The Restaurant AI Podcast

Matt Wampler interviews AI experts across all industries and markets to uncover how restaurants can harness the power of new technology.

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Pro Racing Driver Reveals How AI and Data Analytics Are Revolutionizing Motorsports (And What Restaurants Can Learn)
Oct 21

Professional racing driver and entrepreneur Jake Williamson shares how artificial intelligence, predictive analytics, and simulator technology are transforming motorsports—from Formula …

Data, AI, and Women Leading Change: Restaurant Technology Done Right
Oct 15

Restaurant technology executive Erin Levzow joins Matt Wampler for an in-depth conversation exploring how artificial intelligence is transforming quick-service restaurants, …

From Restaurant CTO to Payments Innovation: AI Strategy, Tech Stack Evolution, and the Future of Hospitality Technology
Oct 07

Join Matt Wampler in conversation with Phil Crawford, Global Head of Food and Beverage at Adyen, as they explore the …

What Dealing Craps in Vegas Taught Me About Restaurant Technology
Sep 30

Veteran restaurant technology consultant Bill Lindsey traces five decades of innovation in hospitality operations, from acoustic coupler modems and Z-tapes …

Why Restaurant AI Is Failing (And Where It’s Actually Working)
Sep 24

Restaurant Business Senior Editor Joe Guszkowski reveals the untold truth about artificial intelligence adoption in the restaurant industry. From Taco …

Pepper Lunch CEO: AI and Authentic Hospitality in Japanese Fast-Casual
Sep 09

Restaurant industry veteran Troy Hooper shares his 33-year journey from Miami chef to international CEO of Pepper Lunch, the Japanese …

How Events Generate $5.5M in Restaurant Sales: The Taylor Swift Effect & Real-World Forecasting
Sep 02

In this revealing conversation, Campbell Brown, founder of PredictHQ, breaks down how major events drive massive revenue spikes for restaurants …

Why 85% of Restaurant AI Projects Fail (And How to Beat the Odds)
Aug 26

Carl Orsbourn, co-author of “Digital Restaurant” and VP at Invisible, reveals why most restaurant AI initiatives crash and burn in …

AI Can’t Catch a Rooster: Restaurant Tech CEO Reveals Why Kiosks Are Taking Over 40% of Orders
Aug 19

In this engaging restaurant technology podcast, Brandon Barton, CEO of Bite, shares his journey from fine dining restaurants to leading …

World Central Kitchen Co-Founder Reveals AI’s Game-Changing Impact on $899B Industry
Aug 18

In this revealing conversation, Rob Wilder, co-founder of the José Andrés Group and partner at FTW Ventures, shares insights from …

From Wall Street to Restaurant Tech: How Qu’s Co-Founder Built the “Beyond POS” Platform Revolutionizing Enterprise Dining
Aug 15

Niko Papademetriou is the Co-Founder of Qu POS, a leading unified commerce platform serving enterprise restaurant chains. With a unique …

Why 98.5% of Drive-Throughs Still Don’t Use Voice AI (And What’s About to Change)
Aug 15

Justin Foster is a voice AI entrepreneur and industry expert who founded Incept, a restaurant technology startup specializing in advanced …

From Fish Market to Media Empire: Michael Ungaro on Scaling a 70-Year Family Business Through Strategic Technology Adoption
Aug 14

Michael Ungaro is the third-generation owner and operator of San Pedro Fish Market, a landmark seafood destination that has served …

Restaurant Whisperer: How Rudy Miick Transforms Struggling Restaurants into 20% Profit Powerhouses
Aug 14

Rudy Miick, FCSI, CMC, is a restaurant industry veteran with 45 years of experience transforming underperforming restaurants into highly profitable …

Restaurant Labor Revolution: How Seven Shifts CEO Built a $50K Restaurant Empire While Solving the Industry’s Biggest Nightmare
Aug 14

Jordan Boesch is the visionary founder and CEO of Seven Shifts, the leading labor management platform that has revolutionized how …

Jesse Stein: Serial Entrepreneur Turned AI Agent Pioneer
Aug 14

Jesse Stein, a serial entrepreneur with multiple successful exits, discusses his journey from traditional businesses to AI agents for hospitality. …

Restaurant Journalist Danny Klein on Why Truth Matters More Than Ever in the Age of AI
Aug 05

In this episode of Restaurant AI, host Matt Wampler, CEO and Co-Founder of ClearCOGS, sits down with Danny Klein, Editorial …

Wow Bao CEO, Geoff Alexander, on Turning a Struggling Fast Casual into a National Powerhouse
Aug 05

In this episode of the Restaurant AI Podcast, Matt Wampler, CEO and Co-Founder of ClearCOGS, sits down with Geoff Alexander, …

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