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WATCH: Making Data Actionable for AI with a Unified Data Platform

📊 At the 30th anniversary MURTEC 2025, Hospitality Technology interviewed Niko Papademetriou, Co-Founder and SVP of Qu. They discussed AI, data, and restaurant industry challenges. Qu, with its slogan "beyond POS," focuses on unified commerce for mid-market and enterprise restaurant brands, enhancing fast casual and quick-service chains. Key discussions included restaurant challenges (50s), benefits of a unified data platform (2:20), system integration (2:30), implementation (4:00), and a case study on Golden Corral (4:55).
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HungerRush Expands AI Capabilities with AI Reply for Feedback

🛠 Anacove, an AI-enabled energy management solutions developer for the hotel industry, launched Anacove Smart Thermostat as part of a suite including Staff Safety Alerts, Toilet Leak Detectors, and Asset Tracking Services. Their smart thermostats, tested over two years with IHG Hotels as a preferred vendor, are designed for 21st-century energy management with IoT capabilities. These devices offer up to 50% HVAC energy savings while maintaining guest comfort. Hotel owners can expect a return on investment within 6-12 months. Anacove's solutions aim to reduce the $2 billion annual cost incurred by U.S. hotels in energy, water, and labor expenses.
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Sauce Debuts AI-Powered Restaurant Customer Retention Tool

💻 Anacove, a developer of AI-enabled energy management solutions for hotels, introduced Anacove Smart Thermostat and related services like Staff Safety Alerts and Asset Tracking. The Smart Thermostat, tested for two years by major hotels like IHG, offers centralized control, energy cost savings, and enhanced guest comfort. Anacove's IoT devices can reduce HVAC energy usage by up to 50% and deliver ROI within 6-12 months. The complete portfolio aims to cut energy, water, and labor costs, which exceed $2 billion annually in the U.S.
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Restaurant Technology M&A Ripe for Consolidation in 2025, 2026

💰 In 2025, PAR Technology acquired Delaget and, in 2024, Task Group for $206 million and Stuzo for $190 million. Shift4 purchased Revel Systems for $250 million in May 2024, Vectron Systems in June, and Givex in August. The Access Group, expanding in North America, acquired Paytronix Systems in November 2024, QikServe in September, and SHR Group in June. In 2023, they also acquired Guestline and ResDiary, enhancing their position in the hospitality technology sector.
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Leveraging Real-Time Data: How Restaurants Are Turning Insights into Action

📊 At MURTEC 2025, Clark Matthews from El Pollo Loco, Tom Seeker of Ziggi’s Coffee, and Meredith Laurans of SPB Hospitality discussed leveraging real-time data for restaurant operations. El Pollo Loco uses real-time insights for labor compliance and sales competitions between locations. Krystal Restaurants aims for data standardization for a unified view, while Ziggi’s Coffee analyzes weather data for promotional planning. The panel highlighted the importance of data collection, standardization, and actionable insights for operational efficiency and profitability. AI and automation are tools for data analysis, with Ziggi's employing Microsoft-based automation for centralized data warehousing.
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