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
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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
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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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Previous Generation Smartphone Concepts
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On-Demand Ramen Machines
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Smart Fridge Vending Machines
Subway is Testing a Vending Machine Filled with Pre-Made Sandwiches
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
Connected Touchscreen TV Tables
The TCL Telly Table Has a Shifting 43-Inch Display
Multifunctional Foldable Mobile Devices
The Conceptual 'Move' Mobile Device Replaces Five Devices
Proprietary Drink-Making Systems
Starbucks is Implementing a New 'Siren System' for Drink Making
Hot Sandwich Vending Machines
The Toastyfresh AutoServe Offers Patrons a Self-Serve Experience
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
Automated Countertop Cooking Appliances
The 'OTTONOM' Prepares the Perfect Portion of Food
Transforming Robot Restaurants
Transformers: The Ark Provides Immersive Dining Experiences
Shapeshifting Restaurant Robots
The Conceptual Rotating Table Service Robot is Efficient
Ultra-Accessible Kiosks
'The 46' Kiosk is the Most Accessible in the Micro Market Industry
Waste-Combatting Food Scanners
The OneThird Food Scanners Include Three Models
BYO Bottle Drink Stations
The Refilled Refiller Stations Eliminate Single-Use Packaging
Interactive Kiosk Content
Red Dot Digital Media Debuts Outdoor Kiosks to Enhance Guest Experience
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
Sustainable QSR Tablewares
This Reusable Tableware from the Elium Studio is for McDonald's France
AI-Augmented Retail Checkouts
This Checkout Solution Helps Prevent Theft and Scanning Errors
Automated Robotic Salad Bars
The sweetgreen Infinite Kitchen is Being Tested in Illinois
Augmented Reality Menu Items
Denny's New Mac N’ Brisket Sizzlin’ Skillet is Part of Its AR Menu
Touchless Salad Bars
Vollrath Company's SerVue is the Salad Bar of the Future
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
Smartphone-Connected Coffee Machines
Keurig Releases a Connected Coffee Machine with BrewID™ Tech
Computer-Vision Self-Service Kiosks
Toshiba's Vision Kiosk Identifies Items Without Barcodes
Take-Out Box Tables
The McDonald's TableBag Packaging Doubles as a Dining Surface
AI-Powered Snack Shops
The Aramark Quick Eats Store Has a Checkout-Free Layout
Multifunctional Countertop Dishwashers
The Blitzhome WiFi Connected Dishwasher Has Five Programs
Digital Fast-Food Restaurants
YUM! Brands is Expanding its Technologies for Digital Sales
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
Interactive Gamified Restaurant Apps
The 'BAOverse' App Was Created in Collaboration with HATO
All-in-One Self-Serve Kiosks
Touch Dynamic's 'Edge Ultra Kiosk' is Perfect for Restaurant Chains
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
Future-Proof POS Systems
Metcalfe's Market is Expanding Toshiba Self Checkout System 7 Solutions
Automatic Pizza Cookers
Domino's is Testing Pizza Automation Outside the United States
Customizable Sauce Dispensers
Kraft Heinz Debuts a Customizable Sauce Dispenser for QSRs
AI-Powered Drive-Throughs
Panera Bread Announced a Partnership with 'OpenCity' for AI Upgrades
Space Tourism-Inspired Restaurants
Masquespacio Designs the New Ichi Station Restaurant in Milan
Advanced Adaptive Retail Experiences
Walmart Unveiled New Retail Technologies at CES 2024
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
Technology Disconnection Side Tables
The Conceptual 'Unhook' Table Has a Safe for Devices
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
Food Truck Billboards
McDonald's Transformed Billboards into Digital Food Truck Displays
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-Powered Exit Technology
Sam's Club's AI Exits Speeds Up Customer Receipt Verification
Automated Hot Food Kiosks
Sodexo and Automated Retail Technologies Teamed Up for New Kiosks
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
Fast Food EV Chargers
Subway is Partnering with GenZ EV Solutions on Subway Oasis Charging Parks
