September 13, 2023
WOWorks, the parent company behind Saladworks, Frutta Bowls, Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh, The Simple Greek, Barberitos Southwestern Grille and Cantina, and Zoup Eatery, is partnering with BigZpoon, a provider of food-ingredient-based analysis technology solutions for the restaurant and hospitality industries. The alliance allows the company to provide a personalized and interactive allergen and nutrition menu technology tool to help guests select menu items based on nutritional needs and preferences. It also includes a real-time nutrition calculator that tracks the dietary details of chosen meals and alerts guests when their nutrition goals are exceeded.
"As awareness about the impact of food on our lives continues to grow, a larger percentage of our guests are mindful of what they choose to consume," Kelly Roddy, CEO of WOWorks, said in a company press release. "Whether it's reducing meat intake for environmental reasons or minimizing carbs for personal health, diners are increasingly seeking nutritional information from restaurants. We always encourage our guests to customize our signature menu items or create their personalized meals to suit their lifestyle preferences. It brings us great pleasure to provide a digital tool that significantly enhances the accessibility of allergen and nutrition information in a convenient digital format."
How it works
BigZpoon's technology leverages guests' individual preferences and filters the entire menu of each restaurant, ensuring guests are presented with food options aligning with their specific criteria. The AI-driven software not only guides guests through a personalized menu experience, but it also removes items containing allergens that do not meet their desired preferences, creating a stress-free dining experience, according to the release. BigZpoon's menu system integrates with the existing ordering systems at all WOWorks restaurants, allowing guests to efficiently place online orders and take advantage of third-party delivery services.