# Self-Ordering Dining Tech The Lightspeed Self-Order Menu Reduces Wait Time and Improves Service By Joey Haar | Published 2018-02-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightspeed-selforder-menu References: [lightspeedhq](https://www.lightspeedhq.com/blog/2017/07/next-generation-self-service-technology-every-restaurant/) & [lightspeedhq](https://www.lightspeedhq.com/pos/restaurant/self-order-menu/) If the concept of tipping seems like absolute nonsense, then a system like the Lightspeed Self-Order Menu is the first step toward the ideal dining experience. The tablet-based dining platform puts consumers in control of their meals, allowing them to order and pay directly through the interface (and nearly eliminating contact with service staff in the process). The Lightspeed Self-Order Menu is a [self-service app run through tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfordering-kiosk). The system can be configured with mobile tablets placed at diners' tables at the start and end of meals, or it can be placed at a stationary point in the restaurant to allow diners to access it at their leisure. It enables consumers to order their food and drinks directly through the touch screen, which ultimately speeds up dining time and puts more control in the hands of patrons. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Tablet-based Dining:** Using tablets for ordering and payment in restaurants can streamline the dining experience and give customers more control. - **Self-service Apps:** The development of self-service apps for ordering and payment can reduce contact with service staff and improve efficiency. - **Mobile Ordering:** Allowing customers to order through their own mobile devices can increase convenience and reduce wait times. ### Who This Affects Most - **Hospitality:** Implementing tablet-based dining technology can enhance customer experience in restaurants and hotels. - **Food Service:** The adoption of self-service apps can revolutionize the way food is ordered and delivered in restaurants and fast-food chains. - **Technology:** Developing mobile ordering systems can be a lucrative opportunity for tech companies looking to disrupt the food industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intuitive Self-Service Order Kiosks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfordering-kiosks.md) - [Patron-Led Payment Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/get-union.md) - [On-Table Ordering Startups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leslie.md) - [AI Restaurant Operations Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iorder.md) - [Interactive Digital Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tabmeal.md) - [Digital Menu Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/menugy.md) - [AI Restaurant Automation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/restaurantautomation-aikitchendisplay-smart-kitchen-display.md) - [Automated Drive-Thru Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flythrudrivethru.md) - [Self-Ordering Kiosk Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfordering-kiosk-app.md)