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- **Candidates are converted at a rate 83% higher
The result? McDonald's reports employing 60-65% faster, saving about five hours per week per HR manager. When scaled across 40,000 locations, this translates into savings exceeding $200 million annually, money that previously went to human labor but is now funneled into automation investment.
The Broader Impact: Jobs Disappearing at Every Level
The implications extend far beyond McDonald's. Automation in HR isn't just about food service—it penetrates all sectors:
Retail giants like 7-Eleven are adopting similar AI tools
Fast-food chains like Chipotle are automating everything from order-taking to burrito-making, drastically expanding their footprint without proportional hiring