10.13.2025
Three months after installing Aniai’s Alpha Grill, TFS Burger Works is seeing game-changing results in speed, consistency, and kitchen efficiency. The West Haverstraw-based burger concept has already cooked more than 5,000 burgers and 500+ grilled chicken orders, all while reducing cooking times by over 70% and lowering labor requirements.
The automated dual-griddle Alpha Grill is proving its value beyond novelty, directly impacting bottom-line performance and guest satisfaction. Since installation, the Alpha Grill has helped the team serve more consistent burgers while easing the strain on kitchen staff during busy service hours.
“We’re putting out a quality burger in under three minutes – what used to take up to ten minutes,” said John, Manager at TFS Burger Works. “That means we can serve more customers, with fewer staff, and without sacrificing quality. Since installing the Alpha Grill, we haven’t had a single customer complaint about doneness or taste. Consistency has improved dramatically, and it’s huge for us as we’re expanding into new locations.”
The deployment at The Filling Station was designed to test the system across a real, busy service environment and to validate how automation can help fast casual operators balance speed, quality, and labor pressure.
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Aniai spokesperson said, “Operators do not want to sacrifice quality for throughput. With Alpha Grill we are seeing operators keep both. The Filling Station has shown that automation can be practical, adaptable, and immediately valuable on the line.”
Key Outcomes at TFS Burger Works
- Over 5,000 burgers & 500+ chicken dishes cooked in 60 different recipe variations, including 5 doneness levels and cheese customization.
- Ticket times cut in half, with burgers now ready in ~3 minutes.
- Labor savings: the restaurant runs smoothly with 2 staff during peak hours, avoiding the need for an extra team member.
- Increased throughput & revenue: able to sustain $400/hour sales with two staff, compared to earlier limits at $300/hour
- Customer satisfaction: No complaints about doneness or taste; many guests are intrigued by the technology.
“Alpha Grill moves with the rhythm of a real kitchen – it’s like having an extra set of hands,” said Gunpil, CEO of Aniai. “With TFS, we’re seeing how smart automation helps restaurants boost throughput, maintain handmade quality, and achieve measurable ROI within weeks.”
TFS Burger Works plans to expand into new locations with Alpha Grill as a core part of its kitchen operations. The results from West Haverstraw underscore how automation can help regional QSR brands grow with consistency, speed, and efficiency.
