But with its so-called Infinite Kitchen, Sweetgreen joins the legion of restaurant companies incorporating automation into their businesses.
Sweetgreen plans to open a second Infinite Kitchen location later this year.
Unlike the traditional Sweetgreen restaurant, customers won't have to wait 10 to 15 minutes to pick up mobile orders.
Source: SweetgreenBehind the counter is the "Infinite Kitchen," which resembles the bulk food dispensers found in some grocery stores.
Employees have to set up the Infinite Kitchen in the morning, ensuring it's well-stocked and calibrated for accurate and consistent portions.
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