Navigating the Restaurant Technology Landscape: A Two-Part Webinar Series 

Our 2026 Independent Restaurant Industry Report, in collaboration with Deloitte, found that owners and operators are overwhelmed by a technology landscape defined by more tools, more platforms, and more decisions. While widely viewed as essential, operators expressed uncertainty around where to invest as systems become more expensive and interconnected. 

Notably, our survey data shows that 28% of respondents use only a single technology, while 29% use four or more, underscoring the difficulty of finding the right balance for businesses. While 73-83% of restaurant operators who strategically adopt AI report positive business performance, the difference between those thriving and struggling often comes down to how and where this technology gets implemented. 

This two-part series is designed specifically for independent restaurant owners and operators to tactically navigate the restaurant technology landscape that is too expensive for an industry running on thin profit margins to get wrong. With an ever-expanding list of platforms, tools, and solutions competing for your budget, knowing what is essential for your business is crucial. Across both sessions, we will provide practical frameworks and insights to assess where your business stands now and confidently create a course of action for technological optimization.