87% Of UAE Restaurant Owners Embrace AI To Boost Efficiency And Profitability, Survey Reveals

A recent survey conducted by SevenRooms in April 2025 has shown that a significant 87% of restaurant owners in the UAE are incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into their operations.

Among the numerous applications of AI in the restaurant industry, data analytics emerges as a prominent area of application globally. This trend underscores the growing reliance on technology to enhance efficiency, profitability, and growth within the sector.

Foodics BI, a cutting-edge AI and business intelligence tool developed by Foodics, is at the forefront of this technological revolution in the restaurant industry. This solution is part of Foodics' broader ecosystem, designed to empower restaurant owners and managers by providing them with real-time business insights.

By converting data into actionable strategies, Foodics BI is pivotal in improving operational efficiency and fostering business growth, demonstrating the tangible benefits of data-driven decision-making in the competitive and ever-evolving restaurant landscape.

Foodics BI stands out as a versatile analytics tool tailored for the dynamic needs of the restaurant industry. It aids in addressing various challenges by offering real-time insights and key metrics essential for driving a restaurant's success.

This platform is specifically engineered for C-level executives, restaurant owners, and managers, offering them a comprehensive overview of business performance. It facilitates strategic decision-making through real-time visibility into trends, operations optimisation, and actionable data on critical metrics like sales, inventory, and customer satisfaction.

The implementation of Foodics BI has led to impressive outcomes, including a 10% increase in sales and a 20% rise in profit margins for restaurants. Its suite of features includes advanced data exploration for in-depth insights, AI-powered forecasting, real-time operational updates, performance benchmarking, simplified reporting and visualization, and integrated data accessibility.

These capabilities ensure that restaurants have the tools they need to stay competitive and responsive to market demands. A noteworthy example of Foodics BI's impact is seen in a Foodics client in Saudi Arabia, which experienced a tenfold increase in insight generation. This breakthrough significantly accelerated the restaurant chain's decision-making process, leading to the replacement of all internal reporting systems with Foodics BI. The result was enhanced reporting accuracy, efficiency, and swifter decision-making, positioning the restaurant for future growth and success.

Foodics International managing director for Egypt and UAE, Belal Zahran, stated, "In a market where competition is stronger than ever, Foodics BI gives restaurateurs that extra edge. By turning real-time, complex data into clear and actionable insights, we're helping restaurateurs make smarter and more informed decisions, respond to challenges faster and tackle them strategically and unlock new business growth opportunities. With AI-driven intelligence in their hands, Foodics BI is a powerful tool for efficiency, growth and long-term success."

To cater to the needs of restaurant owners and F&B entrepreneurs, Foodics BI is accessible both as a native mobile application and a web-based platform. This ensures that users can access vital insights and analytics from any location worldwide, enabling them to make informed, data-driven decisions that propel their businesses toward profitability.

The integration of AI and data analytics in the restaurant industry, exemplified by tools like Foodics BI, is revolutionising how restaurateurs manage operations, make strategic decisions, and achieve growth.

As technology continues to evolve, the potential for further advancements in this field remains vast, promising even greater efficiency and success for the restaurant industry in the future.