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What will restaurant technology actually look like in 2026?
After spending the last year traveling to restaurant and tech conferences, sitting on customer advisory boards, and talking directly with CTOs, founders, investors, and operators, I wanted to share what’s real, what’s hype, and what you should actually prepare for.
At Cali BBQ, we’ve been in business for 18 years. We survived the Great Recession, the pandemic, third-party delivery chaos, and every major tech shift this industry has thrown at us. We’ve made a lot of mistakes, learned a lot of lessons, and we’re still here.
In this video, I break down three major trends I believe will define restaurant operations and revenue in 2026!
If you’re a restaurant owner, operator, or tech-forward leader who wants to stay ahead instead of reacting late, this conversation is for you.
Drop your predictions in the comments. Let’s learn from each other.
About Cali BBQ Media:
Shawn Walchef is the founder of Cali BBQ Media and creator of the Restaurant Influencers podcast on Entrepreneur Media, featuring famous names such as Shaquillle O'Neal and Emeril Lagasse.
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00:00 Intro
01:05 Prediction 1
02:40 Prediction 2
04:43 Prediction 3
05:31 Operators Get Ready!
Restaurant Business Trends We Will See in 2026
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