Advance QSR Solutions with Vision AI
Improve performance, profits, and customer experience with specialized automated vision systems
Consumer Tastes are Changing,
QSRs can Adapt with Computer Vision
Quick Service Restaurant customers are shifting from in-store experiences to drive-thru, pick up, and delivery services more rapidly than ever. This requires a change in operations. 70% of QSR operators report a shortage in staff – Computer Vision (CV) helps solve these challenges.
Reduce Wait Times
Average wait times for drive-thru customers increased by almost 1 minute since 2019. CV systems with AI provide real-time visual data and analytics to improve operations and manage customer expectations. Improve monitoring of:
- Number of vehicles in queue
- Vehicles at each stage of the process
- Estimated wait times
- Vehicles leaving the process
Analyze Restaurant Traffic Flows
Improve resource allocation by monitoring and analyzing employee and customer traffic patterns to predict and reduce bottlenecks.
- Number of customers at counter
- Movement throughout dining areas
- Staff activity in the kitchen and dining areas
- Trigger management notifications when needed
Inventory Management
Computer Vision simplifies inventory management by ensuring ingredients are always available and within freshness guidelines.
- Reduce food waste
- Track freshness
- Ensure quality
Ensure Quality & Consistency
Maintain food consistency by ensuring meals are prepared to standards and that all safety and health guidelines are followed, helping to improve brand image.
- Reduce waste
- Monitor compliance
- Improve order accuracy
Increase Profits
CV helps QSRs address a range of challenges related to customer satisfaction and operational efficiency by helping improve drive-thru services, customer experience and maintaining high performing kitchens, often with less staff.
- Increase efficiency
- Deliver exceptional customer experiences
- Reduce errors
- Improve operation processes
“CV is transforming the QSR industry, enabling businesses to automate repetitive tasks and improve operational efficiency. By leveraging machine learning algorithms, QSRs can analyze vast amounts of data and gain insights that can help them optimize their operations and improve the customer experience.”
– Rob Balzano, CEO, Balzano Informatik GmbH
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Vision AI and QSRs Frequently Asked Questions
Are QSRs using Computer Vision today?
Yes. But not all of them. Forward-thinking QSRs are beginning to experiment with and operationalize Computer Vision (CV) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to deliver insights into operations and improve customer experiences.
Are there benefits to using Computer Vision with AI for QSRs?
Yes! ClearObject is helping QSRs in several ways, including:
- Analyzing store traffic and providing insights on resource allocation and potential bottlenecks
- Gathering and analyzing drive-thru data to provide customers with accurate predicted wait times
- Reducing wait times and improving customer experience
- Maintaining dining areas and other restaurant spaces
- Managing inventory through tracking and reporting
- Improving food quality and consistency through process monitoring
Do I need AI to support my Computer Vision program?
Yes! Monitoring processes and activity is just the start. AI interprets the unstructured image data and analyzes the AI generated structured data to provide actionable insights and help improve operations.
Is Computer Vision with AI expensive? How much does it cost?
No! It costs less than you think, and we can help you quickly understand the benefits with a Proof of Concept. Contact us today to learn more and get a quote.
Can Computer Vision with AI improve Drive-thru profitability?
Yes! ClearObject Vision AI solutions can help reduce wait times and increase customer satisfaction with the drive-thru experience, all of which leads to improved throughput and profits.
Does ClearObject provide both the hardware and the software for QSRs?
ClearVision is a cloud-based AI analytics platform provided by ClearObject. Our hardware experts are available to consult on the right hardware requirements based on your specific needs, or we can tie our software to your existing camera technology. Our experts will help you select COTS products to solve your unique problem and work with you to determine who will procure and manage the hardware.