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
Circular Concierge Kiosks
This Conceptual Screen Concierge by Ivan Zhurba Automates Check-ins
Flavorful Toronto Restaurants
TABLE Fare + Social - Toronto's Newest Culinary Destination
App-Connected Pod Coffee Makers
The K-Café Smart Coffee Machine Offers More Than 70 Recipes
Voice-Based AI QSR Services
Valyant AI and Paerpay Tansform Drive-thru Experience with AI
Light-Powered Countertop Cookers
The Brava Glass Smart Countertop Oven Uses Advanced Technology
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-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
Food-Inspired Tech Accessories
Vandy the Pink and CASETiFY Debut a Fast Food-Focused Collection
Autonomous Fry Stations
The Wingman by Nala Robotics Cooks, Seasons & Plates Food Items
Cannabis Marketplace Apps
Jane Technologies Launches Its First iOS Shopping App
Self-Service Beer Taprooms
This Interactive Taproom Invites Guests to Peruse & Pour Their Own Beer
Omnichannel Grocery Technologies
Instacart Launches the New Omnichannel Solutions for Grocers
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
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
Virtual QSR Drive-Thrus
Smashburger Unveils its First Virtual Drive-Thru Window
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
Automated Functioning QSRs
A Robotic McDonald's May be Slowly in the Works with New Location
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
Virtual Avatar Workers
The Bite Ninja Platform Allows Retailers to Outsource Cashier Work Online
Sandwich-Heating Vending Machines
The Kepak Hot Vend Kiosk Provides Foods in 80-Seconds
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
Checkout-Free Campus Retail Experiences
Grubhub Will Use Amazon Just Walk Out Technology on Campus
Compact Payment Devices
Dojo Releases a Pocket-Sized Card Machine for Convenient Table Payments
Short-Form Foodie Feeds
Uber Eats is Testing Out a New Vertical Feed Like TikTok and Instagram
AI-Powered Receipt Management Apps
The 'Receipty' App Automates Bookkeeping to Ensure Thoroughness
Cook-Along Tablet Stands
Twelve South Launches the Second-Generation 'HoverBar Duo'
Chicken Rewards Platforms
Wingstop is Enhancing its Customer Service with the MyWingstop Platform
Premium Seating Platforms
'Tablz' Works with Restaurants to Sell Premium Seating During Peak Hours
Virtual Pizza Restaurants
Pizza Piatta Makes Modern Italian Flatbread Pizza Fresh & Convenient
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
All-in-One Restaurant Invoicing Software
'Toast Invoicing' Streamlines Multi-Invoicing Processes
iOS-Influenced Travel Apps
Uber’s Redesigned App Uses the Latest iPhone Features on iOS 16
Edible QR Codes
The interiqr 3D Printing Technique Turns Food Into Edible Tags
Virtual Restaurant Drive-Thrus
Smashburger's Virtual Drive-Thru Offers Convenience & Accessibility
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
Micro Self-Service Checkout Kiosks
The 365 Retail Markets MM6 Mini Kiosk is Versatile
Drive-Thru Conveyor Belts
This McDonald's Drive-Thru Supports Customers on the Go
Location-Based QSR Technology
Chipotle is Integrating Location-Based Technology Into its App
Compact Automated Retail Checkouts
The OneView Self-Checkout Offers Advanced Features
Foodie Networking Apps
'YourTable' Connects People Through their Love of Foods
AI-Powered Drive-Thru Services
Hi Auto Launches the New AI-Powered Voice-Cloning QSR Technology
Virtual Queue Systems
Quezone Helps People Make Better Use of Their Time
Interactive Sandwich Billboards
Subway's 3D Billboard Lets Onlookers Build Their Own Sub On-Screen
Tip-Enabling App Features
Zomato is Launching a New Feature that Lets Customers Tip Kitchen Staff
Revamped Modern Phone Booths
100architects Brings Digital Touches to the Classic Phone Booth
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
Touchscreen Interface Smart Toasters
The Toasty One by Tineco Boasts Futuristic Features
Streamlined Vehicle Rental Apps
The 'Nexus Connect' App Uses Text Recognition & Cloud Connectivity
Technologically-Advanced Grills
Chili's Announced its Plans to Make the 'Kitchen of the Future'
AR Menu Apps
Jarit is an Ar App That Allows Users to Preview Their Potential Food Orders in 3D
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