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Would You Like Fries With Those Prompts? Operators Using AI Are Cutting Food, Labor, Other Costs

PRESS / Would You Like Fries With Those Prompts? Operators Using AI Are Cutting Food, Labor, Other Costs Would You Like Fries With Those Prompts? Operators Using AI Are Cutting Food, Labor, Other Costs August 4, 2026 Restaurant operators using AI are finally seeing real results across the metrics that...

Restaurant Operators Turn to Training and Tech to Meet Cost Challenges

Restaurant365, a management software developer for the food and beverage industry, surveyed more than 400 operators on challenges and solutions in the first half of 2026. Labor and...

Restaurant365 Research Identifies a New Restaurant Profitability Gap: Operators Using AI Are Pulling Ahead

Mid-year analysis of more than 420 restaurant operators representing nearly 10,000 locations finds AI adopters report reductions in food and labor costs and greater operational efficiency as industry...

Restaurant365 Announces Transform 2026: Helping Restaurant Leaders Drive Profitability in the Age of AI

Industry leaders will gather in Scottsdale this November to learn where AI is delivering real results, how leading operators are improving profitability, and what the future of restaurant...

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Restaurant365 Customer Data Reveals 5% Increase in YOY Sales Among Other Shifts in Industry Trends

Despite increased sales, operators must take action to combat a 13% increase in food costs and an 8% increase in labor.

QSRs Update Physical Restaurants to Drive Digital Sales

This article appeared in PYMNTS.com and features Tony Smith, Co-founder and CEO of Restaurant365. This week in restaurants, Wendy’s and Taco Bell develop new restaurant designs with an eye

How Restaurant365 Puts Its People (And Food) First

Building an employee-centric culture is something Restaurant365 takes to heart. As such, collaboration, engagement and connection are essential pieces to R365’s respectful, inclusive and award-winning

The Playbook for Converting Restaurant Managers into Operators

In this new landscape, leaders are being trusted with increased authority, autonomy, and compensation, and expectations have risen.

Restaurant365 Announces First National Two-Day User Conference

Sold-out event to feature a conversation with award-winning chef Stephanie Izard, 15+ hours of customizable training, networking sessions, and a solutions bar.

10 Fascinating Restaurant Tech Products to Watch

Unified data platforms and integrated kitchen management systems were top trends throughout the Show’s tech pavilion, alongside smart robots capable of performing a wide range

Dropping Degree Requirements is a Growing Trend in the Restaurant Industry

“A diverse workforce brings diverse ideas and innovative solutions to problems,” Harris said. “In the restaurant industry, you interact with people from all walks of

Restaurant Operators Want Smarter Software to Simplify Payments Complexity

Patios and creative outdoor dining spaces became a necessity to keep restaurants afloat during the pandemic; now, they’re being leveraged as additional revenue streams. Attracting

Restaurant365 Announces $135M Funding Round Co-Led by KKR and L Catterton

Leading restaurant enterprise management software company surpasses $1B valuation.

Restaurant365 to Showcase at the NRA Show 2023 Following $135M Round

Restaurant365 will demo new and upcoming products and enhancements, present an educational TECH Talk, and host a Solutions Bar. IRVINE, CALIF., May 19, 2023 –

Restaurant365 Adds R365 Intelligence to Their Product Suite

R365 Intelligence enables restaurant operators to combine metrics from disparate platforms with R365 data for complete BI reporting in a centralized location. IRVINE, CALIF., April

Why restaurant jobs can lead to corporate success for Gen Z

For many of today's corporate professionals, waiting tables or washing dishes was their first introduction to the workforce. And while they may no longer brag

5 Secrets to Winning Over ‘Zoomer’ Consumers

At the recent Future Menus 2023 – a gathering of menu innovators from around the world – emerging food trends were discussed. This year, it

How Will AI Like ChatGPT Change the Restaurant Industry?

While the application of AI may seem to be endless, it isn’t likely to replace a chef or waitstaff anytime soon. In the restaurant industry,

9 Ways to Combat Increasing Food Costs

Owners and managers see the overall impact on monthly or quarterly profit and loss statements, but understanding and managing food costs in real time remains

Accounting Software is not One-Size-Fits-All

It is common practice for businesses to start their journey with generic accounting software. However, as day-to-day bookkeeping tasks become complex, it can be difficult

Expanding Your Business? Seven Tips to Improve Cash Flow to Fund a New Location

Restaurant technology innovations are quickly changing the way our industry does business. This is great news for an industry that lagged in innovation for many

Podcast: Preventing Burnout in Industries with High Turnover Rates

Our CEO and co-founder Tony Smith talks with Jonathan Westover on the Human Capital Innovations podcast about preventing burnout, and building a strong team and

7 Mistakes Restaurant Operators Make When Investing in Technology

Restaurant technology innovations are quickly changing the way our industry does business. This is great news for an industry that lagged in innovation for many

8 Tips to Prepare Your Restaurant for Super Bowl Sunday

According to a 2022 survey conducted by the National Retail Federation, 13.7 million adults planned to watch the game at a bar or restaurant. To

How the covid-19 pandemic altered the restaurant industry forever

Pandemic restaurant-going was like a series of twists on the old Yogi Berra quip about how nobody goes there anymore because it’s too crowded. First,

Restaurant365 Releases 2022 State of the Industry Survey Results

R365 State of the Industry Customer Survey results show that 60% of surveyed customers plan to expand their businesses in 2023 amidst predicted continuation in

The Highs and Lows of CSAT Scores — and How to Handle Both

R365 is excited to be included in this article by Built In LA in which three customer success leaders share their advice for handling the

Using Amazon’s Blueprint to Transform Your Restaurant Business

Restaurant operators looking to grow their enterprise’s profits and/or location count can learn from Amazon’s entrepreneurial ingenuity and apply the lessons to running a restaurant.