US Foods’ Menu IQ: Snap a Recipe, See Your Food Cost — James Jones

US Foods’ Menu IQ: Snap a Recipe, See Your Food Cost — James Jones

Author: Restaurant Technology Guys Podcast, sponsored by Custom Business Solutions September 7, 2026 Duration: 39:30

The conversation covers James D. Jones' background in technology, US Foods' technology-forward approach, the challenges of technology adoption in the food service industry, the impact of COVID-19 on technology adoption, and the development of US Foods' e-commerce platform and sales CRM transformation. It also delves into the benefits of US Foods' Moxie and Menu IQ tools, the use of AI in menu profitability, and the future of technology in the food service industry.

Takeaways

  • Technology adoption in the food service industry has been slow but is accelerating due to factors like COVID-19 and the move into AI.
  • US Foods is investing in technology to automate processes, improve customer service, and provide transparency in inventory and pricing.
  • The Moxie and Menu IQ tools from US Foods are designed to simplify ordering, inventory management, and menu profitability for restaurant operators.
  • The future of technology in the food service industry involves predictive analytics, flexible delivery options, and tools to help operators make informed decisions about menu innovation and ingredient choices.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction and Background
  • 02:53 Challenges of Technology Adoption in Food Service
  • 06:56 US Foods' Technology-Forward Approach
  • 08:08 Benefits of Moxie and Menu IQ Tools
  • 29:31 Future of Technology in the Food Service Industry

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