Question: Do you know of a technology that can help restaurants and retail stores streamline their operations and improve the guest experience?

Presto is an AI automation platform that can dramatically increase efficiency for drive-thru restaurants. It includes Presto Voice, an AI assistant available 24/7 to take orders and reduce errors and labor costs. The software is geared for big restaurant chains and enterprise businesses, with impressive cost savings and revenue gains.

DTiQ offers a range of business innovation tools for restaurants, convenience stores and retailers. With intelligent video surveillance, advanced analytics and powerful loss prevention tools, DTiQ helps businesses run more efficiently, reduce waste and protect customer privacy. The company already counts Popeyes and TXB among its customers.

Fishbowl is a guest relationship management tool for restaurants. It offers AI-powered segmentation, SMS marketing, online ordering and rich guest profiling. The company says the tool can help restaurants generate revenue through marketing automation, analytics and rich guest insights, so restaurants can develop more effective engagement plans.

For customer loyalty and engagement, Punchh is an AI-powered platform for restaurants and retail brands to build omnichannel loyalty programs. With more than 200 technology integrations, Punchh offers personalized campaigns, loyalty programs and deep customer insights to help businesses maximize customer retention and engagement.