Restaurant Technology Network

A Big Shout-Out and Welcome aboard to Restaurant Technology Network's new member TechRyde - Revolutionizing Kitchen Efficiency with AI-Driven Automation! About TechRyde... They specialize in revolutionizing kitchen efficiency through the best AI-driven automation technology. Their mission is to transform how restaurants operate, enhancing productivity and customer satisfaction. TechRyde's AI-driven automation technology streamlines the food preparation process by optimizing workflow and task allocation. This minimizes wait times for customers and significantly reduces human errors. Automation ensures that each step of food preparation is executed with precision and consistency, leading to faster and more reliable service. Customers value receiving their food promptly and at the right temperature. TechRyde's system ensures that orders are prepared just in time, maintaining the freshness and warmth of the food. This attention to detail enhances the overall dining experience, increasing customer satisfaction and encouraging repeat visits. These solutions are designed to be flexible and scalable, accommodating the specific requirements of any restaurant, whether it's a small local eatery or a large chain. TechRyde works closely with each client to customize our technology to their unique operational needs, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency. TechRyde's automation systems collect and analyze data from various points in the restaurant’s operations. This data provides valuable insights into customer preferences, peak hours, inventory usage, and more. Restaurant managers can use these insights to make informed decisions that improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance customer experience. All of us at RTN are thrilled to have you as a member of our community! Sandeep Mahal #restaurantindustry #restauranttechnology #ai #ml #computervision #automation #restaurants #restaurantAI Tammy Hanson Angela Diffly EnsembleIQ Restaurant Technology Network Hospitality Technology

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!! Join us at this Super-Popular RTN Share Group where restaurant technology stakeholders share ideas and explore various AI / ML real-world applications. It's coming up on Tuesday, August 13th @ 1pm CT/2pm ET. Register to attend at: https://lnkd.in/gwtfb4Wh Learn what’s new and exciting when it comes to consumer and employee-facing AI, and how new technologies are creating unmatched operational efficiencies - in every facet of the industry. #restaurantindustry #restauranttechnology #ai #ml #computervision #automation #restaurants #restaurantAI Tammy Hanson Angela Diffly Abigail Lorden Leonhard EnsembleIQ Christopher Barry Hospitality Technology

A BIG congratulations to Wade Allen of Costa Vida, Fresh Mexican Grill on his promotion to President! Wade is a celebrated member of RTN's Board of Governors. He is highly engaged as a Key Contributor to and is a valued Ambassador of RTN's 8 Key Principles for Open API Framework. We all celebrate you, Wade! 🥂 #restauranttech #leadership #hospitalitytech #openAPIframework Angela Diffly Tammy Hanson Christopher Barry Abigail Lorden Leonhard Hospitality Technology https://lnkd.in/gPQX82zt

We'd like to express heart-felt gratitude for the most invested members in this community. RTN Platinum members provide vital support the community needs to advance the mission of restaurant technology standards. By supporting this community at the highest level, these companies plant a significant brand flag in the restaurant world, proving they are well entrenched and invested in being a force inside this industry. A special thank you goes out to today's PLATINUM members who are also FOUNDING members of RTN. 🔥 Comcast Business - FOUNDING MEMBER 🔥 🔥 Revel Systems - FOUNDING MEMBER 🔥 🔥 Epson America Inc. - FOUNDING MEMBER 🔥 🔥 PAR Technology - FOUNDING MEMBER 🔥 THANK YOU, PLATINUM MEMBERS! Cox Business DTiQ Fortinet Lineup.ai NCR Voyix OneDine QikServe SageNet Solugenix Xenial The RTN community is possible because these companies are invested in shaping the future of restaurant technology. Sincerest thank you to all these companies and the tech talent inside each one of these brands. On behalf of of the entire RTN team & Hospitality Technology editors, #MURTEC event team and EnsembleIQ, our parent company: Jennifer Litterick Abigail Lorden Leonhard Katherine Ware Noell Dimmig Christopher Barry Tammy Hanson Robert Firpo-Cappiello Anna Wolfe Michal Christine Escobar Shazia Ajani Mikaela Perry Megan Judkins, DES #restaurants #restaurantindustry #restauranttechnology #restauranttech

With nearly three decades in the #restaurantindustry, RTN Vendor Advisory Council board member Founder / CEO of OneDine Rom Krupp tells Hospitality Technology magazine he's focused on "re-establishing how commerce really works in the restaurant space. Modern needs as opposed to adaptation." He's looking to help restaurants address the inherent low-margin / unit economics in the industry. For casual dining, augmenting tech with labor is helping to maximize table turns & keep customers check out faster, making everyone happier. High touch points in casual dining can still be achieved, when the right tech is helping to improve the unit economics in the right way. This is a great example of how to solve modern-day challenges with technology to augment, not replace, great service & warm hospitality. "People expect a 5-star experience. The question is, 'Is the restaurant willing to do recovery immediately' (when it happens, not after the fact on social media)." Technology can help facilitate this kind of experience. "We're bullish about our industry. Restaurants are here to stay. Operational manual, touch points, changing technology can affect your ability to survive... Your business can be hacked (marketplace disruption), let's be forward-thinking. Think about the vulnerabilities to put tech in place to ensure we thrive." Rom Krupp, Founder & CEO of OneDine #restauranttechnology #restauranttech #dataintegrity #casualdining #tipping #guestfeedback #loyalty

