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‘In the Future, Customers Will Drive Up to a Drive-Thru to Just Pick Up Their Food.’

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"If I had the opportunity, I would encourage them to employ voice analytics, not to automate ordering, but rather to analyze customer/employee conversations for insights into customer experience, operational efficiency, marketing effectiveness, safety compliance, employee engagement, and more, he said. "The

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Music Can Give the Restaurant Industry a Competitive Edge

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The music played impacts customers’ reactions, inspiring them to linger and relax, order more or leave an establishment quickly because of the incorrect choice of music. Restaurants can easily stream licensed music while supporting artists through legal B2B music streaming platforms.

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You Would Like Fries with That: Enabling the Next-Generation of Drive-Thru

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Social networks, mobile banking apps, chatbots, robo-readers, connected devices and even ride-sharing apps are all powered in one way or another by AI technology. They expect digital ordering options, on-demand choices and services that cater to their online lifestyle. The Rise of Digital Channels. Drive-Thrus Ripe for Innovation.

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PPP Part Two and More News Restaurants Need to Know Now

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Where take-out and delivery orders previously made up 15% of their business, they have had to quickly morph their business model to accommodate 100 percent of business via take-out and delivery, in the midst of an economic downturn. Support for no-contact doorstep delivery and minimal-exposure pickup options.

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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part One

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. – Amy Chen, COO, UPSIDE Foods License Plate Recognition (LPR) is already playing a vital role in business security infrastructure. Currently, License Plate Recognition is used to improve safety at drive-thrus by monitoring license plates and reporting incident disputes in case of investigations.

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How to Open a Coffee Shop: The Ultimate Guide

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Obtain Permits and Licenses. Mobile Coffee Shops (Carts and Trucks). Once you've validated your idea, you can dive into the nitty-gritty: Obtain Permits and Licenses. In the process of opening your coffee shop, it's important to mitigate the potential risks affiliated with permits and licenses. Business License.

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How Insurance Needs Differ for Traditional Restaurants v. Mobile Food Businesses 

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Traditional sit-down restaurants and mobile food businesses have uniquely different needs when it comes to insurance. And when it comes to a traditional sit-down restaurant versus a mobile food business, such as a food truck, catering business, or food cart, the insurance needs of both are vastly different and unique.

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