What happens when customers flirt with their AI Order Taker at the drive-thru? That’s the question FOX News explored in a new segment featuring Hi Auto, and a surprising trend that’s been popping up across our AI Order Taking systems in quick service restaurants nationwide. Watch the story > A Lighthearted Story, with a Real […] The post FOX News Covers a Surprisingly Human Twist at the Drive-Thru appeared first on Hi Auto.| Hi Auto
At its core, innovation is what makes fast food so fantastic. Sure, potatoes and chicken are tasty on their own, but creative spice mixes and modern frying technology really give fast food its pizzazz. Innovation is now taking over other areas of modern restaurants. The pandemic forced the food service industry to adopt digital transformation, […] The post Drive-thru to Delivery: The Biggest QSR Trends for 2024 appeared first on Hi Auto.| Hi Auto
From facial recognition in grocery stores to chatbots popping up when you shop online, Artificial Intelligence has quickly become a part of our everyday lives. The power and possibilities of AI have extended to several sectors and have become second nature to many. With the food service industry still facing long-term labor shortages, with just […] The post Restaurant AI: 9 Surprising Ways Restaurants are Leveraging AI appeared first on Hi Auto.| Hi Auto
American diners are tightening their purse strings, and this slower cash flow can negatively impact QSRs’ profit margins. But there is no way your QSR can cut any slack – labor and operating costs are already maxed out, and California’s upcoming Minimum Wage Bill will only add fuel to this fire. The market is challenging. […] The post Average Check Size: 12 Proven Tips to Increase Restaurant Revenue appeared first on Hi Auto.| Hi Auto
As the old saying goes, ‘money makes the world go round.’ California is definitely feeling this at the moment, with the incoming minimum wage shaking up the world of hospitality across the state. For QSRs, it’s a constant back-and-forth between employers who want (and need) to maximize profit-making opportunities and employees who expect wage hikes […] The post California Minimum Wage 2024: What Will Changes Mean for QSRs appeared first on Hi Auto.| Hi Auto
Quick Serve Restaurants (QSRs) demand a lot from their staff – from consistent customer service to accuracy and speed with every order. Upheavals over recent years have only added to these stresses and strains. COVID-19 further amplified many pain points for QSRs, increasing labor shortages and negatively impacting customer experiences. Employee numbers at QSR locations […] The post 11 Cool Examples of Automatic Restaurants appeared first on Hi Auto.| Hi Auto
Inclusivity has evolved with technology, and vice versa. Together, they’ve created accessible spaces and opportunities for QSR customers, enhancing their dining experiences and making them feel welcomed and comfortable. Automation and AI have played a huge role in delivering customers more ways than ever to order and access their favorite foods, like the drive-thru. There’s […] The post Revolutionizing the Drive-Thru: How Automation Can Serve Up Inclusivity Alongside Your Combo Meal...| Hi Auto
We’re living in an increasingly automated world, with margin pressures making restaurant automation systems a necessity rather than an optional extra. 57% of hospitality owners worldwide say that bringing in new technologies like automation was critical to their business’ survival over recent years. Restaurant-goers are also hungry for the innovations automation brings. 58% of people […] The post Top 13 Restaurant Automation Systems by Category appeared first on Hi Auto.| Hi Auto
“Clean up on aisle twelve.” Grocery stores, schools, QSRs, and more use intercom technology to maintain clear dialogue between employees and customers. Spoken word is still one of the most effective forms of communication, but shouting orders across your restaurant is definitely not the way to do it. The intercom is yet another digital addition […] The post Top 8 Restaurant Intercom Systems for 2023 appeared first on Hi Auto.| Hi Auto
Restaurant reputation management involves actively monitoring, influencing, and improving how a restaurant is perceived by customers. Discover more with Hi Auto| Hi Auto
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Upgrade Your Drive-Thru Experience with Conversational AI. Hi Auto greets your guests, takes their orders, and adds it into your POS.| Hi Auto
Fast food company Wendy’s partnered with Google to create an AI chatbot, FreshAI, to take orders at the drive-thru. Discover more with Auto.| Hi Auto
Many companies already use ChatGPT for use cases, including marketing, HR, software development and more. But is it ready for the Drive-Thru?| Hi Auto
Post-pandemic digital transformation like Robotics technology and virtual brand marketplaces are changing the restaurant industry. Learn more| Hi Auto
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Automated order taking replaces manual tasks with technology to free up employees’ time. Discover Top Automated Restaurant Ordering Systems.| Hi Auto
Drive thru systems are types of technology that improve the speed and efficiency of your drive thru. Discover more with Hi Auto.| Hi Auto
Data shows, no matter what’s going on, customers still want to get their hands on delicious fast food. Discover the Biggest QSR Trends for 2024.| Hi Auto
Restaurant AI is improving existing processes using AI-powered technology, such as order-taking and burger flipping. Learn more with Hi Auto.| Hi Auto
Average Check Size will vary depending on your business and customers. Here are 12 Proven Tips to Increase Restaurant Revenue with Hi Auto.| Hi Auto
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Restaurant automation systems make your employees' lives easier but there are some vital factors to consider. Discover more with Hi Auto.| Hi Auto
The intercom is yet another digital addition to food service establishments that are boosting operational efficiency. Learn more with Hi Auto.| Hi Auto
Restaurant reputation management involves actively monitoring, influencing, and improving how a restaurant is perceived by customers. Discover more with Hi Auto| Hi Auto
In most cases, you will use multiple restaurant marketing tools to reach customers across different channels. Discover more with Hi Auto.| Hi Auto