{"id":9436,"date":"2024-07-26T22:21:20","date_gmt":"2024-07-26T22:21:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.getcraver.com\/restaurant-ai-partnerships\/"},"modified":"2025-11-26T12:31:12","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T19:31:12","slug":"restaurant-ai-partnerships","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.getcraver.com\/blog\/restaurant-ai-partnerships\/","title":{"rendered":"These Restaurant AI Partnerships Are Revolutionizing the Industry"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Back in November, <a href=\"\/blog\/restaurant-technology-trends\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span>we predicted<\/span><\/a> that AI-powered restaurant solutions would dominate 2024.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And, as it turns out\u2026 we were right.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, halfway through 2024, you\u2019d be hard-pressed to find a restaurant that hasn\u2019t at least <em>tried<\/em> some sort of AI automation \u2014 and it\u2019s not just the \u201cbig guys,\u201d either.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AI is making a difference in <em>every<\/em> kind of restaurant, from local mom-and-pop shops and <a href=\"\/case-study-mocha-nut\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>independently-owned cafes<\/span><\/a> to massive chains like <a href=\"\/blog\/starbucks-business-strategy-cold-customized-drinks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>Starbucks<\/span><\/a> and <a href=\"\/blog\/best-restaurant-apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>Domino\u2019s Pizza<\/span><\/a>.&nbsp;<br>And, if you want some numbers to back that up\u2026&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Restaurant AI currently has a market value of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mordorintelligence.com\/industry-reports\/artificial-intelligence-in-food-and-beverages-market\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span>USD 9.68B<\/span><\/a>, but that number is expected to keep growing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Current predictions even suggest we\u2019ll hit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mordorintelligence.com\/industry-reports\/artificial-intelligence-in-food-and-beverages-market\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span>USD 48.99B<\/span><\/a> by 2029. That\u2019s a 406% increase in market value\u2026 in <em>just five years.<\/em>)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So yes, AI is absolutely everywhere in the restaurant industry right now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But it\u2019s because it can \u2014 and does \u2014 make a difference for the restaurants that use it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And, if you keep reading\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AI can make a difference for you, too.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">An Intro to AI (and the Types Restaurants Should Know About)&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, before we take you any further down the restaurant AI rabbit hole\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s check that we\u2019re on the same <em>artificially intelligent <\/em>page with some definitions, shall we?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some AI terms and phrases* you should know before reading on.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.techtarget.com\/searchenterpriseai\/definition\/AI-Artificial-Intelligence\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>Artificial Intelligence<\/span><\/a>: \u201cthe simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems.\u201d<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mckinsey.com\/featured-insights\/mckinsey-explainers\/what-is-generative-ai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>Generative AI<\/span><\/a>: a type of AI \u201cthat can be used to create new content, including audio, code, images, text, simulations, and videos.\u201d\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Examples: ChatGBT, DALL-E, Google Bard<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.google.com\/conversational-ai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>Conversational AI<\/span><\/a>: \u201ca type of [AI] that can simulate human conversation.\u201d\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Examples: Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Siri<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.techtarget.com\/searchenterpriseai\/tip\/Generative-AI-vs-predictive-AI-Understanding-the-differences\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>Predictive AI<\/span><\/a>: \u201ca type of [AI] that uses patterns in historical data to forecast future outcomes or classify future events\u201d (like sales data, inventory forecasting, etc.)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Examples: Dataiku, 6sense, DataRobot<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to dive deeper into the complex world of AI, there\u2019s a whole <em>Internet<\/em><span> of information out there for you to get lost in.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, for today\u2019s article-reading purposes, these four definitions are all you\u2019re gonna need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>*We\u2019re using definitions from AI and tech experts here because, while Craver might be <a href=\"\/case-studies\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span>good at<\/span><em><span><span> <\/span>many<\/span><\/em><span> things<\/span><span><\/span><\/a>, credit to the AI brainiacs where credit is due.