AI-powered analytics gives UAE restaurants a profitability edge

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A recent survey by SevenRooms (April 2025) revealed that 87 per cent of UAE restaurant owners are already leveraging AI, with data analytics ranking among the top five areas of global adoption. This trend is reshaping the F&B industry, where operators are increasingly relying on technology to stay competitive.

Foodics, the MENA region’s leading restaurant operations and payments technology company, is capitalising on this momentum with Foodics BI, its advanced AI-powered business intelligence solution. Seamlessly integrated into the wider Foodics ecosystem, the platform enables restaurants to transform real-time business data into strategic actions, improving efficiency, profitability, and long-term growth.

“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,” said Belal Zahran, Foodics International managing director (Egypt and UAE).

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Designed for executives, owners, and managers, Foodics BI offers a high-level view of business performance for strategic decision-making. Its capabilities include:

• Advanced Data Exploration: Drill-down analysis to uncover the most relevant insights.

• Intelligent Insights Suite: AI-powered forecasting and inventory optimisation to minimise waste.

• Live Monitoring Hub: Real-time updates on sales, key metrics, and operational performance.

• Performance Benchmarking Toolkit: Historical and comparative analytics across branches, products, and categories.

• Simplified Reporting & Visualisation: Automated reporting and dynamic data presentation.

• Integrated Data Accessibility: Full cross-platform access with flexible export options.

Foodics reports that one client in Saudi Arabia recorded a 10x increase in insight generation after adopting Foodics BI, leading the restaurant chain to replace all internal reporting systems with the platform to enhance accuracy and decision-making speed.

With AI-enabled insights driving up to a 10 per cent boost in sales and 20 per cent improvement in profit margins, Foodics BI is positioning itself as a cornerstone technology for the next phase of restaurant growth in the UAE and beyond. Available as both a mobile app and a web platform, it empowers F&B operators to access critical intelligence anytime, anywhere.