Where are you on the restaurant tech journey? | 069

About this episode

D.J. Costantino discusses the stages of a restaurant's digital journey and the importance of understanding your technology's position in the competitive landscape.

Do you ever wonder if your restaurant's technology is ahead of the curve, just keeping pace, or falling behind the competition? In a tough environment where 44% of restaurants are missing their labor targets, knowing where you stand is the first step to getting ahead. In this special solo episode, host D.J. Costantino walks you through the four distinct stages of a restaurant's digital journey: from "Analog" paper-and-pen operations to a fully "Optimized" and integrated tech stack. Discover w...

People in this episode

Host: D.J. Costantino

Topics covered

• restaurant technology
• digital journey
• labor targets
• tech stack
• business management

Keywords

• restaurant tech
• digital transformation
• technology adoption
• labor management
• business strategy

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