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With your up-to-date understanding of AI \u2014 and some expert definitions in your back pocket \u2014 it\u2019s time to see how it all ties into your restaurant\u2019s day-to-day and long-term strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At a high level, AI helps your restaurant do everything from <a href=\"\/blog\/ai-in-restaurants\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span>boosting efficiencies<\/span><\/a> to saving time and money with <a href=\"\/blog\/restaurant-automation\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span>automation<\/span><\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But at an <em>operational <\/em>level, those benefits come in all shapes, sizes, and use cases, depending on exactly where you want \u2014 or need \u2014 support.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>(And don\u2019t worry; none of these examples include replacing human employees with robot ones.)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few popular ways restaurant owners use AI (and what they can help with).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Customer Service Automation and Voice Assistants<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know <a href=\"https:\/\/velaro.com\/blog\/survey-says-consumers-hate-being-put-on-hold-heres-how-to-fix-that\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span>60% of customers<\/span><\/a> won\u2019t stay on hold for longer than a minute? Customer service AI partnerships \u2014 like the one between <a href=\"https:\/\/www.restaurantbusinessonline.com\/technology\/del-taco-add-ai-voice-bots-drive-thrus\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span>Del Taco and Presto<\/span><\/a> \u2014 reduce customer service wait times, helping you help your customers better and faster (no matter how busy things are).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWith Del Taco\u2019s desire to build a drive-thru that improves operational efficiency while delivering an elevated guest experience, the Presto A.I.-based voice assistant solution is a natural choice.\u201d \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.restaurantbusinessonline.com\/technology\/del-taco-add-ai-voice-bots-drive-thrus\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span>Kevin Pope<\/span><\/a>, Vice President Operations Innovation at Del Taco<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Inventory Monitoring, Management, and Optimization<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Food waste is a massive problem in the U.S., with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.feedingamerica.org\/our-work\/reduce-food-waste\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span>~52%<\/span><\/a> coming from the food industry alone (<em>not<\/em> a great stat, I know). Luckily, there are AI-powered partnerships that optimize inventory and food prep and minimize your food waste, like the pilot between <a href=\"https:\/\/www.restaurantbusinessonline.com\/technology\/chipotle-tests-forecasting-tech-ensure-guests-never-have-wait-workers-cook-more-steak\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span>Chipotle and PreciTaste<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe new kitchen management system has alleviated manual tasks for our crew and given restaurant managers the tools they need to make informed in-the-moment decisions, ultimately enabling them to focus on an exceptional culinary and an outstanding guest experience.\u201d \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.restaurantbusinessonline.com\/technology\/chipotle-tests-forecasting-tech-ensure-guests-never-have-wait-workers-cook-more-steak\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span>Curt Garner,<\/span><\/a> Chief Technology Officer at Chipotle<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getcraver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Restaurant-AI-Partnerships.png\" alt=\"Chef using AI System in Restaurant\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Data Insights and Analytics for Marketing and Loyalty&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Leveraging customer data for experience-improving endeavors is easier and more efficient with AI partnerships (like <a href=\"https:\/\/digiday.com\/marketing\/tgi-fridays-looks-ai-media-buying\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span>TGI Fridays and Urban Airship<\/span><\/a>). AI-driven insights show preferences and trends, easily translatable to personalizations, loyalty programs, and more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe value of AI is doing things that create a natural engagement, but doing it at scale. The AI and the machine learning allow us to take all this data that we have, and create personalized engagement, and allows us to talk to individual guests at a scale that we never would have before.\u201d \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/restaurants.wbresearch.com\/blog\/tgi-fridays-artificial-intelligence-helping-customer-service-strategy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span>Sherif Mityas<\/span><\/a>, Chief Experience Officer for TGI Fridays<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On top of that, AI partnerships can also help with staffing and scheduling optimization, retargeting campaigns and advertisements, <a href=\"\/feature\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span>mobile app<\/span><\/a> and <a href=\"\/kiosk\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span>self-service kiosk<\/span><\/a> customizations\u2026&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A seemingly <em>endless <\/em>number of <a href=\"\/blog\/ai-in-restaurants\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">efficiencies<\/a> that are going nowhere but up from here.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"separators-custom-box  \"  style='background-color: #fff8f1;'>\n\n\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cta_title\" \n\t\t\tstyle='color:#000000;'\t\t\t>Explore more AI-powered benefits in our Restaurant Online Ordering Guide.\u00a0<\/div>\n\t\t\n        \n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#Download\"\n\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\tstyle=\"background-image: linear-gradient(to left, rgb(217,58,1), rgb(239,100,16));\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"\" \n\t\t\tstyle='color:#ffffff;'\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tGet Your Copy!