Tech From the Show Floor: The Industry Weighs In at the 2024 National Restaurant Association Show

In this special edition of TechBytes, 4 industry experts invited by the National Restaurant Association Show, sit down tor a conversation with Rob Grimes at the IFBTA’s TechDesk. Representing an association, an operator, and a technology supplier, each guest shares their thoughts on technology from varying points of view.

The episode kicks off with Kelly Esten, Head of Marketing & Partnerships at Toast, and Kim DeCarolis, SVP of Strategic Growth with Craveworthy Brands who offer the supplier and operator perspective. The conversation concludes with a sneak peek of next week’s episode with the National Restaurant Association’s Hudson Riehle, SVP Research & Knowledge and Kevin Steele, Chief Information Officer.

This year’s show was attended by more than 58,000 foodservice professionals from 124 countries, and boasted over 2,200 exhibitors, with 34% being first-time participants. Tune in to hear our guests weigh in on their observations of technology featured at the show, their views on current challenges operators face, and how technology impacts the industry and helps to address these challenges.

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