# Quick Cashless Restaurants Restaurant Chain Wagamama Incorporates a Quicker Way to Eat and Pay By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-01-08 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/restaurant-chain References: [retail-innovation](http://retail-innovation.com/pay-with-mobile-at-restaurants-and-stadiums-with-mastercard/) & [wagamama](http://www.wagamama.com) One of the pain points for restaurant customers is the experience surrounding payment, which is why restaurant chain [Wagamama](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wagamama-2) took it upon itself to create a cashless experience. Instead of requiring diners to flag down their server to get the bill, patrons of Wagamama are able to use [MasterCard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-tap-to-pay) MasterPass technology to pay and leave at their leisure. Designed to do away with servers when it comes to managing money to increase efficiency and time savings, the Wagamama system also allows multiple guests to [split bills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bilito) and leave when they're ready to. Focused on working with consumer lifestyles rather than against them, restaurant chain Wagamama is setting a precedent that could permeate other QSRs in the near future. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Cashless Payment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore and implement cashless payment systems to increase efficiency, save time, and enhance the overall dining experience. - **Server-less Restaurants:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop systems to eliminate the need for servers in managing money, streamlining operations and reducing costs. - **Split Bill Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create technology that enables easy and seamless splitting of bills among multiple diners, enhancing convenience and customer satisfaction. ### Where This Applies - **Restaurant Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionize the restaurant industry by adopting cashless payment systems, server-less operations, and split bill technology. - **Fintech:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with restaurants to develop and implement secure and user-friendly cashless payment solutions. - **Technology Solutions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and offer innovative technology solutions that enable easy and efficient bill splitting options for restaurants and customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compact Payment Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dojo.md) - [Self-Ordering Table Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gotab.md) - [Technology-Enhanced QSR Chains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pos-2.md) - [Collaborative QSR Hiring Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wagamama-2.md) - [Interactive Digital Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tabmeal.md) - [Contactless Dine-In Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contactless-dine-in.md) - [QR Code-Based Payment Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qr-codebased-payment.md) - [Contactless Shopping Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartshop-pick-and-go.md) - [In-App Restaurant Ordering Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/restaurant-ordering-system.md)