\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Restaurant AI in Action: Two Mini Case Studies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So, you know what types of AI restaurants use most often and what operational efficiencies they\u2019re capable of.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now it\u2019s time to see effective AI partnerships in action with mini case studies from McDonald\u2019s and WingStop.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s get into it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#1 &#8211; Better Customer Experience with McDonald&#8217;s and Google Cloud&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In <a href=\"https:\/\/corporate.mcdonalds.com\/corpmcd\/our-stories\/article\/new-growth-strategy.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span>November 2020<\/span><\/a>, McDonald\u2019s unveiled a brand new growth strategy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The cleverly titled \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/corporate.mcdonalds.com\/corpmcd\/our-company\/who-we-are\/accelerating-the-arches.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span>Accelerating the Arches<\/span><\/a>\u201d features a refreshed purpose and mission, shiny new values, and forward-thinking growth pillars \u2014 including a greater commitment to digital innovation and development.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since then, we\u2019ve seen lots of digital growth from McD\u2019s, from launching their <a href=\"\/blog\/best-restaurant-loyalty-programs\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span>MyMcDonald\u2019s rewards<\/span><\/a> program in 2021 to exceeding <a href=\"https:\/\/seekingalpha.com\/article\/4525838-mcdonalds-corporation-mcd-ceo-chris-kempczinski-on-q2-2022-results-earnings-call-transcript\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span>$6B in digital sales<\/span><\/a> in 2022.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getcraver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/McDonalds-MyRewards.png\" alt=\"McDonalds MyRewards\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>But in <a href=\"https:\/\/corporate.mcdonalds.com\/corpmcd\/our-stories\/article\/mcd-announces-targets-development-loyalty-membership-cloud-tech.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span>December 2023<\/span><\/a>, McDonald\u2019s announced an exciting new angle to their long-term digital growth strategy: a partnership with Google Cloud.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>McDonald\u2019s shared they\u2019d be using Google\u2019s latest cloud technology to add \u201cgenerative AI solutions\u201d to restaurants worldwide. This cloud-focused effort was intended to accelerate improvements in every part of the McDonald\u2019s experience, from seamlessly solving business disruptions to improving order speed and food quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe see tremendous opportunity for growth in our digital business and our partnership with Google Cloud allows us to capitalize on this by leveraging our size and scale to build capabilities and implement solutions at unmatched speeds,\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/corporate.mcdonalds.com\/corpmcd\/our-stories\/article\/mcd-google-cloud-announce-partnership.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span>said <\/span><\/a>Brian Rice, Executive Vice President and Global Chief Information Officer of McDonald\u2019s.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cConnecting our restaurants worldwide to millions of [data points] across our digital ecosystem means tools get sharper, models get smarter, restaurants become easier to operate, and most importantly, the overall experience for our customers and crew gets even better.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"separators-custom-box  \"  style='background-color: #fff8f1;'>\n\n\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cta_title\" \n\t\t\tstyle='color:#000000;'\t\t\t>See how Craver increases your AOV with upsells in our Restaurant Online Ordering Guide.\u00a0<\/div>\n\t\t\n        \n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#Download\"\n\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\tstyle=\"background-image: linear-gradient(to left, rgb(217,58,1), rgb(239,100,16));\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"\" \n\t\t\tstyle='color:#ffffff;'\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tGet Your Copy!\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#2 &#8211; Seamless Virtual Ordering with Wingstop and ConverseNow<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Wingstop has been on their techy-savvy A-game for almost a decade.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getcraver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Wingstop.png\" alt=\"Memes about Wingstop\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In <a href=\"https:\/\/ir.wingstop.com\/wingstop-announces-new-growth-and-technology-structure-appoints-digital-marketing-lead\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span>2016<\/span><\/a>, they created a way for customers to place orders through social media.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In <a href=\"https:\/\/ir.wingstop.com\/wingstop-announces-first-of-its-kind-online-ordering-extension-with-twitch\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">2019<\/a>, they made a Twitch extension that let people order food while streaming.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In <a href=\"https:\/\/ir.wingstop.com\/wingstop-announces-new-growth-and-technology-structure-appoints-digital-marketing-lead\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span>2021<\/span><\/a>, they shared a goal of achieving 100% digital transactions from their platform.