Join the restaurant brokers along with Founder of Digital Coco and Editor at Foodable Network as they discuss food technology. Industry experts will explore the intersection of technology and the restaurant industry – the point where high tech meets personal service.  What are the latest devices to assist the food service operator?  What are the latest mobile, web or other technologies that a restaurant owner needs to be aware of?   What are the five most mobile connected casual restaurant concepts and why?  Tune in to learn the answers of these topics and more.

Smart Phone Users are the New Restaurant Critics

In this segment, the panel discusses the “Chipotle effect” learn why this fast casual chain is ahead of the pack as far as social media and gamification. Founder of Digital Coco will list the top mobile connected brands and how independents can jump on the bandwagon. The panel also explains why it is important for an in store to have a connection to social media. Editor of Foodable TV explains how a restaurant is being judged before the customer even steps foot in the establishment. Learn tips, tools, and techniques to making an independent restaurant rival some of the big brands like Chipotle, McDonalds and Burger King. Tune in and learn more on how to adapt technology to your business.

Restaurant Brokers on Realties of Digital Media

In this segment, restaurant brokers, Robin and Eric Gagnon share the realities of digital and social media and how they play a vital role in the restaurant industry or any business for that matter. Robin Gagnon explains the importance of Google alerts. Learn why an operator should have a Google alert on themselves, their company and even their competitors. Learn why operators must target the millennial demographic and how. Robin Gagnon shares a story of a restaurant operator who lost their brand because of an ex-employee. Tune in to the restaurant brokers and learn the realities of digital and social media.