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Exploring the Factors Behind the Surge in Restaurant Automation

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From softwares like ChatGPT to self-driving cars like the Tesla Model 3, AI and automation are making remarkable strides In the restaurant industry, these solutions are streamlining various aspects, including inventory management, contactless ordering, customer behavior analysis, and more.

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

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For example, let’s say you run out of a key ingredient because inventory wasn’t tracked accurately. Poor inventory management can lead to excess stock or shortages, increasing costs and potentially disappointing clients. You’re left scrambling to find a replacement, causing delays and extra costs.

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Ghost Kitchens to Open Up New Avenues for Restaurateurs

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With enhanced POS systems, it becomes a lot easier for the ghost kitchen operators to take a note of their various timings- the employee log in and log out or the food preparation time. This will ensure that errors in the kitchen are reduced and staff and food preparation efficiency increase.

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Using Tech for Better Guest Engagement

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Additionally, digital inventory management systems provide real-time stock updates, helping maintain optimal inventory levels, reduce waste, and ensure the availability of ingredients. AI-driven predictive analytics, for instance, help forecast demand, manage inventory, and reduce food waste.

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Six Strategies to Improve Restaurant Efficiency

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Here are some key tips you should have on top of your mind: Factor in accurate food preparation and cooking timings to avoid letting down your diners. You can track the food or drink journey from ordering to delivery on a management screen. Tablets to manage restaurant bookings for maitre d' or front-of-house staff.

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

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POS systems offer a multitude of benefits for businesses, including: Streamlined operations by automating various tasks such as sales transactions, inventory management and reporting. Enhanced accuracy through minimized human errors in order processing and inventory tracking.

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Consumers Welcome Some Restaurant Automation, Reject Others

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More than half (55 percent) of global consumers say automated food preparation is unacceptable for both quick service and table service restaurants, while nearly half (49 percent) say they’re likely to order food through an artificial intelligence tool, such as a chatbot or drive-thru.