by Adam Wahlberg | Aug 11, 2025 | News
To hear David Richer explain it, the success of NYC-based Orbital Kitchens has more to do with linear rather than orbital thinking. “We centralize our demand so drivers are always heading straight toward consumers, dropping off multiple orders along the way,” the CEO...
by Adam Wahlberg | Aug 6, 2025 | Automation, News
At one level a burger that can be put together by a robot in the time it takes a clock’s second hand to go from 12 to 6 may not be so special. Surely a human can do the same. But a human may get distracted. Or get tired. Or need a break. You know, human stuff. That...
by Bernadette Heier | Aug 6, 2025 | News
Chipotle is not shy about innovation and is leaning further into automation and tech. During its most recent earnings call, CEO Scott Boatwright touched on the company’s strategy to boost productivity behind the counter. “Sometimes restaurants get behind in the...
by Bernadette Heier | Aug 6, 2025 | News
Your next Little Caesars pizza may roll to your doorstep via robot. The chain just announced a partnership with Serve Robotics to begin robotic deliveries in the Los Angeles area. “Seeing a Serve robot at your door will soon become as much of a weekly tradition as...
by Adam Wahlberg | Aug 5, 2025 | Automation, News
If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, VoicePlug offers one sincere ordering capability. VoicePlug, a provider of AI-powered voice solutions, has a feature in which the pace of a consumer’s order is mimicked by the AI. “When we work with a brand, we create a...
by Adam Wahlberg | Aug 4, 2025 | News
In July, 3Natives Acai and Juicery changed its name to 3Natives Acai Café. It did this to reflect that it has expanded from juices and smoothies to acai bowls and wraps. That’s news enough. But the real revelation may be what it’s doing underneath. “One of the biggest...