QSR July 2023

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14 Sifting Through the Noise: How to Avoid Greenwashed Products at Your Earth Friendly Restaurant ‘Greenwashed’ products pose a danger to brands. SPONSORED BY PHADE

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Restaurant Equipment & Technology / July 2023 As restaurants continue to combat new challenges, here are some of the companies and vendors offering solutions.

SALES & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT GROUP PUBLISHER Greg Sanders gsanders@wtwhmedia.com NATIONAL SALES DIRECTOR Eugene Drezner edrezner@wtwhmedia.com 919-945-0705 NATIONAL SALES MANAGER Edward Richards erichards@wtwhmedia.com 919-945-0714 NATIONAL SALES MANAGER Amber Dobsovic adobsovic@wtwhmedia.com 919-945-0712 NATIONAL SALES MANAGER John Krueger jkrueger@wtwhmedia.com 919-945-0728 CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE Mitch Avery mavery@wtwhmedia.com 919-945-0722 CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE Tracy Doubts tdoubts@wtwhmedia.com 919-945-0704

Old wisdom has noted that the restaurant industry was slow to adapt to certain technologies. The digitization of, well, everything was a slow and steady process playing out during the 2000s and 2010s. New equipment, technology, and digital solutions were rolled out fast and furious, all with the aim of helping restaurants become more efficient. JULY / 2023 ADOBE STOCK / STRATFORDPRODUCTIONS Restaurant Equipment & Technology

44 ACRELEC 46 APEX ORDER PICKUP SOLUTIONS 48 DSA SIGNAGE 50 INTELLIHOT 52 LOOMIS

54 NCCO 56 NOMAD GO 58 R.F. TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 60 RESTAURANT TECHNOLOGIES

62 SSI SCHAEFER 64 SEB PROFESSIONAL 66 TRANSACT

54 Looking to Improve Kitchen Operations? Start with Labeling Save time, reduce waste, and improve efficiency with NCCO’s DateCodeGenie. SPONSORED BY NCCO 56 Why Manual Inventory Counts computer vision counts improve efficiency while unlocking supply chain automation. SPONSORED BY NOMAD GO 58 Restaurant Tech: Why Operators Need a Full-Service Technology Partner The right partner keeps the focus on the customer experience, not technical difficulties. SPONSORED BY R.F. TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 60 With top-line costs rising, practical cost-cutting measures are more pivotal than ever. SPONSORED BY RESTAURANT TECHNOLOGIES 62 Leveraging Automation for Mixed SKU Case Palletizing and Route Sequencing How restaurants can get the right mix of products on every pallet. SPONSORED BY SSI SCHAEFER Are a Thing of the Past Fast and accurate mobile AI How a 20-Unit Franchisee Saved $8,000 Per Store

64 How Automation in the Coffee Space is Improving Both Operations and the Customer Experience With the simple push of a button, operators can provide consistent, delicious coffee. SPONSORED BY SEB PROFESSIONAL 66 Battling Labor Shortages and Rising Food Costs with Technology How technology is revolutionizing the back-of-house. SPONSORED BY TRANSACT TECHNOLOGIES—BOHA! 68 Maximizing Drive-Thru Traffic with Outdoor Digital Reader Boards How to boost drive-thru efficiency and revenue. SPONSORED BY WATCHFIRE 70 The End-to-End Solution that Will Increase Drive-Thru Velocity and Sales Operators report a return on investment in as little as nine months after installing this solution. SPONSORED BY XENIAL

TECHNOLOGIES—BOHA!

68 WATCHFIRE 70 XENIAL

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44 How Quick-Service Restaurants Can Elevate the Self-Ordering Experience Interactive kiosks help build loyalty and increase revenue. SPONSORED BY ACRELEC 46 Why Digital Orders Need a Digital Chain of Custody End-to-end data improves efficiency, ensures better customer experiences. SPONSORED BY APEX ORDER PICKUP SOLUTIONS 48 Why Restaurants Are Switching to Hybrid Drive-Thru Menuboards They’re the perfect tool for the post-pandemic landscape. SPONSORED BY DSA SIGNAGE 50 2023 Restaurant Mantra: Operational Efficiency Tankless water heaters can reduce energy use by 40 percent while saving space. SPONSORED BY INTELLIHOT 52 How Restaurants Can Reap Savings in an Uncertain Market Automating cash management leads to improved profitability. SPONSORED BY LOOMIS

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