Chipotle Tests New Burrito-Making Robot to Cut Costs, Boost Digital Orders

Chipotle is testing automation technology from startup Hyphen to assemble burrito bowls and salads for digital orders.
This is the second time Chipotle has announced testing automation after previously testing a robot named Chippy that makes tortilla chips.
Automation aims to cut labor costs, improve speed and order consistency for restaurants like Sweetgreen and Starbucks.
However, the technology is expensive so will take years to pay off. Sweetgreen expects all future locations to be automated in 5 years.
The Hyphen robot makes digital burrito bowls and salads, freeing up employees to assemble other digital orders like tacos and burritos.

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Posted 10/3/2023, 12:01:01 PM

Chipotle Tests New Burrito-Making Robot to Cut Costs, Boost Digital Orders

Chipotle is testing automation technology from startup Hyphen to assemble burrito bowls and salads for digital orders.
This is the second time Chipotle has announced testing automation after previously testing a robot named Chippy that makes tortilla chips.
Automation aims to cut labor costs, improve speed and order consistency for restaurants like Sweetgreen and Starbucks.
However, the technology is expensive so will take years to pay off. Sweetgreen expects all future locations to be automated in 5 years.
The Hyphen robot makes digital burrito bowls and salads, freeing up employees to assemble other digital orders like tacos and burritos.

cnbc.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/5/2023

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10/3/2023

Chipotle Tests Robots to Assemble Digital Orders, Aiming to Boost Speed Without Replacing Workers

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Chipotle Tests Robot Co-Worker to Assemble Digital Orders

Chipotle is testing a collaborative robot that will work alongside human employees to increase productivity and handle digital orders more efficiently.

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