06/18/2026
Restaurant operators in 2026 are navigating a very specific tension: control costs and grow the top line — at the same time.
The NRN Restaurant Technology Outlook surveyed nearly 500 operators, and this is the result:
➡ 57% say improving profitability is the #1 expectation of tech
➡ 81% are using or planning to use AI — but confusion on ROI persists
➡ 41% say their systems don't integrate
➡ 33% say enhancing guest data analysis is their most effective revenue strategy
PAR joined NRN and restaurant tech leaders to break down what this data means — and where operators should focus first.
Watch the full on-demand webcast: https://partech.pulse.ly/aszrtec0ih