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The Future of Dining in 2025 Is Smarter, Simpler, and More Personal

Modern Restaurant Management

The future of dining will center on creating smarter, simpler, and more personal experiences for customers. For example, AI can help QSRs make smarter inventory decisions by analyzing purchasing trends and aligning ingredient orders with demand. This reduces waste and ensures menu availability, even during busy periods.

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5 Ways AI Reduces Food Waste in Restaurants by 30%

The Rail

By Bailey Ramsey, Contributor Food waste is a critical issue in the restaurant industry. To put this in perspective, restaurants waste anywhere between 4% to 10% of the food they purchase. Predicting Customer Demand Accurately One of the leading causes of food waste in restaurants is overproduction.

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Smarter, Faster, More Human: Why AI and Automation Are Transforming Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

At major chains like McDonald's, AI-powered drive-through systems are reducing order errors, predicting maintenance needs, and cutting waste. For example, Taco Bell is using AI-driven labor and inventory management tools to fine-tune staffing and reduce food waste. Think about your morning routine.

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2025 Outlook: Experts Weigh In on Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part One

Modern Restaurant Management

Steady Online Ordering Brings Food Waste, Donations to the Forefront of Priorities Ordering food online increases restaurant sales, but it also can potentially increase wasted food if proactive measures aren’t taken – for both the business and consumers at home.

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Balancing Dining Experiences with Cost-Conscious Strategies

Modern Restaurant Management

. “This enduring customer loyalty drives the restaurant industry forward, creating clear opportunities for restaurants to enhance the dining experience through strategic limited time offers, efficient delivery and exceptional in-person service," said Samir Zabaneh, CEO of TouchBistro.

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‘AI Has the Potential to Truly Become the Brain of the Restaurant.’

Modern Restaurant Management

At the same time, we are seeing up to two-thirds of executives say they are using an AI application daily – be it for customer experience (63 percent), inventory management (55 percent), customer loyalty (39 percent), employee experience (22 percent), food preparation (20 percent), or new product development (6 percent).

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The AI Revolution in Restaurants: Transforming Operations and Customer Experience

Restaurant Business

This transformation is not just about automation; it's about creating smarter, more efficient, and more personalized dining experiences. One of the most impactful areas is inventory management. This level of precision in forecasting helps restaurants reduce food waste - a significant issue in the industry - by up to 20%.