Rick Hynum

PMQ Pizza Magazine is working on a print feature about how artificial intelligence is being incorporated into restaurant POS systems and how these tools are helping operators run their businesses more efficiently. We’re looking for insights from restaurant technology experts, consultants, and operators who are using AI-driven POS tools. Please note that this is a vendor-neutral article and we cannot quote POS vendors. Restaurant owners or operators, especially pizzeria owners, who are actively using AI-enabled POS systems are especially encouraged to share their experiences. Here are the six questions we'd like to get your responses to: What are the most common AI-powered features currently being integrated into POS platforms for restaurant operations? What kind of operational problems can AI realistically solve for restaurant owners right now? How can AI in a POS system help restaurant operators forecast sales more accurately? It’s my understanding that AI can also analyze past sales data to predict busy periods and staffing needs? How does that work? How can POS platforms use AI to reduce food waste and/or improve inventory management? What kind of ROI can restaurateurs realistically expect from these tools right now? Please respond by email only. I won't have time, unfortunately, for phone interviews!