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Restaurant Resilience: Tech Adoption and Profit Recovery Amid High Costs

Restaurant Resilience: Tech Adoption and Profit Recovery Amid High Costs

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In the past 48 hours, the restaurant and bar industry shows resilience amid high costs and supply strains, with new reports highlighting tech adoption and profit recovery as key drivers. TouchBistros 2026 State of Restaurants reports, released January 27, reveal U.S. operators achieving double-digit profit margins for the first time since 2022, fueled by tech strategies, while Canadian independents saw 79 percent reporting higher visits last year despite 37 percent food cost hikes from tariffs.[2][3] In Canada, 71 percent raised menu prices by 13 percent on average, and 43 percent plan more local sourcing to build supply chain resilience.[2]

Market movements include FAT Brands filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on January 26, signaling strain for multi-concept owners, contrasted by Original ChopShops record 2025 sales and four-store expansion plans.[5] Deals feature Founders Table acquiring Protein Bar & Kitchen on January 15, with Wild Wing expanding Ontario locations.[5][9] Starbucks faces ongoing supply disruptions, with late deliveries and outdated systems causing empty shelves into late 2025, prompting CEO shifts to manual inventory control.[4]

Leaders respond via tech: 79 percent of Canadians view AI positively for efficiency, 39 percent use QR menus to ease labor shortages averaging 5.3 staff gaps per site, and IoT investments rise to cut 49 percent equipment downtime losses up to 5000 dollars per hour.[2][3][6] Beverage trends shift to low/no-proof and THC drinks to offset softening alcohol sales.[1]

Compared to prior quarters, traffic and margins improve from 2025 declines, but labor costs up 94 percent and price resistance persist, pushing simplification over expansion.[1][2] Consumer behavior favors adaptable menus and local ingredients amid volatility.[2] Overall, operators prioritize owned guest data, lean workflows, and practical AI for 2026 gains.[1] (298 words)

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