Technology, trends redefining of foodservice

Technology, trends redefining of foodservice

In American, the trends in eating in restaurants are changing. Restaurants that are only kitchen based are most common. This means that people are still interested in foods that are prepared in a restaurant but prefer eating those foods in different places. The definition of what a restaurant is slowly changing. Research shows that restaurant sales increased by 3.5 per cent while quick services cafeterias increased by 5.3 per cent. This increase has greatly been influenced by the involvement of technology in restaurants that have enabled faster services. Example of this technology is the Cali group who are currently using robots that flips buggers and enhancing kiosks that are self-service and have facial recognition ability. Other technologies like bear robots have been invented and can be programmed to set dinning designs. Thanks to Sunnyvale. These technologies are not meant to replace the restaurant personnel instead improve customer service.

Effect on Chicago

An increase in the “virtual restaurants” will see the economy of Chicago overgrow. It is expected with this trend more people; especially the millennials will spend much on food from these restaurants; hence the owners will get more revenue and eventually there will be a growth in the economy. There is likely to be environmental pollution. The fact that all these foods are to be packaged in small bags, it means that disposal will be poor, leading to contamination. A food delivery business will thrive to satisfy the need to deliver food to people home. This means the creation of employment. More employment will be offered to the community as the new trends will need many specialist and technicians to repair and maintain the machines in the foodservice. There is also likely to be a low demand for kitchenware, this because most people will be ordering from the restaurants hence no need to cook. The businesses’ dealing with kitchenware in Chicago will face challenges to reach economies of scale due to theses low demands.

Technology is evolving in every sector, from the banks, communications online shops and many more. I would be interested in such technology in the food industry because it would easier the service industry, quicken the procedure and offer fresh more healthy foods. Additionally, since the technology doesn’t bring unemployment instead brings about efficiency, it is an advantage to the people as in one way it is going to create employment to the personnel responsible for repairing and maintaining them.

Other students reading this article should learn that technology in the in-food industry, especially the restaurants, will reduce the time that customer uses in a restaurant due to quick service and allows faster paying of bills. Technology will help in the customization of customers orders as per their preference.