The flurry of recent restaurant technologies now available are poised to change the way a lot of eateries do business over the next few years.
As more of these restaurant technologies get off the ground, they have the chance to dramatically change the way restaurants function. Certain conveniences that weren't previously a reality might soon be the norm.
For instance, have you ever had a slow waiter or waitress who makes you wait forever just to take your order and then proceeds to mess up the details anyway? The table top touchscreen menu aims to alleviate some of the stress caused by such bad service. This is one of the restaurant technologies that could help restaurants provide better service.
Another interesting item was the booth iPhone docks installed in some Tokyo Burger Kings.
16 Restaurant-Related Technologies
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Robot-Run Restaurants
The Dalu Rebot Restaurant in China is Making Mechanical Moves
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Local Hotspot Apps
The Roamz Social App Provides Users With the Hippest Hangouts
14
Digital Dinner Bills
Check 1-2 Integrates Paper Checks With Touchscreen Tablets
13
Touch Screen Cooktops
The iChef Kitchen Lets You Preprogram Meals
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Burrito-Prepping Robots
The Burritob0t App is the Perfect Complement to the Tacocopter
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Touchscreen Cafe Tabletops
The Moneual Touch Table PC is Set to Debut at CES 2013
10
Wi-Fi Drink Dispensers
Asahi Beverages Rolls Out Vending Machines That Provide Internet Access
9
Self-Serve Shopping Apps
There's No Need for Cashiers with the Pago Mobile App
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Smartphone Spot-Saving Apps
The Qminder App Virtually Holds Your Place in Line
7
Personal Fast Food Soundtracks
Burger King Introduces 'Musical Showers' in Tokyo
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Free-Use Tablet Terminals
Use an iPad Free of Charge in the Delta iPad Terminal at JFK
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Anti-Food Poisoning Apps
The DineSafe App Lets You in on Restaurant Secrets
4
Charging Bar Countertops
The Duracell Powermat Allows Patrons to Stay Connected Wherever
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Sound-Wave Apps
The Chirp App Forwards Messages Through Sound
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Capable Restaurant-Booking Calendars
The Reserverr Application Lets You Plan and Make Appointments
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Technological Restauarant Guides
The Foodspotting App is the Food Lover's Social Media
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Smartphone Standby Display Features
iPhone StandBy Mode Makes Use of the Device When Charging
AI-Powered Fresh Food Vending Machines
Daily Blends Debuts Smart Vending Machines
Streaming Service Restaurants
The Netflix Bites Pop-Up Serves Dishes from Netflix Series
AI-Driven Beverage Menus
Botrista Leverages AI & Machine Learning to Create Drink Menus
Autonomous Vehicle Coffee Makers
The 'DOTS' Vehicle Coffee Machine by Junseo Oh is Compact
Robotic Restaurant Technology Upgrades
Happy Joe's is Bringing Robotics and AI to its Dining Room
Connected Touchscreen TV Tables
The TCL Telly Table Has a Shifting 43-Inch Display
Tech-Infused Analog Radios
Mark Choi Blends Retro Aesthetics and Modern Technology with i Ready O
Sea-Inspired Anti-Smartphone Cocktails
The Futago Smartphone-Fasting Sour Encourages Socialization
Intuitive Self-Service Order Kiosks
The GoTab Self-Ordering Kiosks Support Quick Service and More
Shapeshifting Restaurant Robots
The Conceptual Rotating Table Service Robot is Efficient
Transforming Robot Restaurants
Transformers: The Ark Provides Immersive Dining Experiences
Pocket Computer Smartphone Concepts
