Sector
Food production, agriculture technology, alternative proteins, and food supply chain.
Restaurant Tech
Software for restaurant management, ordering, and operations
The field
At a glance
Definition
Software for restaurant management, ordering, and operations
Technologies
Cloud POS systems handle orders, payments, and reporting. Kitchen display systems manage order sequencing and preparation timing. AI menu engineering optimizes pricing and item placement. Labor scheduling AI matches staffing with predicted demand. Inventory management tracks food costs and reduces waste.
Applications
AI menu pricing optimizes item prices based on demand, costs, and competition. Kitchen automation manages order flow across dine-in, takeout, and delivery. Labor scheduling AI matches staffing with predicted demand patterns. Food cost management tracks ingredient usage against recipe standards.
Market and funding
Restaurant technology digitizes operations for the $900+ billion US restaurant industry. With 1 funder. Toast's IPO validated the category.
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