How Automation Is Driving Restaurant Sales Right Across the U.S.

The restaurant industry has embraced technology and, of late, it’s been at the leading edge. From the humble QR code, which quickly became a mainstay during the pandemic, to recent reports of “digital-only” restaurants, tech is starting to define service for restaurants and customers alike. 

There has been an avalanche of commentary and analysis on how automation and AI have collectively helped restaurants cope with now all-too-familiar challenges: labor, supply, inflation. But it’s not all about coping and survival – or it shouldn’t be. 

Traditionally, technology also equips humans (and businesses) with tools that they can use to thrive. And with a sustained uptick of restaurant spending – January 2023 was up 24 percent on the same month last year, according to the US Census Bureau – the conditions are ripe for flourishing. 

So how can automation help restaurants cut costs, maximize sales, and boost their bottom line? Here are five ways it’s already…