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Spring and summer are peak seasons for the food industry. With the summer enthusiasm, tourism, and general influx of customers, preparing for summer crowds is essential, but can be time-consuming. Aldelo Express simplifies summer prep challenges with multiple available AI Automation Services that save managers time and enhance efficiency in a restaurant, bar, food truck, or quick service operation.

​Here are four ways Aldelo Express AI features help restaurant owners save managers time and improve overall efficiency:

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In today’s competitive hospitality market, restaurant owners are expected to juggle exceptional customer service, tight labor resources, cost controls, and operational efficiency—all at once. One of the most powerful ways restaurants are staying ahead of the curve is by embracing automation through point-of-sale (POS) systems enhanced with artificial intelligence (AI). Far from being a luxury, AI-powered automation is quickly becoming an accessible tool for restaurants looking to streamline operations and increase profitability.

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Summer is the perfect time for restaurants to refresh their menus with exciting seasonal specials and limited-time offers. Whether it’s tropical drinks, fresh salads, or BBQ-inspired entrees, customers love seeing new items that reflect the spirit of the season. But updating menus can be time-consuming, especially for restaurants that already juggle a packed schedule. That’s where the Aldelo Express AI Menu Builder comes in.
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The Aldelo Express AI Menu Builder helps restaurant owners and operators quickly scan, capture, and import new menu items using just an iPad camera. By leveraging AI technology, the system automatically recognizes item names, descriptions, and prices from a physical or printed menu. It then populates menu entries that can be easily reviewed and adjusted before being published to the POS, online ordering menus, and self-service kiosks.

This powerful tool allows restaurants to roll out seasonal menus faster than ever, with minimal manual data entry and fewer chances for error. Operators can debut summer offerings like grilled favorites, fresh seafood, and fruity cocktails with just a few taps, ensuring their business stays current and competitive.

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As the summer season approaches, restaurants anticipate an influx of customers eager to enjoy meals in vibrant outdoor settings and relaxed dining atmospheres. Whether it’s a patio brunch, an evening under the stars, or a bustling waterfront café, efficient table service is key to delivering a memorable guest experience. Here’s how restaurant owners can enhance their summer table service to maximize efficiency, improve customer satisfaction, and increase profits.

1. Streamline Ordering with Mobile POS and QR Code Payments
Summer dining means busier tables and higher customer turnover. To keep up with demand, restaurants should equip servers with mobile handheld POS devices, allowing them to take orders tableside and send them directly to the kitchen. This eliminates unnecessary trips back and forth and ensures that orders are placed quickly and accurately.

Additionally, offering Masa+ Scan & Pay and Masa+ QR Code Fast Pay from Aldelo Express enables guests to settle their bills with ease by scanning a QR code from their receipt or their Masa+ Secure Wallet. These contactless payment options reduce wait times and free up staff to focus on serving more guests efficiently.

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In the fast-paced world of restaurant operations, security is just as important as speed and efficiency. A breach in your point-of-sale (POS) system can lead to financial losses, fraud, and even damage to your restaurant’s reputation and customer loyalty. That’s why Aldelo Express is designed with multiple layers of security to protect restaurant owners, employees, and customers.

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With rising wages, labor costs, and ongoing staffing challenges, restaurants are looking for ways to optimize operations without compromising service quality. Rather than reducing staff, many restaurants are using self-service technology to re-allocate employees to other, often more valuable, tasks, ensuring smooth operations while improving customer experiences.

Aldelo Express provides a suite of self-service solutions that help restaurants make the most of their teams, allowing staff to focus on hospitality, food quality, and efficiency while technology handles routine tasks. Here’s how:

​1. Aldelo Express Kiosks Free Up Staff for Customer Engagement
Aldelo Express Kiosks, powered by iPad tablets, allow customers to place and customize their own orders at the counter. Instead of taking orders manually, staff can shift their attention to greeting guests, answering questions, and expediting food preparation. This improves efficiency while creating a more welcoming experience for customers.

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Bars and pubs are vibrant venues where food, drinks, and entertainment come together. To thrive in this fast-paced and competitive environment, operators need tools that streamline operations, enhance customer experiences, and boost profitability. Aldelo Express offers multiple flexible and efficient point of sale (POS) solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of modern bars and pubs.

Efficient Order Management
At the heart of a bar or pub is the ability to quickly process orders, payments, and serve customers. Aldelo Express allows staff to handle high volumes of orders seamlessly. The intuitive POS interface supports split tabs, quick recall and reorder, and QR code digital payments, ensuring guests have the flexibility they need.

