The Hustle Daily Show Taco Bell’s AI play and how fast food is getting faster
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Mar 20, 2025 Fast food is evolving rapidly with AI and robotics enhancing service efficiency. Major brands like Taco Bell and McDonald's are optimizing operations to meet rising demand for takeout and delivery. The integration of automation in cooking and order-taking is revolutionizing the dining experience, but it also raises questions about employment. Meanwhile, exciting partnerships are brewing in tech and media, like Nvidia's collaboration with GM. Plus, there's an opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs to pitch their ideas for funding!
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Fast Food Productivity Boom
- Fast food restaurant productivity surged by 15% in sales per employee since 2019.
- This increase is largely due to pandemic-era shifts in consumer habits like takeout and delivery.
Starbucks' Pivot
- Starbucks, known for its drive-thrus, aims to shift back to a cafe, hang-out model.
- Other fast-food chains are doubling down on digital operations and speed.
Automation in Fast Food
- Fast food's future involves more robots, AI order-taking, and automation of repetitive tasks.
- Examples include Flippy (fry-making), and machines for salsa, guacamole, and bartending.
