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t’s a fact, that as a response to the global pandemic, technology in the hospitality industry has progressed like never before. This was recognized at the 2020 FRLA Marketing + Operations Summit with one of the break-out sessions covering “The Rapid Digitization of the Restaurant Industry.” The industry is re-creating itself like never before, and the results are amazing! The innovation is incredible: apps for contactless inventory, grassroots marketing, QR codes replacing menus, field auditing and even menu management;
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remote communication to consumers about cleanliness and employee health; large-scale temperature checkers; handwashing timers; and sanitizing light and fogs, just to name a few. When we get through this crisis, the industry will be smarter — and certainly more modern. We hope you enjoy this issue of the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Magazine featuring technology. Let us know if you want to learn more. We are in contact with dozens of new technology suppliers and developers who are hungry to talk with you.
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