Kernel Revamps Off-Premises Model for Dine-In Demand
Takeout and delivery are fast-growing segments for limited-service restaurants. Kernel, a plant-forward eatery by Chipotle founder Steve Ells, was designed to take advantage of this trend. The cashierless New York City restaurant opened in February with no seating as...
A Behind the Scenes Look at the Robot-Run Restaurant CaliExpress by Flippy
CaliExpress by Flippy bills itself as the world’s first fully autonomous restaurant. The fast-food restaurant, operated by Miso Robotics in Pasadena, California, is an hour’s drive from my home, so I set out after the July 4 holiday to check out the pop-up eatery. At...
California’s $20 Minimum Wage Spurs Kiosk Demand at Fast Food Restaurants
California’s new $20 minimum wage for fast food workers is spurring the adoption of restaurant automation tools, from kiosks to drive-thru voice bots. Kiosks are especially having a moment in the state as quick-service chains look for ways to increase revenue and...
How Franklin Junction is Redefining Ghost Kitchens Amidst Industry Challenges
Ghost kitchens flourished during the pandemic as they capitalized on the increased demand for doorstep delivery when restaurants had to shutter dining rooms. Major national chains such as Wendy’s, Burger King, Popeyes, and Chick-fil-A enthusiastically embraced the...
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