Pizza Hut is probably the last place in the world I’d expect to be wowed by technology. Don’t get me wrong, I love sinking my choppers into a stuffed crust as much as the next guy, but there’s not much about the restaurant chain that screams “on the cutting edge of tech.” But I can admit when I’m wrong, and boy was I wrong about this. Watch this video and you’ll see why:
The interactive tabletops Pizza Hut is introducing are not only fun and different, they virtually eliminate the major pain points of eating at a restaurant. They remove the annoyance of having a slow server, so you can order your food the instant you’re ready. They also take human error out of the ordering process. No matter how complicated your order, the self-service process nearly ensures it will arrive at your table correctly.
What makes the touchscreens so effective is their ability to help customers visualize and customize exactly what they’re ordering. But pizza is not the only place you’re going to start seeing this new technology. Look at all the applications that are going to be happening in other industries:
1. Retail
Soon touchscreens will be used like a virtual dressing room in clothing stores. Customers select a model who has a similar body type to theirs and swipe to try out different combinations of clothing styles, sizes and colors. Then they select the favorite items, head to the register, and a sales associate meets them with their purchases, ready to check out.
2. Hospitality
Soon desks in hotel rooms will double as interactive, self-service concierges. Guests can order room service, wake-up calls, laundry services and more. They can also browse through information on different restaurants and attractions in the surrounding area and easily make reservations straight through the touchscreen software. It’s easy to see how advertising will play a key part in this set up.
3. Tourism
We’re already seeing travel centers using these types of touchscreens as giant interactive brochures. Tourists touch and drag on activities, attractions and hotels from a map onto the calendar to plan out their travel schedules. Since they can be updated in real time, these types of screens often include travel times and prices to give tourists a comprehensive overview of vacation options. Digital SignageToday
The possibilities are endless, contact SignCast and we can help you explore the right solution for your business.