The system also supports complex drink orders with customizable modifiers. Bartenders can easily handle special requests and preferences, such as “extra lime” or “light ice,” ensuring every drink meets the customer’s expectations.

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Effective labor management is critical for restaurant success. Balancing staff productivity with operational costs ensures smooth service and customer satisfaction while safeguarding profitability. Aldelo Express offers a range of tools to simplify labor management for restaurant owners, helping them efficiently oversee their teams while focusing on delivering excellent dining experiences.

Comprehensive Timekeeping and Scheduling
Aldelo Express offers robust timekeeping features that allow managers to track employee clock-ins and clock-outs directly from the POS system. Employees can log their time through secure methods such as PIN entry or AI Facial Recognition Login, ensuring accuracy and preventing time theft. Managers can also schedule shifts, monitor real-time labor costs, and analyze staffing levels and productivity—all within the Aldelo Express cloud back-office.

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Food trucks and mobile operations thrive in crowded, fast-paced environments. But with limited staff and tight spaces, efficiency is essential to meet customer demand and keep operations running smoothly. Aldelo Express’s AI Facial Recognition Login is a powerful tool that helps food truck and mobile operations save time, enhance security, and streamline daily tasks.

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Breakfast is often considered the most important meal of the day and, for many restaurants, it is a key revenue generator. Offering a unique, high-quality breakfast menu and ensuring smooth, efficient service can set your restaurant apart. One way to elevate your breakfast service is by using the right tools, and Aldelo Express is here to help. With its advanced features and streamlined solutions, Aldelo Express can significantly enhance breakfast menu creation and updating processes, as well as service quality, allowing your restaurant to stand out in a competitive breakfast market.

1. Streamlined Menu Management with AI
Aldelo Express’s AI-powered tools, such as the AI Menu Builder, simplify menu creation and updates, ensuring that your breakfast menu remains fresh and up-to-date. The AI Menu Builder uses an iPad camera to scan and capture data from items written down or printed on a traditional paper menu. The AI tool then automatically populates your POS system with menu item names, descriptions, and prices. Over time, the system learns from previous image captures, supporting enhanced accuracy and consistency for all items across point-of-sale and Masa+ Digital Menus. This automation minimizes the chance for human error, reduces manual changes, and frees up your staff to focus on other areas, like customer service.

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Hispanic restaurants have a unique charm that combines rich culinary traditions, bold flavors, and vibrant dining experiences. To succeed in this popular and fast-paced industry, operators need efficient tools that streamline operations, enhance customer satisfaction, and boost profitability.
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Whether you run a sit-down restaurant, taco truck, or casual counter-service establishment, Aldelo Express offers flexible solutions to fit your needs. Its cloud-based platform works across iPads, Android tablets, and mobile devices, giving Hispanic restaurants the freedom to scale their operations and adapt to changing customer demands. Aldelo Express Point of Sale (POS) is the perfect solution for Hispanic restaurants, offering robust features tailored to the diverse needs of these establishments.

​Simplify Complex Menus
Hispanic cuisine often features extensive menus with customizable options, from complex bar menus, to build-your-own burritos, to various protein choices for tacos, enchiladas, or bowls. Aldelo Express simplifies this complexity with its Matrix Module. Restaurants can create customizable menu items with multiple options and modifiers, streamlining the order process while maintaining accuracy.

For example, a base taco menu item can include options for tortillas, proteins, toppings, and sauces. Staff and customers can quickly build their orders with just a few taps, making it easy to accommodate special requests for any order type, including dine-in, takeout, curbside pickup, or delivery.

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Quick service restaurants (QSRs) rely on speed, efficiency, and accuracy to deliver an exceptional customer experience and manage high-volume operations. Aldelo Express offers a suite of powerful, user-friendly tools that can streamline operations, reduce manual errors, and boost overall efficiency in quick service restaurants. With innovative technology tailored to the unique needs of QSRs, Aldelo Express is the ideal POS solution for businesses looking to improve service delivery and profitability.

1. Efficient Order Management with Image-Based POS Menus
Aldelo Express simplifies the ordering process for staff by offering visually intuitive, image-based POS menus. These menus display clear, vibrant images of menu items, helping employees quickly identify and select the correct options with minimal training. This intuitive interface enhances order accuracy and speeds up service, even during peak times. Plus, QSRs that use the Masa+ Online Ordering platform provide easy and attractive image-based ordering for their customers, helping reduce ordering time while overcoming potential language barriers.

