{"id":2436,"date":"2023-04-19T12:05:30","date_gmt":"2023-04-19T11:05:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mapalstg.wpengine.com\/en\/?post_type=resource&#038;p=2436"},"modified":"2026-10-01T08:59:17","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T07:59:17","slug":"restaurant-technology-robots-ai-reduce-costs","status":"publish","type":"resource","link":"https:\/\/mapal-os.com\/en\/enhancing-customer-experience\/restaurant-technology-robots-ai-reduce-costs\/","title":{"rendered":"The future of restaurant technology: will robots and AI reduce costs?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"wp-block-mapal-vertical-section alignfull vertical-section is-layout-flow wp-block-mapal-vertical-section-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light vertical-section__container\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group vertical-section__row is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-79dc550c wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group vertical-section__content is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mapal-content-section content-section wp-block-group mapal-pattern-resource-starter-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns content-section__columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-c7ebd8d6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column wp-block-column--left is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"724\" height=\"482\" src=\"https:\/\/mapal-os.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/08\/Robot_serving_in_a_restaurant.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mapal-os.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/08\/Robot_serving_in_a_restaurant.jpg 724w, https:\/\/mapal-os.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/08\/Robot_serving_in_a_restaurant-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A wave of digitisation swept the hospitality industry<\/strong> during the pandemic, accelerating restaurant technology to heights unimagined before it began. In some ways, it was a good thing as our sector was almost forced to become more efficient to survive.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Brands that were first to take the leap found the creativity to pivot towards online ordering, delivery, and dark kitchens. This then led many brands to re-examine their digital presence to maximise these new online channels. All this made a digital transformation in hospitality an even more pressing requirement and now that the pandemic is well behind us, restaurant tech continues to evolve.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this article, we take a look at the leading trends in restaurant technology and try to answer the question,<strong> is robotisation the answer to rising costs and labour shortages?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-restaurant-technology-the-dominance-of-omnichannel-nbsp-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-heading-4\">Restaurant technology: the dominance of omnichannel&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Customers have become increasingly used to ordering whatever they want, whenever they want it.&nbsp; There are so many ways to order food whether via the company\u2019s app or website, a third-party aggregator, a digital kiosk, QR-code-enables tables, WhatsApp, or by simply asking Alexa.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But it isn\u2019t all about what customers want, <strong>omnichannel operations are now vital for any food service business <\/strong>to increase sales, optimise kitchen space and for building loyalty.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While <strong>third-party aggregators<\/strong> saw huge growth during the pandemic, operators have since caught up and are developing their own delivery solutions. The high commissions charged by third-party aggregators have driven many restaurant brands to create their own delivery fleets. This gives them more control over their end-to-end service and they can also pass on savings to their customers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/forbesbusinesscouncil\/2022\/01\/20\/understanding-digital-business-models-virtual-restaurants-and-ghost-kitchens\/?sh=5c8913217f7f\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Virtual kitchens<\/a> are still on the increase and companies that operate their own virtual kitchens and ordering apps have<strong> direct access to customer data<\/strong>, further strengthening their own digital marketing efforts. Offering multiple concepts out of the same kitchen through online ordering and restaurant tech gives operators the chance to <strong>maximise space, improve their food offerings and keep costs down<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A solid online presence is essential for success<\/strong> in omnichannel operations, and it doesn\u2019t always come overnight. KFC faced this problem, and it has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketingweek.com\/kfc-pizza-hut-digitals-growth-potential\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">been steadily investing in digital marketing<\/a> over the past few years. The pizza delivery market is highly competitive and one bad experience can lose customers for life. Pizza Hut invested in data capture technology and introduced lifecycle campaigns through automated and personalised communication. The results were clear: conversion rates doubled, and customer engagement increased by over a third. These strengthened relationships improved loyalty, revenue and margins while also keeping customers at the heart of everything they do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-robotisation-labour-saving-or-cost-reducing-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-heading-4\">Robotisation labour saving or cost-reducing?