IFBTA Webinar: How Technology Enables Operations in Crisis

IFBTA – International Food and Beverage Technology

In these uncertain times, the foodservice and hospitality industries are turning to technology to better address the impact of the global pandemic on their employees, customers, and businesses. Understanding which technology is most beneficial and how you can implement quickly is in everyone’s best interest.

In this webinar, you'll hear from industry veterans including:

Chris Incorvati, Director Cafe Operations & Support, Panera Bread
Robert Notte, VP of Technology, MOD Pizza
Tom Kaiser, Editor, Food On Demand
Larry Reinstein, Founder, LJR Hospitality Ventures
Rob Grimes, CEO, IFBTA

who will discuss the current state of the foodservice industry and provide resources to navigate crisis through the use of technology including delivery, drive-thru, employee benefits and scheduling, and more.

Video Bookmarks

00:30- Agenda
05:48- What is IFBTA (International Food and Beverage Technology)
08:37- List of Panelist
11:15- What Panelists are Seeing Firsthand. How Restaurants are Pivoting and Maximizing Sales
23:02- How Catering is Affected
25:52- How To Get Word Out About Curbside Pickup
27:05- How MOD Pizza Adapted Their Process and Technology
28:25- Remaining Safe with Changes to Technology and Restaurant Space
29:50- Technology Advancements in the Last Two Weeks
31:18- Impacts on Payments
32:56- Affects on the Industry When it Opens Back Up
34:38- People Signing Up for New Technology Avoid Being Taken Advantage of
36:56- How Technology Suppliers are Stepping Up
39:10- Shifts in Delivery and Alternate Channels of Distribution
46:55- The Impact on Staff when Things go Back to Normal
51:10- Is There Something We Should be Prepared For?
54:20- Last Call/Notes