Perfect chips: Nando’s completes first trial of Karakuri /FRYR210 automated fry line
Nando’s UK has become the first to trial Karakuri’s /FRYR automated fry line as it aims to deliver the perfect chips in its Park Royal restaurant.
This combines robotics, edge computing, and hyperscale data analysis to provide restaurants with production of up to 550 portions of chips per hour.
Cameron Roberts, Group Chief Operating Officer at Nando’s, says: “We want to deliver uplifting and memorable experiences for our customers, with delicious quality food and good value at the heart.”
“In testing Karakuri’s /FRYR, we wanted to see how we can further improve the quality, consistency, and availability of our chips, while meeting our environmental objectives of reducing food and oil waste and reducing energy consumption.”
Barney Wragg, Karakuri’s CEO and Founder, says: “The QSR and fast casual market is driven by finding fresh, new ways to deliver an exceptional customer experience that keep consumers coming back for more.”
“Chips are key to a restaurant’s success, both in terms of customer satisfaction and brand consistency. Our /FRYR product range is representative of how new technology can support every restaurant’s mission to improve their service in ways that were impossible five years ago.”
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