How QR Codes and AI Are Reshaping Brazil’s Bars for Carnival

2026-02-13 - 19:15

Key Points — Brazil’s 2026 Carnival is projected to generate a record R$14.48 billion ($2.8 billion) in revenue, with bars and restaurants accounting for R$5.77 billion ($1.1 billion) of that total. — Some 73% of food-service operators expect higher earnings than last year, according to an Abrasel survey, as digital ordering tools move from novelty