{
  "id": 1850422,
  "title": "So AI is preparing to help the catering world",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/cosi-lai-si-prepara-ad-aiutare-il-mondo-della-ristorazione",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-08-19T02:32:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Il Sole 24 Ore",
    "slug": "il-sole-24-ore",
    "url": "https://www.ilsole24ore.com/art/cosi-l-ai-si-prepara-ad-aiutare-mondo-ristorazione-AJCkQ0o"
  },
  "original_language": "it",
  "account": "The global restaurant industry is undergoing a profound revolution, driven by changes in consumer behavior and rising costs. According to the \"2026 Global Restaurant Report\" by Fti Consulting, restaurants face increasing costs for raw materials, labor, energy, and platform commissions, forcing them to reassess their offerings. In the US, prices for meat, electricity, and wages have risen by 74%, 40%, and 30% respectively since January 2020. To adapt, restaurants must rethink their strategies, leveraging digital tools and artificial intelligence to improve efficiency and offer more practical and engaging experiences to customers.",
  "summary": "New strategies to conquer \"more covers\" at the table and try to ride the challenges of delivery platforms. The out-of-home consumption world is undergoing a radical and profound revolution...",
  "key_points": [
    "Ristorazione industry undergoing deep revolution in consumption",
    "Delivery platforms increasing market share, controlling customer access",
    "AI adoption to improve efficiency in back office and kitchen operations"
  ],
  "editors_take": "L'uso dell'intelligenza artificiale nella ristorazione segna un cambio di passo verso l'efficienza e l'adattamento alle nuove esigenze dei consumatori, costringendo i ristoratori a ripensare strategie e offerte.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}