McDonald’s has opened its first fully-automated restaurant in Texas with self-service kiosks, digital menu boards, and automated fryers that can produce up to 120 items per hour. Customers can easily order their meals without staff interaction, providing a streamlined experience.
The new McDonald’s restaurant is designed for efficiency and sustainability, with automated fryers that use less oil and rooftop solar panels that provide up to 60% of the energy needed. Some customers are excited, while others worry about potential job loss. However, McDonald’s says the restaurant will create new jobs in maintenance and technology.
McDonald’s stated that the new restaurant is just the beginning of their journey to provide a more convenient, personalized, and sustainable experience for customers.