Chipotle Tests Automated Assembly Line to Boost Digital Order Efficiency

Chipotle is testing an automated assembly line to make burrito bowls and salads to fulfill digital orders.
The line will portion out ingredients under bowls, while employees still hand-make other menu items.
Chipotle sees this as improving efficiency as digital sales have grown to 38% of revenue.
The automated line is part of a $50 million venture fund focused on innovation and tech.
Chipotle says robots will be "co-pilots" to employees, not replacements, as full automation is still far off.

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