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As technology improves, companies look to find new ways to utilize these mediums to grow their businesses. However, according to Fast Casual, not every breakthrough is a perfect fit for every company.

For example, while self order kiosks offer an efficient process, they lack the human element. The face-to-face interaction is lost and companies may feel this takes away from overall customer experience.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.fastcasual.com/articles/investing-in-technology-restaurants-share-hits-and-misses/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=fast-casual-investing-in-technology-restaurants-share-hits-and-misses-2703282" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The article</a>&nbsp;mentions the positive impacts of new technology in the workplace as well. iPads, for example, offer a new medium for training programs. Liz Bazner, digital manager of A&amp;W, said that hosting videos on the&nbsp;iPads led to an increase in employee conversation surrounding the training process.

Adam Fricker, VP of Steak n&#39; Shake offers a good rule of thumb for deciding whether or not a new technology will fit your business. In the article, he advises one must be able to &quot;explain the technology to the executives&nbsp;in 20 minutes.&quot;

Read the full article&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fastcasual.com/articles/investing-in-technology-restaurants-share-hits-and-misses/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=fast-casual-investing-in-technology-restaurants-share-hits-and-misses-2703282" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.&nbsp; 
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