Running Restaurants · 2026-03-17 · 9 min
In this episode of the Running Restaurants podcast, Jaime Oikle and Roger Beaudoin explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the restaurant industry. They discuss AI's role in tackling labor shortages, cutting costs, optimizing inventory, and enhancing menu engineering. Real-world examples illustrate how AI boosts efficiency and profitability, while creative menu descriptions and new revenue ideas are highlighted. Despite these technological advances, the hosts emphasize that genuine hospitality and personal guest service remain crucial, urging operators to use AI as a tool to support - not replace - the human touch that defines memorable dining experiences.
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