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​As the beverage industry continues to evolve, bars, pubs, and clubs are staying ahead by adapting to emerging trends and consumer preferences. 2025 promises an exciting array of drink trends that combine creativity, sustainability, and classic flavors. Here’s a preview of what your bar, pub, or club can expect to see in the coming year.

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The restaurant industry is rapidly evolving, and technology is driving much of the transformation. Aldelo Express AI Automation Services offer essential tools that streamline operations, enhance accuracy, and provide a better customer and staff experience. Here’s a deeper dive into AI-powered solutions currently available to restaurants through the Aldelo Express Cloud POS platform, and how they can benefit your restaurant in 2025.

1. AI Menu Builder
The Aldelo Express AI Menu Builder uses an iPad camera to scan physical menu data and convert it into a digital format for the POS system. It intelligently suggests item names, descriptions, and prices, creating a seamless process for menu setup and updates.

​Why It's Essential in 2025

• Time Savings: Traditionally, creating or updating menus in a POS system is time-consuming and prone to errors. AI Menu Builder automates this process, enabling operators to make complete or updated menus in minutes.
• Accuracy: Inaccurate item pricing or descriptions can result in customer dissatisfaction or financial loss. This tool minimizes mistakes by standardizing the input process, even for complex menus.
• Scalability: For franchise owners or multi-location restaurants, maintaining consistent menus is critical. AI Menu Builder ensures that updates are uniform across locations and in-store and online digital menus, supporting brand consistency.

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Imagine this: It’s a busy Saturday evening at Bella’s Bistro, a bustling restaurant known for its authentic Italian cuisine. The dining room is packed, the kitchen is in overdrive, and every team member is working hard to keep up with the dinner rush. Despite their best efforts, the team is feeling the pressure of managing multiple tasks seamlessly while maintaining a great customer experience. This is where Aldelo Express comes to the rescue, transforming everyday challenges into smooth operations with its innovative features.

Secure and Effortless Clock-Ins with Facial Recognition Login
As the shift begins, Bella’s Bistro team members don’t need to fumble with PINs to clock in. Aldelo Express’s Facial Recognition Login allows them to sign in with just a glance. This feature not only eliminates the risk of forgotten or shared credentials but also enhances security by ensuring only authorized personnel access the system or conduct specified manager functions. For Bella, the owner, it means peace of mind knowing that sensitive data is protected, accurate time records are automatically maintained, and manager functions such as order voids and discount approvals are protected.

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The restaurant industry is no stranger to fluctuations in food prices, with rising costs impacting profitability and menu planning. As we approach 2025, managing food prices effectively will remain a critical focus for restaurant operators. By leveraging innovative strategies and flexible technology, restaurants can not only navigate price challenges but thrive despite economic uncertainty.

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Running a successful restaurant means finding the right balance between delivering exceptional service and keeping costs under control. One of the biggest challenges many restaurants face today is managing rising labor costs while maintaining in-store and remote operations. Aldelo Express offers a range of scalable point of sale solutions that not only make the day-to-day workload easier for wait staff but also help restaurant owners reduce labor expenses and improve overall efficiency. Here’s a look at how Aldelo Express tools can benefit your restaurant.

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For decades, legacy point-of-sale (POS) systems have been the backbone of restaurant operations. These traditional systems offered reliable transaction processing and reporting, but as technology advances, their limitations become more apparent. Cloud-based POS solutions like Aldelo Express are redefining how modern restaurants operate, providing efficiency, flexibility, and scalability that legacy systems can’t match.

​If your restaurant is still using a legacy POS system, here’s why it’s time to make the switch and move from legacy POS to cloud POS.

Enhanced Mobility and Flexibility
Legacy POS systems are usually stationary and often require heavy, bulky, and expensive hardware that takes up valuable counter space. Aldelo Express runs on iPads and Android Tablets and terminals, enabling mobile operations that adapt to any business setup. Whether it’s tableside service, in-house delivery service, or outdoor dining, a cloud POS offers seamless service wherever your customers are.

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The Risk of Simple Math Errors in Busy Restaurants
Picture this: It’s a busy Saturday night at a neighborhood restaurant. Servers are constantly moving, delivering meals, and ensuring every table is satisfied. Amid the evening’s high pace, a customer at a table writes down their tip on the check but accidentally miscalculates the “total” amount. It’s an easy mistake to make—maybe they rushed the math or got distracted.

