Unpacking the Demand for Restaurant Conferences: A Tech Perspective
http://www.constrata.io/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Restaurant-Industry-Conferences-Constrata-Minute.mp4 Navigating the Restaurant Conference Season: Tips for Technologists As the summer winds down and schools reopen, the restaurant industry prepares for a flurry of conferences. From the end of August through mid-November, a dozen or so events like QSR Evolution, the Prosper Forum, FStech Mertech Executive Conference, and Restaurant Finance take place. This period […]
Boosting Your Catering Business with Technology
http://www.constrata.io/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Technologys-Role-in-Efficient-Catering-Orders-ConStrata-Minute.mp4 Technologys Role in Efficient Catering Orders In the fast-paced world of catering and large order management, embracing technology can be the game-changer your business needs. Our latest podcast episode delves into the multifaceted ways technology can streamline operations, improve customer satisfaction, and ultimately boost profitability. One of the primary strategies is the centralization of […]
Boosting Sales with Strategic Catering
http://www.constrata.io/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Catering-Part-1-ConStrata-Minute.mp4 Mastering Catering for Restaurant Growth Catering and large order sales are emerging as the new frontier in revenue generation for savvy restaurant operators. In our latest podcast episode, we dive deep into the essential strategies to make your catering operations a success. First and foremost, marketing is key. Have you considered targeting content on […]
AI for Restaurants in 2024: Challenges and Missteps
http://www.constrata.io/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Artificial-Intelligence-and-Human-Intelligence-ConStrata-Minute.mp4 Tackling AI’s Biggest Hurdles in 2024 In this ConStrata Minute, we tackle some of the most pressing challenges organizations face when adopting AI solutions. Drawing insights from a recent article on Simplilearn.com, we delve into the complexities of AI transparency, trust, data bias, and the infamous “hallucinations” that AI systems can produce. One of […]
Hospitality Technology Should Be Seen and Not Heard
http://www.constrata.io/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Technology-Should-Be-Seen-Not-Heard-ConStrata-Minute.mp4 Technology in Hospitality: Seen but Not Heard Inspired by the old adage that ‘children should be seen and not heard,’ today’s technology should similarly enhance our experiences without becoming a distraction. Imagine this: you walk into a beautiful hotel or a cozy restaurant, eager to enjoy the ambiance, the service, and the food. The […]
Revolutionizing Restaurant Technology: A Tale of Two Cities
http://www.constrata.io/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Revolutionizing-Restaurant-Technology-A-tale-of-two-eras.mp4 Dickens and the Digital Dilemma in Restaurants: Old Guard vs. Innovators In 1859, Charles Dickens opened his novel “A Tale of Two Cities” with the now-famous line, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” This sentiment feels remarkably relevant to the current state of the restaurant technology industry. Just […]
The Rise of Zombie Brands: Casual Restaurants in Peril
http://www.constrata.io/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Chains-Part-2-ConStrata-Minute.mp4 The Restaurant Revitalization Act: Savior or creation of Zombie Brands? Following the continued recent demise of the casual restaurant brands, this week we offer up one possible reason – zombie brands. In the finance industry, analysts have coined the term zombie stocks for companies that need financial bailouts to operate and exist in a […]
The Rising Cost of Fast Food: Why Your Burger Now Costs $20
http://www.constrata.io/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Chains-ConStrata-Minute-Chains-Part-1.mp4 The rising cost of fast food explained: A 24% increase across major cities A significant trend that has been making waves in the restaurant industry: the rising cost of fast food. According to a recent article from MoneyGeek, the average price for a burger, fries, and soda across 189 major and local chains in […]
The Fall of Ghost Kitchens: What Went Wrong?
http://www.constrata.io/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ghost-kitchens-part-1-with-toby-malbec.mp4http://www.constrata.io/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Ghost-Kitchens-Part-2-ConStrata-Minute.mp4 What happened to kill the momentum of Ghost Kitchens? As we enter the summer of 2024, two years displaced from the final lingering days of the COVID shutdown, let’s check in on the health of ghost kitchens. The news is not good. In 2021, with delivery being far and away the biggest driver of […]
The Current Status of Artificial Intelligence for Restaurants
Where are we at with Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Two headlines last week capture the polarizing opinion of AI – “McDonald’s to end AI drive thru experiment after errant orders” & written on the same day, “White Castle uses drive-thru AI that claims to be more accurate than humans” While the last few years have inspired […]