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According to a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.qsrmagazine.com/story/for-restaurants-ai-is-a-shift-from-data-centric-tools-to-human-centric-intelligence/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=ai-impact-restaurants-franchises-human-centric-technology-2730903" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">recent report</a> in&nbsp;QSR Magazine, the restaurant industry is entering a new phase, one in which the advantage of artificial intelligence is shifting from traditional data analysis to tools which can enhance actual decision-making in real time, delivering greater customer convenience and consistency.While the restaurant industry has embraced AI to deliver stronger data than ever, the tech is evolving. In the restaurant sphere, it's the type of shift that’s capable of delivering additional convenience and efficiency, affecting areas like scheduling, orders and forecasting – but especially hospitality. Freeing up staff to focus on the greater consumer experience, the advance of AI can enable a better, quicker, more consistent dining experience.&nbsp;But, most importantly, the ease for any franchise willing to embrace AI early levels the playing field, lowering the barrier of entry for emerging or mid-sized restaurants and brands. That’s right: the power of AI in real time is no longer reserved solely for the big chains and recognizable brands. Smaller concepts can now utilize tools that were previously considered out of reach, giving franchise owners a rare chance to lead rather than play catch-up.“The real opportunity isn’t squeezing out a little more efficiency,” reads the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.qsrmagazine.com/story/for-restaurants-ai-is-a-shift-from-data-centric-tools-to-human-centric-intelligence/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=ai-impact-restaurants-franchises-human-centric-technology-2730903" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">QSR article</a>. “It’s reimagining what hospitality can look like with AI empowering people, supporting managers and creating unparalleled value for customers.”<h2>Why It Matters to Franchises — And What’s At Stake</h2>For emerging and growing franchise owners specifically, it’s great timing. As AI pivots from backend analytics to more front-facing customer experiences, franchises have a rare opportunity to reset and reimagine the value proposition. Even smaller brands can embrace new AI technology without the massive budgets that previously required, delivering momentary industry parity.People count on franchises for many reasons. But arguably the single biggest reason is the consistency of experience delivered by any strong franchise model/system. AI has begun to standardize the concept of operational excellence, removing variables and enabling consistency, and now delivers live data that can guide performance and detect issues (preventing them from escalating). It enables the type of response that can build greater guest satisfaction, improved reputation of the brand and stronger overall profits.<a href="https://1851franchise.com/capitalspring/ai-and-automation-are-making-a-huge-impact-on-the-restaurant-industry-in-2024-2726097">Automation</a> and tech advances have also enabled the repetition of repetitive kitchen tasks, allowing staff to take the time to build better relationships with customers, deliver great service and guarantee consistent quality. It’s an idea that lies at the heart of hospitality. But it’s also something franchise owners can begin to struggle with as the business scales. But as AI begins to cover areas like scheduling, inventory and more, the people element could again take priority, re-exposing the human side of service.On a broader level, it’s the kind of significant industry shift that could change the very meaning of running a restaurant (or virtually any franchise). As tech continues to evolve, the restaurant industry's franchising philosophy could shift further, no longer predicated on replicating a brand or menu but on reproducing great hospitality (with tech leading the charge).&nbsp;Malleable brands capable of embracing both the new tech and a quick pivot could walk away with a competitive edge.&nbsp;<h2>The Takeaway&nbsp;</h2>The QSR Magazine story isn’t just about an advent in restaurant or franchising tech: it’s a harbinger of transformation. Previously, this type of tech was available primarily to the big chains only. But today, it can signal consistency for franchised businesses regardless of size or scale.For franchise owners, the&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/ai-is-reshaping-franchising-100-billion-valuations-and-hyper-localized-advertising-2729847">rising tide of AI</a> presents an opportunity. The question is, who will adapt?Read the original article&nbsp;<a href="https://www.qsrmagazine.com/story/for-restaurants-ai-is-a-shift-from-data-centric-tools-to-human-centric-intelligence/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=ai-impact-restaurants-franchises-human-centric-technology-2730903" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">here</a>.Want to learn more about how 1851 helps franchisees find the right franchise opportunity? Visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.1851growthclub.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=ai-impact-restaurants-franchises-human-centric-technology-2730903" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.1851growthclub.com</a> and start your journey.

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