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Name: The fast-casual industry has doubled in size over the last decade. As brands continue to scale, one
Uploaded: 2026-06-23T22:47:12.006Z
Channel: Luke Wilwerding
Description: The fast-casual industry has doubled in size over the last decade. As brands continue to scale, one thing is becoming increasingly clear: Restaurants are becoming data centers that serve food. I rec

Revenue Leader at Elo (a Zebra Technologies company) | Member, Intel Channel Board of Advisors | Retail, Hospitality & Edge AI

The fast-casual industry has doubled in size over the last decade. As brands continue to scale, one thing is becoming increasingly clear: Restaurants are becoming data centers that serve food. I recently joined @Cherryh Cansler on the Restaurant Operator Podcast to discuss the Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers list and the technology trends shaping the next generation of restaurant growth. We explored topics including: • Where operators should invest their first AI dollar • How customer data is becoming a competitive advantage • The future of self-service and personalization • Why the winning brands of tomorrow will be powered by intelligent automation and connected technology Technology is no longer just supporting restaurant operations, it's becoming a core driver of guest experience, labor optimization, and business performance. Thank you to Cherryh and the Fast Casual team for the great conversation. Listen to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/g9DGBG9R What technology investment do you believe will have the biggest impact on restaurants over the next five years? #RestaurantTechnology #FastCasual #AI #QSR #DigitalTransformation #EloIsEverywhere

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