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California’s Wage Hike May Accelerate the Adoption of Restaurant Technology

California’s recent decision to raise the minimum wage for fast food workers to $20 has reignited discussions about the role of technology in the restaurant industry. While some argue that higher labor costs will drive […]

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Yum! Brands Embarks on AI-First Strategy for Fast-Food Restaurant Innovation

Yum Brands, the parent company of Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, KFC, and Habit Burger Grill, is pioneering an “AI-powered” future for its fast-food operations under the leadership of Joe Park, the Chief Digital and Technology […]

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How Three Independent Restaurants are Using Robotics to Improve Operations and the Guest Dining Experience

The restaurant sector is witnessing a paradigm shift with the advent of robotics, revolutionizing not only kitchen operations but also redefining the dining experience. This transformative trend is exemplified by three independent restaurants that recently […]

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Chipotle Backs AI and Renewable Energy in Agriculture with New Investments

Chipotle Mexican Grill has announced minority investments in Greenfield Robotics and Nitricity, two companies focused on sustainable farming and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The investments are part of Chipotle’s $50 million Cultivate Next venture fund, […]

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CaliExpress by Flippy to Debut Fully Robotic Restaurant

Cali Group, which owns global QSR restaurant chain CaliBurger, in collaboration with technology companies Miso Robotics and PopID (a majority owned subsidiary of Cali Group), is set to open CaliExpress by Flippy, a groundbreaking venture […]

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Sweetgreen Expands Use of Its Infinite Kitchen Assembly Line Robot

Sweetgreen, the fast-casual salad chain with more than 175 locations, is expanding its use of the Infinite Kitchen, an assembly line robot that can produce up to 500 bowls, plates, and sides per hour. This […]

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Domino’s to Pilot AI-Powered Solutions for Pizza Ordering and Restaurant Operations

Domino’s Pizza, the world’s largest pizza company, has announced a strategic partnership with Microsoft to optimize pizza ordering and store operations using generative AI technology and cloud computing. The collaboration will leverage Microsoft Cloud and […]