When the server, Sarah, picks up the check, she doesn’t notice the miscalculation and manually types the “tip” values as they are written on the physical guest check, setting herself up for a discrepancy when the payment is processed and the customer is charged for more than they intended to pay. In a traditional setup, this miscalculation could very easily result in a chargeback or payment dispute if the customer notices the discrepancy on their credit card statement later. Chargebacks can cost restaurants time and money, and in some instances will deter customers from returning to the restaurant.

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As 2024 draws to a close, it is the time to reflect on a year of success and growth. Restaurant owners, operators, and staff have faced challenges head-on, from navigating a competitive market to meeting ever-changing customer expectations, and are looking to the food service future that is as dynamic as ever. But without a doubt, one thing has become abundantly clear: technology, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), is defining the future of how restaurants operate, as many operators have already begun relying on AI-based services to support their operation and navigate the developing industry. From AI-powered security features to menu building tools, or expediting of everyday tasks such as guest check closeouts, the future of restaurants is AI-driven – and Aldelo Express Cloud Point of Sale for restaurants is leading the way.
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Since the release of its first AI Automation Service in 2021, Aldelo has been proud to pioneer the future of AI in the restaurant industry. Today, Aldelo offers multiple powerful AI automation services seamlessly available through the Aldelo Express Cloud POS platform to restaurants, bars, food trucks, and more. These AI Automation services have empowered restaurant, bar, and food truck owners to simplify operations, improve accuracy, and focus more on delivering exceptional guest experiences. As the Aldelo team looks to 2025, we remain committed to helping our partners thrive in this rapidly evolving industry with cutting-edge software developments, an unparalleled native suite of restaurant service solutions, and industry-leading back-of-house and back-office management resources.

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In the fast-paced world of food trucks, adapting menus to ingredient availability is essential for keeping customers happy. Let’s imagine “Savory Streets,” a popular food truck that prides itself on serving fresh, seasonal dishes. With a dynamic menu that changes frequently based on what ingredients are available, the Savory Streets team faces the ongoing challenge of updating their point-of-sale (POS) system quickly and efficiently. That’s where the Aldelo Express AI Menu Builder comes in, transforming their operational workflow.

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In the dynamic world of dining, flexibility is key. Whether a group of friends wants to split the bill or customers wish to combine items for efficiency, restaurants benefit from having the right tools to smoothly manage these requests. That’s where Aldelo Express POS’s Split Item and Split Check features come in, designed to adapt to unique customer needs and enhance the dining experience. Let’s explore how these tools empower restaurant staff to handle diverse situations with ease and accuracy.

Why Split and Combine Capabilities Matter
Today’s customers expect customization in all aspects of their dining experience, from menu selections to payment preferences. The ability to split and combine orders is a crucial part of this. Imagine a party of six at a restaurant, where two diners want to share a meal, three want separate checks, and one person wants to pay for everyone’s drinks. Without a flexible split item and split check capabilities, this scenario could become chaotic, leading to delays, frustrated customers, and heightened stress for the staff. Aldelo Express’s Split Item and Split Check features help streamline these complex orders, keeping both guests and staff happy and preventing costly delays.

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​For high-end restaurants, maintaining impeccable service while managing staff efficiency is essential. One innovative solution that can transform fine dining operations is Aldelo Express’s AI Facial Recognition Login. This cutting-edge feature addresses common challenges in restaurant management, enhancing both security and efficiency.

The Challenge: Managing Employee Access and Efficiency
Fine dining restaurants pride themselves on exceptional dining experiences, but during busy service periods, managing employee access to the point of sale (POS) system can be challenging. Traditional clock-in methods, such as PINs, can cause delays during the order taking process or shift changes, resulting in delays that can impact service quality. Moreover, unauthorized access to sensitive information poses security risks, making it imperative for the restaurant to implement a secure access control system.

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The restaurant industry is experiencing a transformative shift driven by technological advancements. Artificial intelligence (AI) is a particularly pivotal force, providing solutions that help everyday restaurants streamline operations, enhance accuracy, and ultimately improve customer satisfaction and bottom-line profits.

Aldelo Express Cloud Point-of-Sale (POS), a leader in restaurant technology solutions, has been at the forefront of the AI transformation in the restaurant industry, offering an industry-leading and native suite of innovative AI Automation Services. One such innovation is the AI Tip Adjust Automation tool. Aldelo Express AI Tip Adjust Automation is redefining how restaurants handle guest checks and tips, paving the way for more efficient and error-free dining operations.