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The recent recruitment crisis has led to speculation that robots could alleviate our woes. <strong>But is robotisation the answer to filling the talent gap<\/strong>? For more insights on this topic, watch our recent webinar: <a href=\"https:\/\/mapal-os.com\/en\/resources\/human-vs-robots-is-robotics-the-future-of-the-restaurant\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Humans vs. robots: Is robotics the future of the restaurant?<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many brands who are investing in restaurant tech are starting to experiment with robots in their operations. Let\u2019s take a look at some examples to see if the benefits really do outweigh the costs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/business\/2022\/jun\/10\/uk-restaurant-bella-italia-robot-waiter\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Bella Italia was the first brand to trial Bellabot<\/a> \u2013 made by Chinese company Padu &#8211; in the UK last year. The robot can carry up to 40 kg on four trays, delivering plates to tables and retrieving them later, but need human help to load and unload. Apart from attempting to fill the talent gap, the experiment also attracted a lot of attention on social media networks such as TikTok.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>McDonald\u2019s<\/strong>, on the other hand, started introducing Padu\u2019s Bellabot into some of their Slovenian stores in December 2021. The objective at the time was to reduce virus transmission and help reduce costs and improve efficiency. But the brand\u2019s CEO, Chris Kemczinski, told Restaurant Business Online: \u201c<strong>We\u2019ve spent a lot of money and effort looking into robotics, and there\u2019s not going to be a silver bullet that addresses this for the industry\u201d, the economics don\u2019t pencil out<\/strong>.\u201d According to him, robots alone are not the solution as stores need significant infrastructure investments to make it work: \u201cAdd those costs in\u201d, says Kemczinski, and the labour savings are just not enough to justify the investment.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-does-robotisation-affect-the-customer-experience-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-heading-4\">Does robotisation affect the customer experience?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Customer experience is among the top business objectives for restaurant operators worldwide, but how will robots influence that experience?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Journal of Tourism Futures report by Emerald suggests that the <strong>most important elements of customer experience are food quality, service quality, comfort, ambience, price, health and safety<\/strong>. However, in the same report, they also said that customer surveys carried out in 2019 revealed they felt that not all tasks were suitable for robotisation.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most suitable tasks were deemed to be cleaning tables, giving more menu information, and taking orders. But from a business perspective, using robots to take orders could sacrifice upsell opportunities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can read more about how digital technology and robotisation will affect the future of restaurant tech in our recent whitepaper, <a href=\"https:\/\/mapal-os.com\/en\/resources\/whitepapers\/accelerated-digitalisation-in-the-hospitality-industry\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Accelerated digitisation in the hospitality industry<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"773\" height=\"452\" src=\"https:\/\/mapal-os.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/08\/Restaurant_manager_using_software_on_a_mobile_device.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2435\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mapal-os.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/08\/Restaurant_manager_using_software_on_a_mobile_device.jpg 773w, https:\/\/mapal-os.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/08\/Restaurant_manager_using_software_on_a_mobile_device-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mapal-os.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/08\/Restaurant_manager_using_software_on_a_mobile_device-768x449.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 773px) 100vw, 773px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-how-can-restaurant-technology-improve-the-customer-experience-while-reducing-costs-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-heading-4\">How can restaurant technology improve the customer experience while reducing costs?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The extent to which we\u2019ll see robotisation in restaurants is still unclear. But there are many other ways that digital technology helps hospitality businesses reduce costs while also enhancing the customer experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-digitise-training-with-a-hospitality-lms-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-heading-5\"><strong>Digitise training with a hospitality LMS&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The human factor is the keystone of the hotel and restaurant industry, so it\u2019s essential to invest in people development, especially considering the increasing lack of talent available.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hospitality LMS (Learning Management Systems) are platforms that enable you to manage employee learning and skills development. Many businesses use a hospitality LMS such as Flow Learning by Mapal to <strong>train teams on brand standards, compliance, product knowledge and service<\/strong>. Flow also offers career planning tools to help you encourage and prepare your best talent for management positions. Onboarding becomes a smoother and shorter process, new hires start motivated and ready to hit the floor and employee retention increases as your teams can see real career development paths for the future.