Trend cluster
Category

Dining
Kiosk

Dining establishments offer interactive order kiosks at visitors' tables.

Automated Restaurant TabletsFast Casual Ordering KiosksInteractive Touchscreen Dining TablesSelf-Ordering Dining TechOn-Table Ordering Tablets

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 together
01

Self-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

02

Interactive Touchscreen Solutions

Touchscreens are becoming increasingly popular in restaurants, allowing customers to browse menus, place orders, and play games

03

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 playbook
For

Hospitality

Technology is disrupting traditional dining experiences, and hospitality professionals must adapt to meet changing consumer demands

For

Retail

The adoption of touchscreen technology in dining is spurring innovation across other industries, particularly retail

For

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%.

Popularity74%
Activity47%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z
  • Millennial
  • Gen X
  • Boomer
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific