I wonder how valuable/actionable this data actually is? Other than potentially validating or challenging their previous demographic info for people who make impulse purchases from candy vending machines I am not sure this can be used to do much else.

That’s probably why some high end places did things like a burger but only in the lounge for happy hour to drive people there then. 

On paper, it can be, but the customer is not always flexible. They can’t always just shift their lunch time, so they will be stuck. Likewise, I suspect brand loyalty is going to come into play. If the people don’t care what food they eat, then it will be fine, but people likely won’t gladly shift to a competitor…

Sort of... on paper it is. But the consumer isn’t always flexible like that. So what it usually becomes an exercise in is making more revenue by penalizing a select group of consumers.   

Flippy’s product line is exactly like that too, especially the fryer robot, it takes the food, drops it in the oil, waits for the timer, then removes. Arguably, the functions that go on in the kitchen have already been streamlined to the point that the worker isn’t required to understand or think about the cooking and…

And trying to sue cities when “Hero Pay” requirements were put in during lockdowns. God forbid a small pay bump working in a high risk environment be put to the workers. 

That is the question... how loyal are they to the brand? If they don’t care if the burger is Wendy’s, Carl’s, or McDonalds (In and out doesn’t count because of their lines) then it will backfire. Otherwise it will work. 

While this is bad for consumers, the only way I can see it not working (in the long term) is if the competition doesn’t embrace it too. I fully expect others to follow because it just means more money.

Kroger posting record profits (not rev, profit) says it’s probably more them raising prices because they can. 

But Kroger said “Swearsies Realizies” when they said they would not raise prices!

Indeed, did not think about prep options, usually I only think of completed foods where they just heat and plate.

Technically it does add visual component but adds no flavor for sure. 

So... none?

I don’t think that is AI unless it’s able to learn new techniques. Otherwise a thermal reader with a trigger to do another action once the target temp is hit would be considered AI.

Yeah, people still want to boast on insta how they got the steak. 

Considering they both have DUI’s and did not change direction after the first, I am going to say it’s pretty dark.

Oh, sorry I was extrapolating with the whole industry. Carl’s Jr. CEO is aiming for being able to have full machine staff with 1-0 workers in any location.

People who try to flash wealth constantly on social, also people who think wealthy people want to eat there.

While he can try and pretend that coating it in gold leaf is an extravagant expense which justifies the price hike, edible gold leaf isn’t that crazy expensive. There is probably $5-10 worth (he may also get bulk discounts and possibly not use-food grade since it would be cheaper).

Central kitchen as in central plant to prep the sauces, baked goods (possibly cooked at the final location) and soups? They can work, provided you have enough locations in the region and/or it can ship easily, sure. But this place is also a single location (presumably) at this time and trying to target a higher income…