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How Restaurants Can Use Digital Hosts

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These agents are naturally sounding conversational assistants made to be intelligent with a restaurant operators’ intended processes, logic, and information – Not to be mistaken with IVR technology when waiting to hear a robotic menu of options represented by pressing a number 1 through 8.

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Customer Experience in the Restaurant Industry: Reflections and Predictions through an AI Lens

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Restaurants can use AI to analyze customer preferences, dietary restrictions, and past orders to create tailored dining experiences. Unifying and acting on digital customer data can also shape a more personalized customer experience. In fact, we’ve seen Chipotle do just that.

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Nine Critical HR and Payroll Steps to Prepare Your Restaurant for 2025

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Encouraging Participation : Host brief, informal sessions to explain options, empowering your team to make confident decisions for themselves and their families. Scheduling Training : Plan mandatory training for harassment prevention, safety, or customer service if required by law or beneficial for your operations.

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Why Your Restaurant Is Invisible Online – And How to Fix It Before It’s Too Late 

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The restaurant industry is facing unprecedented challenges and opportunities in maintaining visibility online, where the majority of local consumers go for information and recommendations. To capture this demand, restaurants must optimize their digital content with detailed, keyword-rich information across multiple platforms.

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Hiring? Ask These Interview Questions to Spot Versatile Restaurant Talent

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What to ask : “Can you tell me about a time you had to explain something complex to a coworker or customer? Why it works : This question gauges the candidate’s ability to convey information, listen, and clarify without getting overwhelmed and frustrated. The servers were informed of the change so they could guide customers.

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Five Ways to Use POS Data to Forecast Holiday Demand for Your Restaurant

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Utilizing insights from your POS data will help you make informed decisions that predict how demand will look in the lead up to the big day. Use your POS data to predict the busiest times and ensure you are ready to maintain fast and friendly customer service.

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This is Slowing Down Your Restaurant Growth — And How to Fix It

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This means having real-time data at your fingertips, allowing you to make informed decisions about inventory, orders, and staff allocation. This integration reduces errors and ensures all team members have the same information. They give customers live updates on their order status and allow you to monitor the delivery.

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