reduced profit margins due to commission fees.

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Everything You Need To Know About the Increasing Role of AI in Restaurants

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Local health lockdowns and limitations caused havoc for food supply chains, staffing, customer demand, and remote ordering. Improve Customer Experience : Repeat customers are the backbone of a restaurant business. For example, KFC even has facial recognition technology to cater to repeat customers.

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The Tipping Fatigue Struggle Is Real

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With the holidays coming up, restaurants don’t want to be caught short-staffed and underprepared for the increase in customer volume, as this can contribute to patron dissatisfaction and lower tips. Much of customer frustration stems from restaurants’ unreliability with orders, be they incomplete, delayed, or overpriced.

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Leveraging POS Systems to Future-Proof Your Restaurant and Maximize Profits

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At the end of 2021, four out of five restaurants reported facing a staffing shortage due to reduced operating hours and dining capacity. To combat these obstacles among countless others, leaning on point-of-sale (POS) solutions can empower restaurants to quickly leverage new features to maximize profits in a fluctuating service economy.

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