What’s New in the Eatery Business?

Like other industries, technology and innovations have been playing their useful part in the eatery business and that is why we are witnessing new entrants joining the industry every now and then as the sector converting into a mammoth industry. Meanwhile, the food delivery business has become the new talk of the town as startups and industry giants alike are making the most of technological innovations to create more convenience for customers. Truth be told, we are witnessing one of the latest advancements of our time as eatery industry changes before our eyes.

If we have a look at the modifications in the restaurant industry in the last few years, we will come to know that there has been a significant increase in AI-outfitted drive-thrus, drone deliveries, robot-enabled kitchens, cloud-based EPOS systems and also delivery vehicles to name a few. Besides, increasing concerns with third-party delivery options have further enhanced the restaurant’s hunger for tech related options and we will observe even more tech-reliant restaurant industry soon.

The restaurant industry experts are also predicting that some of the challenges such as labour shortage and increasing minimum wages are also the main reasons behind an increasing tilt towards tech-based options for the restaurant owners.

Let’s have a look at some of the latest trends that are changing the restaurant industry for good.

If you have been living under a rock then we would like to let you know that a ghost kitchen is a type of restaurant that is operated from a kitchen without any dining space. The best thing about this kind of eatery is that it has lower overhead costs, no service charges, and also a takeaway option. However, it is not that easy as it is said and the essential feature is that these ghost kitchens should invest in a good website for their eatery business and also enhance a strong online presence.

As far as the evolution of ghost kitchens is concerned, they rose to prominence in cities where the leased properties were expensive and thus making it impossible for eateries to open a profitable restaurant without a huge investment. As the delivery services made waves, hopeful investors who like to step into the industry by leasing commercial or shared kitchen space while operating through third-party delivery services.

Also, despite of the fact that the ghost kitchens mostly worked only through third-party delivery options, its recent definition includes small pick-up spaces for customers to take their orders themselves or directly offering delivery to use delivery services.

This trend in the eatery business is making waves because of its unique concept. Rather than updating the menu with a shortlist of seasonal specials, many of the eateries are opting to base their whole concept on the seasonal availability of ingredients. Besides, eateries like True Food Kitchen, offer an ever-rotating menu of seasonal menus.

Like other industries, the restaurant industry is also making the most of futuristic technologies to make things easy for their customers. One of such trends is robots that are finding their way into foodservice in various creative ways.

The groundbreaking step in this regard has been taken by Creator restaurant in San Francisco where you can buy a $6 burger made by the first of its kind all-in-one burger machine. One of the advantages of using robots in the kitchen is high-risk tasks that are easily performed and can be allotted to machines. On the other hand, human staff members have comparatively more time for creative tasks, and the labour savings could instead be passed onto the customers.

Owing to the ever-increasing commitment and advocacy to climate change and environmental issues, restaurants are now taking more care concerning eco-friendliness when it comes to offering more options for customers. By keeping in view the fact that most of the restaurants produce a lot of trash and recycling, some eateries are opting for innovative ways to create zero waste kitchens. To do so, they drop disposables and come up with unique and innovative ways to use all parts of their food and hence no waste to make the environment clean.