Panera Bread using robots to brew coffee

April 12, 2022

Panera Bread is testing a new automated coffee brewing system at two of its locations as it seeks to expand its drink subscription program. George Hanson, Panera’s chief digital officer, said the test will determine if the automated system can help associates, not replace them.

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