From fine-dining establishments to fast food, the touchscreen is effortless, indiscriminate and dexterous. In fact, even a child can use it. As the labor market continues to diminish and the people behind the counter are less easy to communicate with, touchscreens become necessary. Eventually, he predicts, operators will simply turn the screen around and let customers place their own orders. During peak seasonal periods, getting fast-food may be like pumping your own gas.
Customers punch their own selections, then slide their credit cards in for payment.