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The systems also optimize staff scheduling, reducing overstaffing by an estimated 15%, which equates to about four hours of labor saved per day. Combining these efficiencies, the industry could see annual savings of around $100,000 per location—covering both labor and food costs.
The Economics of Automation
When these efficiencies are scaled across numerous locations, the financial incentives become even more compelling. For example, a typical restaurant with two kiosks and staff earning $15/hour can save approximately $150,000 annually through AI, factoring in reduced labor and waste.