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This was a must-watch for me. This Week in Startups (my favorite show about tech) hosting Jonathan Neman, co-founder of Sweetgreen (my favorite foodservice brand). Inspiring. Here are a few of my personal highlights: ✅ Learned about a book called “Unreasonable Hospitality” (added to my reading list at the very top) ✅ Sweetgreen is poised to start rolling out automated kitchens — which is crazy (is this the first big brand that managed solve the CAPEX problem with robotics in foodservice?) ✅ It was super sad to hear that Sweetgreen gave in to the aggregators, even though they are so strong in their own digital channels (does this mean we are all doomed in foodservice?) ✅ Loved the idea of “Spotify” for food - such a promising concept, although quite challenging in implementation. All and all, highly recommended!   https://lnkd.in/dxv6qsdu

🌱 Starting Small, Aiming Big in Restaurant Tech Hello LinkedIn family! My days are filled with exploring how technology can make restaurants not just survive, but thrive. We at Innowi Inc. are just at the beginning of our journey to revolutionize the way restaurants operate, focusing on simple yet impactful solutions. Here’s our starting point: - Making operations smoother. - Enhancing dining experiences. - Driving sustainability. - Make and Save 💰 I’m here to learn, share, and grow with all of you. What’s one small change you’ve seen or implemented that made a big difference in your work or industry? Let’s start the conversation. Small steps lead to big changes. #RestaurantTech #Growth #Sustainability #innovation #payments #smb #marketing

🚀 The restaurant industry’s tech journey is just getting started! While new products pop up every month, the real breakthrough will come from simplifying processes and minimizing integrations. Want to know more about the future of restaurant tech? Watch this episode with Mo Asgari and see why we’re still at the beginning of something big! 💡🍽️ #RestaurantTech #TechInnovation #FutureOfRestaurants #SimplifyToSucceed #Milagro #Techbites #MilagroCowboys

I had a fun conversation with Jose Alonso about Caldo Restaurant Technologies, which is helping operators of all sizes automate their morning prep with its new robotic assistant Ryo. In this episode we talk about the current state of restaurant prep and how Ryo improves COGS and labor efficiency through its precision portioning system that can handle a wide variety of ingredients and cuisine types. Whereas back-of-house automation has been mostly relegated to publicly-traded QSRs, startups like Caldo have the potential to be adopted by any restaurant thanks to its 7 sqft footprint and affordable monthly fee. Full ep linked in comments!!

🚀 Exciting News! 🚀 I'm thrilled to share my latest project, the GourmetHub, which is still work in progress! This application is designed to help food enthusiasts discover and review gourmet food vendors in their area. 🔍 What You'll Learn in the Article: The inspiration and story behind the project. Key features and technology stack. Challenges faced and how they were overcome. Insights and learnings from the development process. Read the full story on Medium and explore how GourmetHub can elevate your culinary experiences: Connect with me for more exciting updates and discussions about tech and innovation! #GourmetHub #FoodTech #SoftwareDevelopment #Flask #React #PostgreSQL #TechInnovation #Startup

Startups are being recognized for developing new tech to reduce waste, like turning cooking oil into fuel. Their solutions can help restaurants slash environmental impact. This could help reduce a major source of restaurant waste in an eco-friendly and cost-effective way. I would love to learn more about how operators can implement a system like this in their restaurants. Kudos to these forward-thinking startups for creating solutions that benefit restaurants, the environment, and their bottom line! #zerowaste #Innovation #RestaurantIndustry

Leon Davoyan, one of the visionaries of the restaurant industry and CTO of Dave's Hot Chicken, shared how he’s constantly planning a year ahead with regard to tech stack investment decisions during Milagro’s FSTEC24 Innovation Forum session in September. 😎 Choosing the right restaurant tech is not an ad-hoc process – it’s an ongoing planned exercise of evolving and adapting to innovations. 🏄Subscribe to his idea of the 4 Fs for a straightforward roadmap to making tech stack decisions: 📌 Fit: Make sure the new tech is a good fit for your brand. 📌 Fix: Opt for it only if it fixes or solves something for your business. 📌 Fad: Don’t blindly follow the trend – pick a solution that is for real and not a passing fad. 📌 Financial: Ensure that your new tech drives more ROI and boosts sales. For other key takeaways, watch the full session with Leon, Wade Allen, industry heavyweight and president of Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill, and Hamed Mazrouei, founder/CEO of Milagro. https://lnkd.in/g4F-9abB

👀 First off, it's not just about the kitchen. It's about creating an experience that'll keep folks coming back for more! 🍽️ Secondly, those big platforms ain't always your friend. They can take a big bite out of your profits. 😤 Lastly, going green isn't just a trend, it's a must-have for attracting the eco-conscious crowd. 🌱 At eMenuSolutions, we're all about keeping your restaurant ahead of the game. Our cool QR Code Menus and Smart Tech make operations smooth as butter, while our Eco-Friendly Menus show you care about Mother Earth. 🌎 Plus, with our Multilingual Support and Effortless Menu Updates, you'll be the talk of the town! 🗣️ Don't let these myths hold you back. Lock In Your Advantage today and start serving up success! 🚀 #RestaurantTech #SustainableDining #MenuInnovation #SmartDiningRevolution #EcoFriendlyEats #MenuMagic #ProfitBoostingTech #emenusolutions

Times are tough in the restaurant industry, as operators face pressures from all sides: Falling traffic, increased labor costs, uncertainty over technology, high food costs, the list goes on. After a several-year hiatus, Restaurant Business is bringing back its 50 Great Ideas special section. On these pages, you’ll find tips for boosting check averages, repurposing ingredients, tech utilization, reducing waste and much more. https://lnkd.in/d3KPDQ6c

Love the ideas that Alistair highlights here on the future of restaurant tech. We have always valued connecting with partner systems to try to make it seamless for the restaurants using our systems alongside others. Tech companies who try to wall off and not play nicely with others often end up left out in the end because while in the short terms it seems like protecting your own interest, in the long term its just the opposite of what the customer actually wants...the connected restaurant experience. #RestaurantTech #TechStack