AI for Restaurants
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How Chipotle AI Cuts Hiring Time by 75% and automates operations

In 2025, Chipotle plans to open a new restaurant every 24 hours, leveraging AI, notably the Ava Cado tool, which has cut hiring by 75%. AI enhances customer promotions, staffing, and kitchen operations with robotics. CEO Scott Boatwright emphasizes that technology enhances human roles rather than replacing them, focusing on a tech-centric, human-driven growth strategy.