What am I looking forward to at the upcoming #MURTEC Executive Summit in Toronto? SO MUCH. Here's my short list. 🔥 Firechat with Geoff Alexander, CEO of Wow Bao (I may need to sport my new Wow Bao swag on stage!)   🔥 700+ locations + newly in Canadian markets 🔥 Recently-inked deal with #Walmart to expand into 6,000+ grocery stores, with plans to be in 10,000+ retail outlets by the end of this year 🔥 Adoption of hot food #vending machines. 🔥 Oh yeah, and this little thing called #Roblox with partner Devour PLUS, I'm also hosting a panel with industry standards advocates Robert Peterson Oracle Restaurants and Skip Kimpel ConStrata. 🔥 Introduce Restaurant Technology Network to Canada (we also did this recently at Restaurants Canada show, but this is another opportunity to tell our friends up north how to get involved and spread the RTN love!) 🔥 RTN Restaurant Technology Standards - what's available now, coming soon. 🔥 Who's adopting the standards, and what it means for the industry at large. 🔥 New & existing RTN tools and resources now available. JOIN US! If you're a restaurant operator and would to join with a special promo code, DM me for the hook up. https://lnkd.in/gsh3Yv2w Abigail Lorden Leonhard Christopher Barry Tammy Hanson Robert Firpo-Cappiello Anna Wolfe Katherine Ware Noell Dimmig Shazia Ajani #letsgo #ohcanada #restaurantindustry #restaurantbusiness #restauranttechnology #restaurantscanada #canadianrestaurants

Thanks Hospitality Technology magazine & Chris Siefken at Xenial for placing the spotlight on how #drive-thru tech enhance customer experiences. "While the benefits of features like #licenseplaterecognition seem obvious, they come with real #privacy concerns. Ideally, customers will opt in to allowing identifiable data to improve their experience at a restaurant. However, this is difficult to secure before a consumer interacts with a QSR location."    So what can you do to help drive convenience, loyalty and customer engagement even without identifiable data? Here's a couple: 🔥 Use #digitalmenuboards to guide customers into discovering personalization options for their order. 🔥 Provide order updates in real time to improve the ordering experience for the consumer while increasing #orderaccuracy for the #QSR. Full article: https://lnkd.in/eyVY_spq #restaurantindustry #restaurants #restauranttechnology #restauranttech #PII #cybersecurity #sustainability

Check out this RTN Member Voices segment featuring SageNet's VP of Innovation, Courtney Radke and hosted by Hospitality Technology's Editor-in-Chief, Robert Firpo-Cappiello. Courtney shares his valuable insights on the current tech landscape and discusses what the future holds... sharing SageNet's consultative approach around network, security and digital. Empowering restaurant brands to elevate the customer experience and develop new revenue streams. Learn about the Legacy vs Foundational paradigm! 🔥🔥🔥 View it here (12 min): https://lnkd.in/gB_MwU5t #restauranttechnology #restaurants #AI #restaurantindustry #restauranttech #ml #computervision Christopher Barry Angela Diffly Tammy Hanson EnsembleIQ

**ICYMI** RTN's Share Group: AI for Restaurants! Check out this highly-engaged RTN Share Group where restaurant technology stakeholders share ideas and explore various AI / ML real-world applications. See it all here at: https://lnkd.in/gMvWpPHX Thank you to all of our speakers for sharing your insights and solutions... Voicify - Jeff McMahon, ServiceChannel - Janel Zuffi, Rivalry Tech - Aaron Knape, Hellometer - Alexander Popper and Xenial - Chris Siefken. #restauranttechnology #restaurantindustry #restaurantAI #AI Tammy Hanson Christopher Barry Angela Diffly

Important stuff to consider when it comes to #computervision in the #drivethru. Jim Farrell at Solink tells Hospitality Technology magazine, "We believe that enhancing the drive-thru experience and ensuring customer privacy can go hand in hand. While technologies like #facialrecognition and #vehicleidentification hold promise for delivering personalized service, they must be implemented responsibly and in compliance with applicable laws." He suggests balancing convenience and privacy by "modularizing features," allowing #restaurants to customize drive-thru tech stacks based on local regulations and customer preferences. "For example, in states where recording audio for training purposes is permitted, #AI-driven #voicerecognition and transcript analysis can provide valuable insights for improving customer interactions and upselling opportunities." #restauranttechnology @restauranttech #drivethru #voiceAI Jon Stine Bradley Metrock Open Voice TrustMark Initiative & Open Voice Interoperability Initiative