Originally Posted by
GUWonder
But good wait staff in the menu-order-taking process can also drive up sales in a way that automated/self-service ordering may not do so as effectively.
I agree. And of course there's customer expectations too. Perhaps someone has questions about ingredients because of an allergy, or needs more of a description than the menu offers. That's probably a minimal issue at a fast food place, but more important at your gastropub or bistro. Then, at a certain price point, people actually want a more personal experience. Ordering off an ipad and having a robot deliver their food would mean they choose a different restaurant.