Assisted Choices
Dining
Kiosk
Dining establishments offer interactive order kiosks at visitors' tables.
Trend
What is the Dining Kiosk trend?
Dining Kiosk: While tech kiosks for ordering food are relatively common in the fast food industry, those who specialize in more upscale dining experiences are now conceptualizing kiosks that sit at diners' tables, allowing them to order at whim with little effort. These products cut down on wait times for consumers and offer high-tech enhancements that improve brand perception–all while their accessible nature entices guests to purchase more as their dining experience progresses.
Trend themes
Themes within the Dining Kiosk trend
Three behaviours holding the trend togetherSelf-Ordering Technology
There is a growing demand for technology that allows consumers to order and pay for their meals without the need for a server
Interactive Touchscreen Solutions
Touchscreens are becoming increasingly popular in restaurants, allowing customers to browse menus, place orders, and play games
Fast-Casual Kiosks
Touchscreen kiosks are an effective way for fast-casual restaurants to differentiate themselves from quick-service competitors
Industry implications
What the Dining Kiosk trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookHospitality
Technology is disrupting traditional dining experiences, and hospitality professionals must adapt to meet changing consumer demands
Retail
The adoption of touchscreen technology in dining is spurring innovation across other industries, particularly retail
Technology
Advancements in self-ordering technology, touchscreens, and kiosks are influencing the evolution of the technology industry
Workshop question
How can your brand enhance consumer experience with its products/services, in a way that establishes a mutual benefit?
Trend signals
Trend signals for Dining Kiosk
Trend score 4.3 out of 10, from popularity 74%, activity 47%, freshness 8%.
- Gen Alpha
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer
Evidence
Examples of the Dining Kiosk trend
5 featured examples from Aug 20, 2017 to Feb 5, 2018Automated Restaurant Tablets
The 'Bellder' Lets Diners Order and Pay for Meals Seamlessly
The 'Bellder' restaurant tablet demonstrates the potential for disruptive innovation in the restaurant technology industry, particularly in automating the dining experience.
Fast Casual Ordering Kiosks
The TouchBistro Kiosk Increases Average Check Size
Restaurants can adopt TouchBistro Kiosks to improve their ordering process and increase sales while providing a contactless dining experience.
Interactive Touchscreen Dining Tables
Order Food and Play Games with Kodisoft's Tables
Restaurants can leverage digital solutions to enhance customer experience, increase efficiency, and gain deeper customer insights.
Self-Ordering Dining Tech
The Lightspeed Self-Order Menu Reduces Wait Time and Improves Service
Implementing tablet-based dining technology can enhance customer experience in restaurants and hotels.
On-Table Ordering Tablets
PrestoPrime EMV Speeds Up the Ordering Process
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement on-table ordering systems in hotels, resorts, and other hospitality establishments to revolutionize guest dining experiences and impro…