From Smart Kitchens to Smart Menus with Guest Host Jason Berkowtiz
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This week on The Digital Restaurant, Carl and guest co-host Jason Berkowitz dive into:
- Qu's move toward smart kitchens with integrated IoT systems (0m 50s)
- A sharp reflection on the restaurant "disruptors" that weren't — from Zume Pizza to Ghost Kitchens (4m 35)
- Why Chipotle's negative sales aren't just about the economy — and how training and tech are key to recovery (11m 05)
- A fascinating new look at menu personalization trends with EveryBite data (17m10)
- How technology can — and should — help restaurants become more sustainable (23m 20)
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