This iPhone 16S Concept Reimagines the Aesthetic of the Device
AI Food Photography Apps
MenuSnap Helps Restaurants Capture, Edit & Optimize Images
Robotic Beverage-Crafting Baristas
The Sidework Dispenser Develops a Multitude of Complex Drinks
Hospitality-Based AI-Voice Solutions
PolyAI Partners with OpenTable for Reservation Support
BYO Bottle Drink Stations
The Refilled Refiller Stations Eliminate Single-Use Packaging
Deep Focus Desktop Displays
The Conceptual 'SINK' Tabletop Stopwatch is Smartphone-Powered
Relaxing Airplane Seat Designs
The Tranquil Airlines Seating Technology Has a Rocking Mechanism
Fully Autonomous AI Restaurants
CaliExpress by Flippy is a World-First Restaurant
AI-Augmented Retail Checkouts
This Checkout Solution Helps Prevent Theft and Scanning Errors
Contactless Control Espresso Makers
The Meraki Espresso Machine Features CoffeeSense Technology
Automated Robotic Salad Bars
The sweetgreen Infinite Kitchen is Being Tested in Illinois
Touchless Salad Bars
Vollrath Company's SerVue is the Salad Bar of the Future
Pop-Up Pizza Box Tables
Pizza Hut's Moving Box Table Saves People from Eating on the Floor
Underground Delivery Systems
Wendy's & Pipedream are Changing Mobile Order Delivery
Automated Mixologist Cocktail Makers
The Barsys 360 Smart Cocktail Makers App-Connected
Smart Food Transportation Systems
Runner Delivery System Ensures Pizzas Arrive Ultra-Fresh
Computer-Vision Self-Service Kiosks
Toshiba's Vision Kiosk Identifies Items Without Barcodes
AI-Powered Snack Shops
The Aramark Quick Eats Store Has a Checkout-Free Layout
AI-Powered Foodservice Tools
Datassential’s Menucast Predicts the Future of Food & Flavor
Mobile-Order-Only Restaurants
Chick-Fil-A is Opening a Restaurant with No Seating Space
Inflight Snack Stations
United Introduced Self-Serve Grab-and-Go Stations for Economy Fliers
Air Purifying Multifunctional Tables
SwitchBot Introduces a Unique Air Purifier Table
Dual-Display Smartphone Concepts
The Conceptual iPhone Vision by Antonio De Rosa is Robust
Low-Maintenance Drink Dispensers
The Coca-Cola Flex Dispenser Has the Brand's PurePour Technology
Automated Hot Food Kiosks
Sodexo and Automated Retail Technologies Teamed Up for New Kiosks
Future-Proof POS Systems
Metcalfe's Market is Expanding Toshiba Self Checkout System 7 Solutions
Customizable Sauce Dispensers
Kraft Heinz Debuts a Customizable Sauce Dispenser for QSRs
AI-Powered Restaurant Recommendations
Google Maps Now Uses AI to Recommend New Food Places
Advanced Adaptive Retail Experiences
Walmart Unveiled New Retail Technologies at CES 2024
Space Tourism-Inspired Restaurants
Masquespacio Designs the New Ichi Station Restaurant in Milan
Service Robot Chair Concept
Yunsoo Choi Designs an Interactive Chair Robot Concept
AI-Powered Cooking Appliances
The Kitchen Idea KODY 29 Offers 21 Cooking Modes
Dumpling Restaurant Rewards
Brooklyn Dumpling Shop Unveils its New Loyalty Program
Storage-Equipped Restaurant Chairs
The RACK Chair Design by Zhiyuan Fang is Multifunctional
RFID-Enabled Tableware
Checkpoint Systems & McDonald's France are Enhancing Reusable Tableware
Mobile All-in-One Ramen Restaurants
2m26 Designs a Compact Restaurant with Locally Sourced Timber
Cup-Integrated Plates
Pairingware Solves the Struggle of Eating and Drinking with One Hand
AI-Powered Drive-Thrus
Checkers Collaborates with Hi Auto to Streamline the Drive-Thru Experience
AI-Powered Fintech Tools
Square Introduces Ten New Generative AI Features for Content Creation
AI-Enhanced Ovens
Signature Kitchen Suite’s Transitional Series Ovens Integrate AI Camera Tech
AI-Powered Exit Technology
Sam's Club's AI Exits Speeds Up Customer Receipt Verification
Hybrid Self-Checkout Systems
The Mini Bora Bora POS System Sits on a Swiveling Base
Beverage Dispensing Robots
Ottobot Brew is Ultra-Capable Beer Dispensing Robot
