# Fast Casual Ordering Kiosks The TouchBistro Kiosk Increases Average Check Size By Joey Haar | Published 2018-02-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchbistro-kiosk References: [restaurantsuccess.touchbistro](https://restaurantsuccess.touchbistro.com/touchbistro-blog/why-self-ordering-kiosks-are-becoming-the-secret-weapon-for-successful-restaurants) & [touchbistro](https://www.touchbistro.com/pos-solutions/quick-service-pos/) Fast casual restaurants need to find different ways to distinguish themselves from quick service competitors, and with [TouchBistro](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchbistro-inventory-management) Kiosks, that differentiation is a little easier. The customer-facing, tablet-based systems let customers order from a digital menu quickly and efficiently, giving them a different interface with the typical menu and helping to increase average check sizes significantly. Fast casual establishments toe a tricky line. On the one hand, they aim to serve thoughtfully crafted dishes that stand out from the more productionized fare of a QSR. However, they still need to be able to serve up those meals more quickly than a full-service restaurant. TouchBistro Kiosks are a great way to walk that tightrope. They eliminate contact with staff, thus speeding up the ordering process without worsening the dining experience. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Tablet-based Ordering:** Restaurants can implement tablet-based ordering systems like TouchBistro Kiosks to give customers a faster and more efficient way of ordering. - **Increased Average Check Sizes:** Using digital menus, restaurants can offer promotions and recommended add-ons to increase the average check size of their customers. - **Contactless Dining Experience:** TouchBistro Kiosks eliminate the need for customer-staff contacts, providing a safe and convenient way to order food amid pandemic. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Restaurant Industry:** Restaurants can adopt TouchBistro Kiosks to improve their ordering process and increase sales while providing a contactless dining experience. - **Technology Industry:** The demand for tablet-based ordering systems can potentially increase the demand for the production and development of related technologies. - **Hospitality Industry:** TouchBistro Kiosks can improve the efficiency and convenience of ordering for hotels, resorts, and other dining establishments in the hospitality industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Self-Ordering Table Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gotab.md) - [Self-Ordering Kiosk Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfordering-kiosk-app.md) - [All-in-One Self-Serve Kiosks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touch-dynamic.md) - [Pre-Order Deli Kiosks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schnucks-markets.md) - [In-Store Cannabis Retail Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiosk-pro.md) - [Gesture-Based QSR Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchless-menu-gesture-technology.md) - [Dynamic Meal Ordering Kiosks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mr-pickles-sandwich-shop.md) - [Technology-Enhanced QSR Chains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pos-2.md) - [Connected Restaurant Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/TCx-M11.md)