With millions of former service workers not returning to the job market, some choosing to retire, others blaming Covid-19, ETC., industries including restaurants are having an increasingly tough time staying staffed — according to the National Restaurant Association.

Three out of every four restaurant owners can’t retain enough servers — but demand for in-person dining is returning. What are restaurateurs supposed to do? How about hiring robots running on artificial intelligence (AI)?

Small up to national restaurant chains can now fill their openings via the huge advancements in robotics and software created specifically for their industry.

McDonald’s just announced it will partner with IBM to automate drive-thrus, and the results could potentially allow the fast-food giant to operate with far fewer workers. Read more