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 […]
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 […]
Wendy’s, the popular fast food chain with more than 6,500 restaurants currently in operation in the United States and 29 countries and U.S. territories worldwide, is set to introduce dynamic pricing, a practice akin to […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Steve Ells, the founder and former CEO of Chipotle, is reportedly planning a return to the restaurant industry with a new venture called Kernel. The startup, which is set to debut in Manhattan in early […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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