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And now they\u2019re bringing AI to the table, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Last year, Wingstop <a href=\"https:\/\/www.restaurantbusinessonline.com\/technology\/wingstop-test-ai-phone-answering-system\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span>announced<\/span><\/a> the pilot of a virtual ordering assistant in partnership with <a href=\"https:\/\/conversenow.ai\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span>ConverseNow<\/span><\/a>. The virtual ordering assistant is designed to be on <em>eternal<\/em> phone duty, alleviating the pressure on employees to leave other tasks and hang by the phone all shift (because <a href=\"https:\/\/www.restaurantbusinessonline.com\/technology\/wingstop-test-ai-phone-answering-system\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span>3 in 10<\/span><\/a> Wingstop orders are still called in).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wingstop\u2019s virtual ordering assistant can \u201ctake multiple phone orders at once,\u201d reducing wait times and angry hang-ups while increasing order throughput.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And, to make things even <em>cooler?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The bot speaks Spanish <em>and<\/em> English, makes recommendations based on your order, <em>and <\/em>can even pass calls on to a human employee if the customer needs more help.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When asked about how the pilot was going, Wingstop\u2019s Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Alex Kaleida had <a href=\"https:\/\/seekingalpha.com\/article\/4672065-wingstop-inc-wing-q4-2023-earnings-call-transcript\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span>this to say<\/span><\/a>:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe are happy with what we are seeing in the test. These large language models continue to progress, and we are enhancing that ordering experience. And I think it\u2019s a good example of investments [in] opportunities in our best-in-class digital platform and something that can help us achieve our aspirational goal of digitizing every transaction. So, we view it as another lever for us on our path to [average unit volumes] scaling beyond $2 million.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How You Can Leverage Restaurant AI with Craver<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After seeing how McDonald\u2019s and Wingstop are changing their game with AI, you might be wondering how you can do it, too.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, I\u2019m happy to tell you it\u2019s easier than you think\u2026 especially since you\u2019re here already.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Craver, all of our solutions can open up a ton of AI-powered capabilities for your restaurant or cafe, including:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Automated and customized in-app push notifications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seamless management of online menus and available stock<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easy-to-collect order pre-payments and recurring subscription fees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>So, while you\u2019re debating between our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getcraver.com\/mobile-ordering-app\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span>custom-branded apps<\/span><\/a>, <a href=\"\/kiosk-demo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>self-serve kiosks<\/span><\/a>, or online ordering platforms, go ahead and take \u201cAI capabilities\u201d off the list of things to worry about.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"m-form  gb\"  style='--columns-ratio: 50%;'>\n\n\t\t<a id=\"Download\"><\/a>\n\t\n\t    \n    <div class=\"m-form__container container\" style=\"\">\n\n        <div class=\"l-form l-form-v3 order-default\">\n\n            <div class=\"l-form__col l-form__form\">\n\t\t        \n\n\t<div class=\"c-form\">\n\t\t<div class=\"c-form__embed\">\n\t\t\t                <div id=\"hubspot-form-1\" class=\"c-contact hubspot-form\">\n                    <script>\n                        document.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() {\n                            if (typeof hbspt !== 'undefined' && hbspt.forms) {\n\n                                hbspt.forms.create({\n                                    portalId: \"4732366\", \/\/ this is your portal id\n                                    formId: \"9511e2c4-908a-40c8-bfa6-d87fd5c78177\", \/\/ this is the form id\n                                    target: \"#hubspot-form-1\",\n                                    css: \"\",\n                                    cssClass: \"single-resources-form\",\n                                });\n\n                            } else {\n                                console.error(\"HubSpot script not loaded.\");\n                            }\n                        });\n                    <\/script>\n                                    <\/div>\n                \t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a id=\"Download-Restaurant-Online-Ordering-Guide\" data-hs-anchor=\"true\"><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Back in November, we predicted that AI-powered restaurant solutions would dominate 2024.&nbsp; And, as it turns out\u2026 we were right.&nbsp; Now, halfway through 2024, you\u2019d be hard-pressed to find a restaurant that hasn\u2019t at least tried some sort of AI automation \u2014 and it\u2019s not just the \u201cbig guys,\u201d either.&nbsp; AI is making a difference&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":9441,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[98],"tags":[13,16],"class_list":["post-9436","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>These Restaurant AI Partnerships Are Revolutionizing the Industry<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Restaurant AI is valued at USD 9.68B and growing. 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