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Going to a restaurant for a quick bite or drink isn’t the same as it was just a few years ago. Advances in bar technology have been made to support staff during the pandemic, keep customers safe, and improve the company’s bottom line.
From natural wine delivered right to your door to a contactless ordering process, customers are experiencing the future of the restaurant industry and being introduced to Industry 5.0. Below are a few advancements in bar tech that have already been implemented.
QR Codes and Contactless Payment
Due to the pandemic, anyone that goes out to eat or drink is probably familiar with the QR codes replacing handheld menus. This is a trend that looks like it will stay well beyond the pandemic, as it makes it cheaper to update menus.
Similarly, contactless payments are estimated to rise from $2 trillion in 2020 to $6 trillion by 2024. It’s more hygienic, safer, and instant.
Kitchen Display Systems
Digital menu boards are also replacing traditional printed tickets. Kitchen Display Systems (KDS) help kitchen staff at bars clearly see priority tickets and any modifications to a dish.
Because the system is connected to the point-of-sale (POS) system, the KDS can also track inventory and signal to the front-of-house when a product is out of stock. Because it’s 100% digital, this system is more sustainable and streamlines workflow between the front and back of house.