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"  If an image of chocolate cake was portrayed on a tablet at your dinner table during the main course, would that encourage you to order dessert? Apparently a new tablet-based ordering system, which has been in a testing phase at Chili&amp;#039;s, has helped the restaurant capitalize on appetizers, desserts, and more. According to Bloomberg Businessweek, the new system uses a touchscreen tablet device at each table. Customers can order desserts, beverages, or even pay the check without needing their server. The results of this new-age waiter system are staggering. Patrons are leaving bigger tips, an average of 15% higher, thanks to a default tip setting of 20%, which customers must manually change to leave less. They are also ordering more appetizers and desserts, both 20% higher on average, thanks to streaming photos that show on up on the tablet during service. Plus, the devices are also equipped with games, which customers can purchase to keep their kids occupied.  Find more great food content on Delish:   Search for the perfect recipe from our homepage Find out the latest food news Get a recipe book to save your favorite dishes Sign up for our free newsletters Check us out on Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter  "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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