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'The impact of technology on the food service industry continues to be widespread, but here is a brief look at five technologies changing the restaurant industry: Payment Security Let’s face it: Security breaches are only going to get more sophisticated. Chip credit cards are supposed to help but only a small number of businesses have switched. Apple Pay or Samsung Pay is more secure than physically swiping a card but adoption has thus far been slow. Online Transactions online transactions in general are quickly gaining traction. one in five consumers bought or browsed for products or services (including meals and beverages) using mobile devices during last year’s holiday shopping season. The number is much higher among the 18 to 34 age group. This shows a foodservice business’s online presence is more essential than ever. Employee Productivity Software can help speed up the ordering process—even with self-ordering kiosks— so more attention can be given to kitchen production and efficient service thus reducing labor costs and maximizing efficiencies. Another Sign of the End of Paper? Some kitchens, instead of planning menus on paper, are migrating to kitchen-planning platform that runs on a tablet. The digital tool benefits multi-location restaurants because managers can make recipe and menu updates from a central spot. The software can also create prep lists and print food safety labels. Food Allergen Spot Check Diners with food allergies can leverage apps to locate restaurants with safe menu options. Apps can help users find restaurants and stores with gluten-free offerings or restaurants that can handle special dietary needs. Restaurants have benefited from rapid changes in technology for years, but 2016 may be the year we see an even more noticeable impact of technology on food services. Learn more about our Food & Beverage courses here - http://www.360training.com/food-beverage-programs'
Tags: food and beverage tech trends for 2017 , latest technologies on food and beverage
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