AI on the Line: How Smart Restaurants Win in 2026

Join the Illinois Restaurant Association, AI Concierge James D. Feldman, and the Cook County Small Business Source for a practical, no-nonsense playbook on using AI to boost revenue, cut waste, and elevate the guest experience. Discover how independent restaurants are already using AI to streamline labor, improve kitchen operations, personalize service, and strengthen margins—while tackling familiar operational challenges. This session moves beyond hype to show how you can start applying AI right now to reduce costs, attract guests, and ease day-to-day pressures.