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Restaurant Roundup: Chili’s Rethinks Robo-Waiters; Taco Bell Dips Toe in Metaverse

Restaurant Roundup: Chili’s Rethinks Robo-Waiters; Taco Bell Dips Toe in Metaverse
Restaurant Roundup: Chili’s Rethinks Robo-Waiters; Taco Bell Dips Toe in Metaverse
August 26, 2022  |  ResTech

It would seem that automation is no surefire solution to restaurants’ ongoing labor challenges. Casual dining chain Chili’s, for one, is halting at least one...

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Robotic Pizza Makers Grab Larger Slice of Restaurant Automation Pie
Robotic Pizza Makers Grab Larger Slice of Restaurant Automation Pie
August 09, 2022  |  ResTech

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Amazon to Acquire iRobot, Maker of Roomba Robot Vacuum
Amazon to Acquire iRobot, Maker of Roomba Robot Vacuum
August 05, 2022  |  Partnerships

Amazon is set to acquire iRobot, the maker of the Roomba robot vacuum, in an all-cash transaction valued at $1.7 billion. Get the Full Story...

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Presto CEO Says Tech-Wary Restaurant Customers May Change Their Tune as Prices Rise
Presto CEO Says Tech-Wary Restaurant Customers May Change Their Tune as Prices Rise
August 05, 2022  |  ResTech

As restaurants’ hiring challenges persist, many brands are turning towards automated solutions to lower their labor costs, and while some consumers may think these changes...

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5G Steers Forklifts, Robots at BMW, Ford Factories
5G Steers Forklifts, Robots at BMW, Ford Factories
July 22, 2022  |  Technology

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Fourth of July Cookouts Get Automated Assist From Robots
Fourth of July Cookouts Get Automated Assist From Robots
July 04, 2022  |  Innovation

The days of major national events causing backlogs in commercial foodservice establishments and absolute messes in consumers’ home kitchens may soon be behind us. As...

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Restaurant Roundup: Brands Automate Food Production, Delivery
Restaurant Roundup: Brands Automate Food Production, Delivery
July 01, 2022  |  ResTech

As restaurants continue to seek out solutions for their labor challenges, many major brands are testing robotic solutions to automate the cooking process. Fast-casual Chinese...

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Grocery Roundup: Retailers Tap Contextual Commerce; Kroger Expands Private Label
Grocery Roundup: Retailers Tap Contextual Commerce; Kroger Expands Private Label
June 30, 2022  |  Retail

As food-at-home prices skyrocket and retailers absorb some of these rising prices in an effort to avoid losing shopper loyalty, many are seeking other ways...

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