National Restaurant Association Show

As restaurants navigate rising costs, staffing shortages, and evolving customer expectations, predictive AI and automation are stepping in—not to replace operators, but to empower them with smarter insights, faster decision-making, and less waste.

Careit’s core platform is designed to serve the full ecosystem of food recovery stakeholders—from hotels and restaurants to nonprofits and government agencies.

From AI tools to traffic-driving tech, tech vendors at the National Restaurant Association Show 2025 share insights on what operators are looking for—and what’s coming next.

We asked RTN members what stood out at this year’s show. Here, they deliver a roadmap for navigating this critical time for our industry.

At the 2025 National Restaurant Association Show, one operator laid out exactly how to break up with bad tech—and come out stronger.

The company’s booth was a star, not just for its eye-popping design but for the depth of digital engagement it offered attendees.

A scrappy mindset, playing around with available tools, and focusing on real-world use cases are the keys to unlocking AI’s potential.

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