# QSR Solution Quick service restaurants use tech-integrated solutions for post-COVID reopenings. By [Mishal Omar](https://www.trendhunter.com/MishalO) | Published Jun 8, 2020 | Category: [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/business-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/qsr-solution ## Key Figures - Trend score: 5.7/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the QSR Solution trend? **QSR Solution:** As QSR brands begin reopening around the world, tech-integrated solutions are giving them the opportunity to ensure consumer and employee safety as COVID-19 remains a threat. These innovations include everything from lid-dispensing units to contact-free drink dispensers. ## The consumer insight behind the QSR Solution trend Now that physical distancing measures have shown themselves to be effective in limiting the spread of COVID-19 in many parts of the world, consumers are looking forward to the reopenings that are coming with this downturn. However, there is still an underlying understanding and fear among individuals that a complete return to normal will result in a resurgence of cases. Thus, consumers expect that brands enact in-store solutions that limit their contact with high-touch surfaces, and other people, in order to ease some of their fears. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: May 13 to Jun 7, 2020 - Published: Jun 8, 2020 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization), [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Themes within the QSR Solution trend ### Contactless Technology Businesses are incorporating contactless technology solutions to ensure consumer and employee safety post-COVID-19 pandemic. ### Hygiene Innovations Hygiene innovations such as dispensing and guarding devices are gaining traction in the service industry. ### Data Analytics Data analytics solutions are increasingly being adopted by businesses to keep up with changes in demand and customers' preferences. ## What the QSR Solution trend means for industry ### For Fast Food Restaurants Fast food chains are increasingly turning to contactless technology and dispensing devices to ensure customer and employee safety post COVID-19. ### For Retail Industry Contactless technology such as touchless retail touchscreens are being developed and utilized to enhance customer experience and limit the spread of pathogens. ### For Hospitality Industry Data analytics solutions have been introduced in the hospitality industry to enhance efficiency in operations, improve customer experience and maximize profitability. ## Workshop question How is your brand balancing consumer and employee anxieties with the desire to reopen? ## Trend signals for QSR Solution Trend score 5.7 out of 10, from popularity 87%, activity 76%, freshness 9%. - Popularity: 87% - Activity: 76% - Freshness: 9% ## Examples of the QSR Solution trend 4 featured examples from May 13 to Jun 7, 2020. - [Contact-Free Retail Touchscreens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-touch-technology): The 'Air Touch' Technology from the Azkoyen Group is Hygienic (Category: Business) Implication: The retail industry can benefit from the 'Air Touch' technology by providing a safer and healthier shopping experience for customers. - [Contact-Free Drink Dispenser Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lguard-system): The L-Guard System from Lancer Worldwide Enhances Cleanliness (Category: Business) Implication: The L-Guard System presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the food and beverage industry by offering a cleaner and safer beverage dispensing experience. - [Contact-Free Cup Lid Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lid-boss): The 'Lid Boss' Touchless Lid Dispenser Prevents Pathogen Spread (Category: Business) Implication: The foodservice industry can incorporate touchless dispensers and pathogen prevention technology to enhance customer safety and convenience. - [QSR AI Analytic Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-canada): KFC Canada is Using AI Analytic Tools to Track Data Across Locations (Category: Business) Implication: QSRs can benefit from AI analytics tools for improving operational efficiency, managing inventory, and adapting to changing customer demands. ## Recent trend clusters - [Assisted Conversion](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/ai-assisted-checkout) (Business) - [Occasion Commerce](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/occasion-commerce) (Business) - [Autonomous Merchandising](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/autonomous-merchandising) (Business) - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Business - [Performance-Based Creator Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creator-ad-platforms) - [MIami Pop-Culture Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miami-pop-culture-shirts) - [Natural Deodorant Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/target-beauty-studios) - [Mini Beauty Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-luxuries-store) All articles: [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business)