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In recent years, many restaurants have introduced technology and implemented self-service ordering to reduce labor costs and improve ordering efficiency. For example, installing tablets on every dining table has become a common practice. Usually, these tablets don’t have to be too high-end, as long as they can meet basic meal choices.
However, recently Japanese netizens discovered that a revolving sushi restaurant actually used the newly launched 13 inch iPad Pro M4 mobile network model as its ordering device.
Considering that the starting price of this device is as high as 250000 yen, it has sparked heated discussions among netizens: is it really necessary to equip such advanced equipment for ordering a meal? Let’s follow alongHome newsUnderstand the speculation of Japanese netizens on why the shop owners adopt this approach.
According to reports, a revolving sushi chain restaurant called “なごやかTing” has equipped each seat with the latest iPad ordering tablet. At current exchange rates, the cost of these devices is as high as 4.07 million yen, only used for 16 seats.
A netizen nicknamed “ぺるあん” took evidence in the store and posted it online, sparking widespread discussion among other netizens. Everyone is speculating as to why a restaurant would choose such expensive equipment.
Netizens have various reactions. Some people wonder if there are really special needs for such high-end devices, while others are concerned about the risk of device theft:
A netizen jokingly said:Isn’t stealing one enough to make a lot of money
Naturally, it has attracted many netizens’ replies of ‘don’t learn’.
Another metaphor says,It’s like a person who only drives 10 kilometers on asphalt every day buying a Lexus GX550This indicates that the equipment is too luxurious.
Some people also suggest that,In this application scenario, the first generation iPad Air is completely sufficient
Even if you insist on iOS, buying the first generation iPad is enough, isn’t it
Some netizens also consider that using high-end devices may have longer-term business strategies behind it.
The sushi displayed on OELD is not pretty enough, by the way! Then buy an iPad Pro M4
A netizen pointed out that although the initial investment is quite high, if this system can reduce two employees, it only takes two years to recoup the cost.
Assuming we were supposed to hire three store clerks with a monthly salary of 150000 yen, reducing these labor costs would save 5.4 million yen in a year. In the long run, it should be considered a cost-effective choice
Another speculation is that purchasing expensive equipment can save taxes through depreciation.
Some people also analyze that these electronic devices are usually used on a leasing basis, which helps reduce the burden of one-time costs because the ownership of the devices belongs to the leasing company.
Anyway, the choice of using a high-end iPad as a ordering device by “なごやかTing” has sparked many speculations among the public about its financial strategy and technological applications. This choice does make people rethink the value and strategy of technology investment in the catering industry.