📺 Ads Are Coming to Your Table — via TV

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Ads Are Coming to Your Table — via TV

Toronto-based tech company Taiv has secured CAD $14.4 million in Series A funding to expand its targeted TV advertising system for bars and restaurants across North America. The system replaces standard TV ads with hyper-targeted, AI-driven commercials based on location and audience demographics. For restaurant owners, this means a new revenue stream without disrupting the customer experience.​ ​Read more.

🃏 Running a Smoother Kitchen

Simplify Waste Tracking with a Daily Log

Keep a simple sheet in the kitchen to log every item tossed—whether it’s spoiled produce or burnt food. Reviewing these logs weekly helps spot recurring issues, cut costs, and plan better inventory purchases.

Own or manage a restaurant? Take our 90-second survey on QR-code guest offers, and if you’re a qualified owner or operator we’ll invite you to a brief follow-up call—with a $50 gift card as a thank-you for your time.

🚀 Scaling Up

Chipotle - Moving Fast

Chipotle is opening one new location every single day in 2025, driven by data, AI, and automation. The chain is targeting faster service and smarter site selection under new CEO Scott Boatwright. Read more.

🦾 Fresh Ideas

Robot Cooks, Smart Plates, and Tech-Driven Menus

China is experimenting with intelligent restaurant concepts where robots cook, plates give real-time nutrition data, and menus adapt to a diner’s health goals. It’s not science fiction—these systems are already live in some locations. The aim is to improve efficiency, health awareness, and the overall dining experience. Expect similar trends to make their way into global markets soon. ​Read more

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