Automated Ice Cream Restaurants
The ColdSnap Will Be Offered in Restaurants in the Near Future
Robotic Coffee Waiters
The Second Cup Coffee Company's Mozo Robot Will Debut at its Beirut Store
Flavorful Toronto Restaurants
TABLE Fare + Social - Toronto's Newest Culinary Destination
In-Store Audience Engagement Solutions
Social Shelf® Has a Novel Approach to Customer Engagement
App-Connected Countertop Ovens
The Toshiba 7-in-1 Steam Oven Has 36 Preset Menus
Pop-Up Plant-Based Food Stalls
This Impossible Foods Foodservice Concept is at XMarket in Chicago
Voice-Based AI QSR Services
Valyant AI and Paerpay Tansform Drive-thru Experience with AI
Technology News Summaries
TechTok Helps Readers Stay On Top of News in Five Minutes
Autonomous QSR Meal Deliveries
Serve Robotics Will Star Delivering Shake Shack Uber Eats in LA
AI Dinner-Planning Apps
Dinnerfry Uses AI to Learn What You Like
RFID-Equipped QSR Containers
McDonald's France Launches RFID Containers Across 1,200 Locations
Self-Ordering Table Systems
GoTab Launches the Self-Ordering Kiosks for Table Service Businesses
AI-Powered Drive-Thrus
Vox AI is Coming to CES 2024 to Revolutionize Drive-Thru Orders
AI-Enhanced Restaurant Reservation Systems
Autoreserve Uses AI-Powered Voice Technology
AI-Powered Cocktail Subscriptions
The Barsys Subscription Box Service is Debuting at CES 2024
Adaptive Touchscreen Workspace Designs
The Take a Rest System be Vestel has Transformative Detail
Waste-Minimizing Food Apps
"Oh, a Potato" Suggests Meal Ideas Based on Inventory
IoT-Connected Traffic Beacons
This Traffic Beacon Concept Changes According to Needs
Tech-Powered Business Solutions
Apple Business Connect Leverages the Brand's User Base
Restaurant Demand Forecasting Tools
'Lineup.ai' Uses Market Data to Predict Restaurant Demand
Robotic Beverage Machines
FrazyBot is Coming to CES 2024 to Simplify Specialty Drinks at Home
Robotic Restaurant Support Solutions
These New RobotLAB Automated Systems are Dining Room-Ready
Spicy Virtual Restaurants
The Hot Ones Pop-Up Restaurant Puts Taste Buds to the Test
Interactive Digital Menus
Tabmeal Empowers Restaurants to Revolutionize the Way Guests Order
All-in-One Meal Appliances
The 'ChefRobot' Works with More Than 500 Guided Recipes
Automated Beverage Dispensing Solutions
Backbar Offers Automated Dispenser for Multiple Beverages
Minimizing Phone Usage Initiatives
Heineken's Latest Campaign Addresses Phone Use at Music Events
Bar-Style Online Meeting Devices
The Sennheiser TeamConnect Bar Solutions Come in Two Models
AI Restaurant Ordering Services
ConverseNow Unveils Advanced AI Ordering for Restaurants
AI Drive-Thru Platforms
"Tori" Enhances the Experience of Ordering at Carl's Jr. and Hardee's
Battery-Powered Food Trucks
Food Trucks are Replacing Dirty Generators with Clean Battery Systems
Employee-Facing Automation Technology
Starbucks' Siren Craft System Improves Customer Service
Innovative SCO Kiosks
Austrian Brand Shopreme Debuts a New Self-Checkout Kiosk for Retailers
Bartender Collaboration Apps
Drinktank is Changing the Way Brands and Bartenders Collaborate
Intuitive Technology Widget Features
Apple Launches New Widgets to the New MacOS Sonoma Update
Retail Food Preparation Stations
Urban Eat Debuts a Smart Retail Solution for its Food-to-Go Range
AI-Powered Automation Tools
LightSpeed Debuts a New AI Platform for Businesses to Automate Tasks
Short-Form Foodie Feeds
Uber Eats is Testing Out a New Vertical Feed Like TikTok and Instagram
Highly Sought-After Restaurant Features
OpenTable Announces Its Icons Program for Major Cities
Sandwich-Heating Vending Machines
The Kepak Hot Vend Kiosk Provides Foods in 80-Seconds
Restaurant Management Integrations
Favouritetable Partners with First Table for Seamless Bookings
AI-Powered Food Platforms
Samsung Food Offers Access to Recipes and More
Modern WiFi-Equipped Toasters
