Transforming the Restaurant Industry: How Technology is Helping Restaurants Streamline Operations and Boost Profitability

In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast, host Mandy Detwiler, managing editor of Networld Media Group and editor for QSRweb.com and PizzaMarketplace.com, interviews Chris Lybeer, the chief strategy and marketing officer for Revel Systems, a cloud-based technology provider. Lybeer discusses how technology is transforming the restaurant industry today.

According to Lybeer, technology brands are experiencing an exciting time in the restaurant space as more and more restaurants are relying on technology for both front and back of house operations. He highlights that one of the biggest challenges faced by the industry today is rising costs, including costs of food, real estate, and labor. This is putting a lot of pressure on restaurants to find ways to become more efficient.

Lybeer acknowledges that restaurants have traditionally lagged behind in adopting technology, but sees an opportunity for them to leverage technology to navigate the challenges they are facing. By embracing technology, restaurants can streamline their operations and improve their overall efficiency.

Lybeer also talks about some specific ways that Revel Systems is helping restaurants achieve this goal. For example, he discusses how their cloud-based systems can help reduce costs by automating processes such as inventory management and labor scheduling. He also talks about how their mobile ordering platform can help increase revenue by providing customers with a convenient way to order online or through their smartphones.

Overall, Lybeer believes that technology has the potential to revolutionize the restaurant industry if it is used effectively. He encourages restaurant owners and operators to embrace new technologies and explore ways to use them creatively in order to improve efficiency and profitability in today’s competitive marketplace.