Episode description

Welcome to Part 2 in our "Best of" Series.  This episode doubles down on data (not for) dummies as we explore the transformative power of data in the connected restaurant. 

Our esteemed guests dive into all aspects of data beyond the numbers⸺specifically, its strategic role in driving innovation from the kitchen to the customer experience.

Top takeaways include: 

• How API ecosystems impact data collection and strategies  
• Innovative approaches for data storytelling 
• Presenting the data … Is the dashboard dead?!
• The skinny on data lakes, data models, and analyzing data in flow 
• Challenges and techniques for managing large volumes of data volumes efficiently
• Integrating real-time data for operational efficiency in the kitchen 
• How loyalty apps can help (or not) with data capture and customer engagement 

Hear how data-centric approaches can reshape the restaurant industry, especially when rooted in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML). 

Guest soundbites from:
Phil Crawford (Adyen) / Josh Boshard (Savory) / Kelly MacPherson (Union Square Hospitality Group) / Darien Bates (FourTop Solutions) /  Meredith Sandland & Carl Orsbourn (The Digital Restaurant)

Related Episodes

• AI Inside & Outside the Four Walls – Phil Crawford, CKE
• The Future of Data Starts Here – Darien Bates, FourTop

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