# Automated Dining Experiences Over 1,000 Chili's Enhance Dining Experiences with Tablet Menus By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-01-08 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tablet-menu References: [retail-innovation](http://retail-innovation.com/largest-tablet-rollout-happens-at-chillis-restaurants/) & [chilis](http://www.chilis.com) Given the prevalence of smartphone technology within a large segment of consumers, the introduction of tablet menus in [Chili's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchen-of-the-future-three) restaurants comes as a welcome addition for a large portion of diners. Aside from allowing guests to peruse the menu offerings, the tablet menu system allows timely offers to be displayed as well as allowing diners to play games as they wait for their meal. The tablet menu system within Chili's restaurants can be found at over 1,000 locations where, according to the brand, 80% of guests used the system over speaking with a server. What's more, 60% of users opted to use the tablet device to pay for their bill, which further cuts down on wait time and increases efficiency for all parties. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Tablet Menus in Restaurants:** Expanding the use of tablet menus in restaurants can improve the dining experience by providing interactive features and reducing wait times. - **Smartphone Integration in Dining:** Integrating smartphone technology into the dining experience can enhance customer engagement and offer personalized recommendations. - **Digital Payment Solutions for Restaurants:** Implementing digital payment systems in restaurants can streamline the payment process and improve overall operational efficiency. ### Who This Affects Most - **Restaurant Technology:** The restaurant technology industry can develop innovative tablet menu solutions to revolutionize the dining experience. - **Mobile App Development:** The mobile app development industry can create customized dining applications that integrate with restaurant tablet menus. - **Fintech:** The fintech industry can provide secure and efficient digital payment solutions tailored specifically for the restaurant industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Connected Restaurant Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/TCx-M11.md) - [Self-Ordering Table Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gotab.md) - [Digital Menu Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/menugy.md) - [AI Digital Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clickmenuai.md) - [Technologically-Advanced Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchen-of-the-future-three.md) - [Intuitive Self-Service Order Kiosks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfordering-kiosks.md) - [QR Menu Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dishtup.md) - [Technology-Enhanced QSR Chains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pos-2.md) - [Digital Menu Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craft-my-menu.md)