Presentation from NRF 2023: Retail's Big Show James Boushka, Aramark Time. The precious resource so few restauranteurs and hospitality veterans have. From preparation and production to serving guests to paying invoices, there are no shortage of mundane tasks essential to a well-functioning restaurant. Rising labor costs, guest demand for speed, and shrinking profit margins are propelling the industry to embrace automation as a marker for impactful success. Discover the trends and challenge your operational model to create experiences where humans and automation work together.

1. James Boushka
Digital Experience Director
Aramark
Five reasons
automation will save
your restaurant

2. AUTOMATION DISRUPTION
ARE YOU READY

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6. DISCOVERY
H U M A N B E H AV I O R
C H A N G I N G L A B O R M A R K E T
D E M A N D I N G E X P E R I E N C E S
L I V L I H O O D
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SAFETY
B U R N E D
Creativity Matters to Chefs
Humans Learn Differently
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SAFETY
B U R N E D
Creativity Matters to Chefs
Humans Learn Differently
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LABOR MARKET
C H A N G I N G D E M A N D S
$5,834
• 20% on Recruiting
• 14% on Training
• 52% on Productivity Loss
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CONSISTENCY
B E T T E R Y E L P R E V I E W S
Improved Restaurant Experience
Likely to Recommend
Higher Guest Satisfaction
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WASTE
A C C U R AT E AT S O U R C E
Portion to Consumer Appetite
Ingredients Needed
Respect for Grandma’s Kitchen
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DIFFERENTIATE
T H R I V E
Financial Growth and Profitability
Cost Positive Experiences
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14. F I N D T H E
M U N D A N E
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A U T O M A T E