In this episode of the Restaurant Technology Guides podcast, host Jeremy Julian speaks with co-founders Lucy Logan and Sid Conklin from Every Bite. They discuss their innovative solutions for restaurant menus focused on personalization and food safety to better cater to a growing population with dietary restrictions and allergies. The smart menu technology offers a seamless, low-effort integration into existing restaurant systems, improving guest experiences and driving higher conversion rates. This episode dives deep into the impact of personalization in the dining industry, the technology behind Every Bite, and how simple it is for restaurants to implement these changes while enhancing guest satisfaction and loyalty.

00:00 Everybite

01:18 Introduction and Welcome

01:47 Meet the Entrepreneurs: Lucy and Sid

04:03 The Problem with Static Menus

05:06 The Birth of Every Bite

05:58 The Scale of Dietary Restrictions

08:08 Personalization in the Digital Age

09:41 Smart Menus: A Game Changer

14:54 Mobile and In-Store Experience

16:36 The Power of Customization

19:35 Seamless Integration for Restaurants

20:55 Introduction to PDF Import and Smart Menu

21:44 AI and Machine Learning in Menu Personalization

22:14 Simplifying Menu Updates for Restaurants

23:41 Real-Time Menu Sync and Automation

25:46 Enhancing Staff and Guest Experience

27:53 Onboarding and Personalization Process

29:48 Marketing and Customer Engagement

35:39 Voice Search and Future Innovations

38:14 Conclusion and Call to Action