Top 10 Restaurant Technology Episodes of 2025: Insights and Innovations

Top 10 Restaurant Technology Episodes of 2025: Insights and Innovations

Author: Restaurant Technology Guys Podcast, sponsored by Custom Business Solutions December 29, 2025 Duration: 37:06

In this episode, we highlight the top 10 most loved and impactful episodes of 2025, based on both personal enjoyment and audience engagement on YouTube and audio podcasts. Featuring industry experts and groundbreaking companies, we discuss technological advancements and strategic insights in the restaurant industry. Highlights include Bill Lindsay from Cogswell on AI-driven inventory management, EveryBite's smart menu technology for dietary preferences, House of Giants' digital ordering innovations, and more. The episode celebrates the successes of 2025 and looks forward to more exciting content and innovations in 2026, encouraging listeners to subscribe and suggest future guests.

00:00 Introduction and Overview

00:52 Episode 1: Bill Lindsay from Cogswell

04:42 Episode 2: EveryBite's Innovative Solution

07:52 Episode 3: House of Giants' Digital Transformation

10:45 Episode 4: Matt's Human-Centric Leadership

13:44 Episode 5: Mellow Mushroom's Guest Experience

16:49 Episode 6: Poke Works' Hawaiian Cuisine

19:16 Launching Hawaiian Hot Plates

19:29 Explosive Growth of Rewards Program

20:21 Pollo Campero's US Expansion

23:21 RTI's Energy Management Innovations

26:30 TechRyde's Seamless Integration

29:57 Wisetail's Learning Management

33:48 Wisk's Inventory Management Solutions

36:23 Conclusion and Future Episodes


Ever feel like the tech in your restaurant is more of a headache than a help? You’re not alone. The Restaurant Technology Guys Podcast brought to you by Custom Business Solutions cuts through the noise, offering real talk from people who’ve been in the trenches. Host Jeremy brings a lifetime of perspective-his family founded Custom Business Solutions, and he spent school vacations soldering components, giving him a unique, ground-up understanding of the systems that keep dining rooms and kitchens humming. This isn’t abstract theory; it’s practical knowledge forged from years of combined hands-on experience in implementation, marketing, and daily operations. Each episode feels like a conversation with a trusted advisor, breaking down complex topics into actionable advice you can use immediately. Whether it’s navigating a new point-of-sale rollout, understanding how to leverage data, or simply making your current tech stack work harder for you, this podcast provides clarity. Tune in for straightforward discussions that focus on one core goal: using technology to run your business more smoothly and profitably. It’s a resource built on genuine expertise, designed specifically for owners and operators who need reliable solutions, not just flashy trends.
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