What will restaurants be like in 2050?

Restaurant 2.0 is currently booming. The restaurant business is becoming increasingly digitalized. This trend is mainly due to the public's growing interest in new technologies. With the introduction of the 5G network and the widespread use of the internet of things or IoT, tomorrow's restaurant chains will be even more successful. What are the main features of these restaurants?

The development of self-service

Today, the fast-food market occupies an important place in the restaurant industry. It's even the most profitable sector. It is primarily appreciated for the speed of its services and the price ranges it offers. However, menu quality in fast-food restaurants often leaves much to be desired.

Tomorrow's restaurants will be based on the "fast casual" concept. This innovative idea combines the advantages of fast food with the quality of meals offered by classic restaurants. It will be based primarily on the development of intelligent kiosks that will revolutionize self-service. These will offer fast food, prepared with quality ingredients by automated machines.

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Using data to personalize your offer

Today's restaurants are already beginning to harness the data available to improve the consumer experience. However, since the rollout of digitalization is not yet complete, its potential has yet to be realized. In the future, the available data will be large enough to enable a more targeted offer. Based on the public's choices and feedback, restaurateurs will be able to personalize their digital menu.

Customized offers will not be limited to seated catering. The takeaway sector will also offer customized menus. Ordering platforms will take each customer's preferences into account and store them on computer servers. Suggestions will thus depend on the information stored.

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Electronic payment

Dematerialized payment systems are already in use in today's catering industry. However, paying a bill with physical money is still the usual method. In the restaurants of the future, banknotes will be replaced by a virtual system. Digital currency offers a number of advantages. It's easier to use and requires no calculation. When payment is made, the exact amount is debited from the customer's account.

Today, the bankcard is the most widely used digital payment system. In the near future, other easier methods will be in demand. The most promising are cryptocurrency, online payment sites and the use of connected objects.

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Automation of repetitive tasks

Cooking is an art that only chefs can master. However, the various preparation tasks are often repetitive and can be carried out by specialized automata. Computer programs are also a great help when it comes to determining cooking parameters: temperature, amount of salt, cooking time, and so on. Automating these tasks will lighten the cook's workload, allowing him or her to focus on creating and perfecting recipes. Computerized management programs will also be used to administer the dining room and the entire business. Nonetheless, staff will always have a key role to play in the smooth running of a restaurant chain.

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