2022 National Restaurant Association Show Recap

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GRUBBRR and Samsung recently attended the annual National Restaurant Association Show, the largest gathering of foodservice professionals in the Western Hemisphere, between May 21-24th at McCormick Place in Chicago. With over 600,000 square feet of exhibition space, nearly 2,000 exhibitors, and more than 51,000 attendees, the National Restaurant Association Show is the prime destination to … Read more

Restaurant Automation Technology for the Future

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The era of automation in the restaurant industry is here. Researchers predict that automation in the food industry will reach a whopping $14 billion by the year 2025. The revolution brings along the promise of impeccable customer service at the lowest operating costs and a boost in productivity. Although most of the technology used in … Read more

What is a Restaurant Management System?

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A restaurant management system is a collective term for software that helps streamline food business operations. According to research, restaurant owners are coming to realize the true potential technology offers. From simplifying operations to better resource management, office management software can truly get rid of the complexities in the restaurant business. Whether you are looking … Read more

How to Prevent Theft at Self-Checkout Kiosks

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As supermarkets introduce automation, customers have gained control of the purchasing process. Self-ordering kiosks give power to the customer, making them more satisfied with the shopping experience. The number of self-ordering kiosks in use is growing, and some stores, such as micro-markets, have become entirely self-service. With automation comes potential risk, though, which is why … Read more

The Future of AI in Retail and Smart Store Solutions

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While today’s retail industry mainly consists of typical brick-and-mortar stores with required human interaction, smart stores, sometimes called “Just Walk Out” or “unmanned” stores, are popping up worldwide. These stores revolutionize the way customers purchase items while also analyzing their behavior, all through artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). By solving inefficiencies, smart stores … Read more

How All-In-One Kiosks Can Combat the Restaurant Labor Shortage

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More than halfway through 2021, the United States is still grappling with a damaging labor shortage that has existed since the pandemic began. There were a record 9.3 million job openings in April 2021, as many workers left their jobs. For businesses across the board, a lack of available workers means having to cut operating … Read more

6 Benefits of Conversational AI

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We have all used voice response technology before in which you give a command and a virtual assistant responds – think of Amazon’s Alexa, Apple’s Siri, Google Assistant, and Microsoft’s Cortana. They are present in millions of households worldwide and can be extremely useful for completing tasks throughout the day.  But what is conversational AI? What is … Read more

What You Need to Know About Noise-Cancelling AI

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With the pandemic having changed work life as we know it, many of us have used programs like Zoom or Slack to call our colleagues and discuss projects. But we’ve also all faced the noisy challenges that come along with these calls — a colleague’s dog barking in the background, your neighbor loudly mowing their … Read more

May I Take Your Order? The Future of Conversational AI in Drive-Through Restaurants

Conversational AI and Fast-Food Drive-Throughs

Everyone loves the convenience of ordering from a fast-food restaurant, and even more so if there’s a drive-thru – that is, until there’s a line wrapping all the way around the block or the double cheeseburger, no onions you were looking forward to all day is piled high with onions. Certain chains have aimed to … Read more