INDUSTRY INSIGHTS N ation’s Restaurant News and Restaurant Business reached out to a handful of restaurant technology thought leaders during the creation of this guide, to share real-world context on how the tech landscape is evolv- ing—and what restaurant operators need to know as they build their strategies. You’ll find their insights throughout the guide.
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2025 RESTAURANT TECHNOLOGY GUIDE CONTRIBUTORS Jodie Boyce Teriyaki Madness Angela Diffly The Coca-Cola Company
Jimmy Frischling Branded Hospitality
Juan George 858 Partners Josh Gurley The Coca-Cola Company Rob Grimes
International Food and Beverage Technology Association (IFBTA) Bindi Menon Captain D’s Kelsey Regier Scooter’s Coffee Michael “Schatzy” Schatzberg Branded Hospitality Lauren Selman International Food and Beverage Technology Association (IFBTA)
A Changing Landscape: Joanna Fantozzi, senior editor for Nation’s Restaurant News on how increased deal making in the tech space may impact operators’ strategies.
Scott Schere Jersey Mike’s
Deborah Weinswig Coresight Research Julie Wade Taziki’s
Navigating the Tech Jungle: Joe Guszkowski, senior editor for Res- taurant Business, on how restaurant operators are seeking clarity in a crowded market.
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