Moto Pizza Sets Stage for Restaurant Automation
Moto Pizza Founder Lee Kindell is no stranger to automation. Kindell opened the Seattle-based pizza hub three years ago and has since tested and implemented various forms of robotics. It all started when he hurt his arm and used an automated dough mixer. Hesitant at...
McDonald’s Pulls Plug on AI Ordering in Drive-Thru
While news of restaurants adopting voice AI in drive-thrus continues to circulate, fast food giant McDonald’s is pulling the plug—for now. The chain informed franchisees in an email that it would shut off the technology in more than 100 locations by the end of July. ...
Bite Kiosks Tap Thanx to Drive Loyalty
As labor costs continue to rise, many restaurants are turning to self-service kiosks to improve operational efficiency. On the consumer-end, the toss-up for using kiosks comes with an expectation for customization and personalization when ordering. That’s why Bite, a...
Wonder Scales Up Production With FreshRealm Expansion
Wonder, Marc Lore’s food hall delivery concept, is partnering with FreshRealm to boost expansion. The partnership aims to help the chain expand from 12 to 90 locations by the end of 2025, with a goal to open 25 this year. FreshRealm produces fresh meals for grocery...
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