<br> &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-improve-people-engagement-and-the-employee-experience-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-heading-5\"><strong>Improve people engagement and the employee experience&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Engaged employees are happier, more productive and more committed to your brand<\/strong>. So, it makes sense to invest in your people engagement strategy and maximise communication via digital tools. Engagement by Mapal enables you to automate communications, such as instant messaging, forums and online suggestion boxes that ensure employees feel heard and improve team spirit. Investing in people engagement tools helps maintain a strong and positive corporate culture, foster internal communication, monitor employee experience and retain talent over the long term.<br> &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-ai-powered-shift-scheduling-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-heading-5\"><strong>AI-powered shift scheduling&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shift scheduling is perhaps one of the most time-consuming tasks a manager performs. There are so many criteria to consider: maximising revenue while keeping labour costs down and finding enough staff to cover your needs and keep them happy. Workforce by Mapal <a href=\"https:\/\/mapal-os.com\/en\/solutions\/workforce\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">staff schedule optimisation engine<\/a> makes it easy for you through <strong>AI algorithms that help you find the best combination of staff and skills for maximum productivity in each sales channel <\/strong>and ensures you\u2019re never over- or understaffed. As a result, teams are more productive, happier and less stressed, offering customers a better service which benefits your business revenue all around.&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-streamline-your-operations-management-procedures-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-heading-5\"><strong>Streamline your operations management procedures&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your team takes a significant amount of time performing daily operational checks to guarantee the necessary health and safety conditions to protect your guests. And if you\u2019re still using manual procedures for these operations management tasks, you\u2019re probably not achieving the compliance levels you need and also wasting time that your team could be spending with customers. Digitising your operations management procedures into a <strong>simple checklist app reduces time spent and also boosts compliance levels and improves safety at your venues<\/strong>. Read more about <a href=\"https:\/\/mapal-os.com\/en\/solutions\/compliance\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">digitising operations management tasks<\/a> with Compliance by Mapal.&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-slicker-kitchen-management-with-food-management-software-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-heading-5\"><strong>Slicker kitchen management with food management software&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Restaurants are facing the perfect storm and battling with issues such as food inflation, supply chain issues and more discerning customers with less disposable income&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, despite the cost challenges, hospitality must also guarantee a quality customer experience to stand out from the rest and maintain loyalty and preserve their reputation. Kitchen and <span aria-disabled=\"true\">food management software<\/span> for chefs such as Easilys f&amp;b by Mapal enables you to <strong>streamline supplier relationships and inventory management, improve traceability and keep costs down<\/strong>. With its menu engineering features, you can track ingredients and costs instantly with all nutritional information at hand, calculate prices and monitor sales via POS integrations.&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-make-the-right-decisions-with-business-intelligence-tools-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-heading-5\"><strong>Make the right decisions with business intelligence tools&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We have so much data at our fingertips today, that it can be hard to keep track of and use it to our best advantage. <a href=\"https:\/\/mapal-os.com\/en\/solutions\/analytics\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Business intelligence tools<\/a> are a huge help to operators by <strong>gathering all your data from customers, suppliers, sales, profits, etc. and presenting you with valuable insights<\/strong>. Track your KPIs, and monitor sales by channel, meal type, time of day or period, weather conditions through Analytics by Mapal which integrates with the entire <a href=\"https:\/\/mapal-os.com\/en\/solutions\/analytics\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mapal OS hospitality management system<\/a>, or your external systems to give you cross-business analysis for better decision making.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read the full report on the state of digital transformation in the hospitality industry and the future of robotisation in this comprehensive whitepaper, <a href=\"\/en\/accelerated-digitalisation-hospitality-industry\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"\/en\/accelerated-digitalisation-hospitality-industry\/\">Accelerated digitisation in the hospitality industry<\/a>. 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