Revolution Cooking Previews its Advanced Revolution Toaster
Recipe-Recommending Smart Fridges
Samsung's Bespoke 4-Door Flex Refrigerator Offers "AI Vision"
AI-Powered Beverage Dispensers
Pubinno Smart Tap Provides Perfect Quality for Draft Beer Systems
Locally Focused Visionary Tableware
IKEA's Design Lab Presents the New Products of Place Campaign
Reusable Cafe Packaging
SFU Reduces Waste with Tap to Reuse and Smart Return Bin Tech
Asian Retail Automation Technologies
Ikea South Korea is Using Automation for Online Ordering
Checkout-Free Campus Retail Experiences
Grubhub Will Use Amazon Just Walk Out Technology on Campus
Car-Connected Retail Services
Target Drive Up and Order Pickup Has a New Apple CarPlay Function
QR Code Shopping Assistants
Nintendo Implemented Icecat Tech to Enhance In-Store Shopping
Compact Payment Devices
Dojo Releases a Pocket-Sized Card Machine for Convenient Table Payments
Real-Time Subway Map Apps
The Weekendest Offers a Comprehensive View of the NYC Subway System
AI-Powered Checkout Models
Amazon's Just Walk Out Technology Supports Seamless Checkouts
AI-Powered Receipt Management Apps
The 'Receipty' App Automates Bookkeeping to Ensure Thoroughness
Checkout-Free Convenience Systems
7-Eleven Australia Integrates a Checkout-Free Shopping System
Chicken Rewards Platforms
Wingstop is Enhancing its Customer Service with the MyWingstop Platform
Wireless Charging Solutions
Freepower Turns Any Surface into a Charging Station
Tech-Focused Restaurant Councils
Lunchbox's Food Tech Council Consists of 15 Professionals
AI-Powered Employee Assistants
SoundHound Employee Assist Provides in-the-Moment Guidance
Immersive Restaurant Rewards App
Bella Italia is Unveiling a New Digital App for its Guests
AI-Powered Tech Deliveries
Best Buy Unveils the New AI-Powered Delivery Service
Efficiency-Enhancing Craft Beverage Software
Ekos and GoTab Enter a Strategic Partnership
Pocket Concierge Apps
The Scene Matches Users to Restaurants, Bars, Clubs & Cafes
One-Swipe Ordering Solutions
Panera's Crunch Time Ordering Connects Guest With Food Fast
Virtual Queue Systems
Quezone Helps People Make Better Use of Their Time
Micro Self-Service Checkout Kiosks
The 365 Retail Markets MM6 Mini Kiosk is Versatile
Social Gathering-Scheduling Apps
Tecatita Light Debuts the Convenience-Focused Momentitos App
AI-Based Ordering Technologies
Beef 'O' Brady's and SoundHound Harness AI Technology for Ordering
Retail Food Expiry Tools
Gander Taps C-Store Collective to Launch a New Service Partnership
Customizable Digital Menus
Leader Menu Uses AI to Produce Beautifully Designed Menus
Online Menu Platforms
Menuzet Transitions Paper Menus to Digital Alternatives
AI-Powered Drive-Thru Services
Hi Auto Launches the New AI-Powered Voice-Cloning QSR Technology
Tip-Enabling App Features
Zomato is Launching a New Feature that Lets Customers Tip Kitchen Staff
AI Restaurant Operations Tools
iOrder is a System Designed To Revolutionize Restaurant Orders
Revamped Modern Phone Booths
100architects Brings Digital Touches to the Classic Phone Booth
Hospitality-Focused Pos Leather Cases
AgozTech Launched a Genuine Leather Case with a Belt Clip
Updated Restaurant App Rewards
California Pizza Kitchen Updated its Mobile App with Perks
Restaurant Discovery Websites
Find Me a Restaurant Will Help You Pick Where to Eat
Smartphone-Fuelled Stopwatch Concepts
The SINK Concept is a Smartphone-Powered Device
Comprehensive Restaurant Management Solutions
TouchBistro Bolstered its Management Softwares
QSR Rewards Interfaces
California Pizza Kitchen Launches an Updated Mobile App and Perks
Streamlined Meal Planning Apps
Foodpot Helps with Meal Planning and Recipe Discovery
Loyalty-Focused BBQ Apps
Sonny's BBQ Debuts a Mobile App Alongside an Exclusive Rewards Program
Burger Restaurant Rewards Apps
Hat Creek Introduces a New Menu Item and a Dedicated App