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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 […]

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Chipotle Embraces Automation with New Digital Makeline for Bowl and Salad Orders

Chipotle Mexican Grill has announced that it is testing an automated digital makeline in collaboration with Hyphen, a foodservice platform that automates kitchen operations. The automated system is designed to create bowls and salads, while a […]

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Whataburger Unveils First-of-its-Kind Digital Restaurant Model

Whataburger, the San Antonio-based burger chain, has launched its first-ever Digital Kitchen in Bee Cave, Texas. The new restaurant is a departure from traditional fast-food models, featuring no drive-thru and operating on a cashless basis. […]