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SoundHound AI to Showcase Next-Gen Voice AI Solutions at 2025 National Restaurant Association Show
Live demonstrations at Booth #6466 will showcase AI-powered drive-thru, phone, kiosk, and in-car ordering, plus tools that boost staff productivity and speed
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nLive demonstrations at Booth #6466 will showcase AI-powered drive-thru, phone, kiosk, and in-car ordering, plus tools that boost staff productivity and speed service\n\n SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nSoundHound AI, Inc. (Nasdaq: SOUN) a global leader in voice artificial intelligence, today announced its participation in the 2025 National Restaurant Association Show, taking place from May 17-20 in Chicago, IL.\nThis press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250513687145/en/SoundHound AI is set to exhibit at the 2025 National Restaurant Association Show from May 17–20 in Chicago, IL.\nAttendees can visit Booth #6466 to experience SoundHound’s end-to-end, omnichannel voice AI platform, powering fast, seamless ordering and support across front of house, back of house, and off-premise channels, including drive-thru, phone, kiosk, in-vehicle systems, and any other connected devices.\n\nSoundHound’s display will feature its Dynamic Drive-Thru, featuring a live demo from Burger King UK, as well as Smart Ordering, an AI-powered phone ordering solution. Attendees can also explore Smart Answering, a fully-automated phone assistant that handles inbound calls using business-specific data, and Employee Assist, an AI coach that provides instant answers to restaurant staff on the job. Also on display: Voice Insights, unlocking actionable data from customer conversations, and Smart Lane, our next-gen drive-thru solution designed to accelerate service and reduce wait times.\n\nAt the center of the showcase is SoundHound’s groundbreaking in-car voice commerce platform – the first of its kind to let drivers and passengers order takeout directly from their car’s infotainment system. Visitors can experience a live demo, placing real-time orders from SoundHound’s restaurant partners, paying hands-free, and navigating to the nearest pickup location, all using their voice.\n\n“The National Restaurant Association Show is a key moment for us to demonstrate how voice AI is reshaping restaurant operations,” said Ben Bellettini, SVP of Restaurant Sales at SoundHound AI. “From the drive-thru to behind the counter, and even behind the wheel, our solutions increase speed, sales, and employee and consumer satisfaction.”\n\nThis year, SoundHound is joining forces with Acrelec, Elo, Samsung,...