Technology should not only make the guest experience more seamless, but it should make it sexier, says Jon Hartis of Reach Restaurant Group #fstec18

Power of blockchain: Pre-adoption, it would take Walmart 6 days to track a mango in its stores thru its supply chain. After adoption, Walmart got it down to 2.2 seconds. Huge transparency and food safety perks, IF data being added is trustworthy. #RISummit National Restaurant Association

Simplest definition I've heard: Blockchain is a mechanism for sharing data. Granted, the data needs to be there, it needs to be accurate, and it needs to be standardized. #RISummit National Restaurant Association Restaurant Business

Question at #RISummit18 : How much do robots in restaurants actually cost? Reliable robot arms hardware can cost under $10K says John Miller, CEO of CaliBurger Seattle - Alderwood Mall parent CaliGroup. National Restaurant Association Restaurant Business

Looking for what the future of food might be? Check out Pinterest, says Kim Bartley, CMO of White Castle. That's where moms hang out. #RISummit National Restaurant Association Restaurant Business

Almond milk in Nashville...yum! TheFountainOfJuice #almondsonthemenu

As one colleague said: “Mind. Blown.” Cronut-style donut w/cream cheese frosting and everything bagel seasoning. Five Daughters Bakery

Almond milk-poached chicken with almond at The Mockingbird Nash #almondsonthemenu

What does one do for comfort when it unexpectedly starts sleeting in Chicago? Small batch donuts from BomboBar

Entire staff at an Ohio Sonic resigned en masses over terrible management. HT Mitch Nolen Retail news.com.au/finance/busine…

Avg tenure for a White Castle general manager is 21 years. And GM turnover is just 2% says CEO Lisa Ingram. Wow! Women's Foodservice Forum

New rule IHOP per prez Darren Rebelez: For decisions, the brand gets one vote, franchisees get one vote and the guest gets three votes. Guests can outnumber the brand, if the data shows that. #RLC

“I believe you can do well and do good at the same time.” -Magic Johnson #RLC

One argument for use of artificial intelligence in restaurants: Reduce errors. "The more we can have computers talk to computers, the fewer errors we’ll have." @NCRCorporation #RLC

65% of restaurant operators either aren't doing anything with artificial intelligence or don't plan to use it. @NCRCorporation #RLC

Whoa: 63% of all restaurant traffic is now off-premise, according to Terry Erdle, COO of National Restaurant Association . #RLC

What’s Mayor Guy Fieri’s favorite food city? CHICAGO!! Home of Team Restaurant Business. #RestaurantDirections

The only way your local restaurant survives is if you keep eating their food. I've challenged three people to go get some takeout, buy a gift card or order delivery from their favorite local restaurant and challenge three others to do the same. Because #WeLoveRestaurants.

Franks a lot, Jimmy John’s. You know who else is the CEO of the drive thru besides us? Chick-fil-A, Inc., and we're both also #OpenForDelivery

Hey John Krasinski, want tasty, feel-good #SomeGoodNews? Portillo's is trying to bring some cheer to fans who had to cancel their weddings with its signature chocolate cake. Something to cut into while staying home!