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6 Reasons You May Need Autonomous Food Merchandising

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Autonomous. It’s a big word we’ve been hearing a lot of lately, as technology evolves to meet ongoing labor issues across industries.  In the foodservice world, you can now provide customers with access to fresh food 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and no staff required, with autonomous food merchandising. How do you decide if autonomous merchandising is a good fit for your operation? If your business fits two or more of the following criteria, autonomous food merchandising is worth a serious look. 1. Foodservice isn’t your primary business. Employees, students, hotel guests, and the like often prioritize the speed and convenience that a self-serve merchandiser can provide. 2. Your staff is small or frequently changing. No staff are needed to complete transactions, so your team can focus on their primary responsibilities. 3. Your customers have off-peak eating habits. Late hotel arrivals, and students or employees working late into the night all benefit from 24/7 food ...

Is Autonomous Retail Merchandising the Answer?

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If you’re in hospitality or noncommercial foodservice, the idea of expanding fresh food offerings, adding service locations, and increasing revenues without adding staff may sound like a pie-in-the-sky fantasy.  With autonomous retail merchandising, what once seemed impossible is now a piece of cake! The term “autonomous” may sound high tech and intimidating, but don’t let the big word scare you. Autonomous retail merchandising is simply self-serve merchandising that requires no staffing to complete food and beverage purchase transactions any time of day.  The Elevate Refrigerated Autonomous Retail Merchandiser from Structural Concepts  is the only refrigerated display case to offer a complete, smart solution for autonomous shopping that will offset labor challenges, streamline inventory management, and deliver a quick ROI for increased profitability, even in remote locations.  Thanks to built-in security features and an integrated POS system, no cashier or attend...