Tuesday, January 1, 2013

Robots, QSR and Labor

The standard joke is what does a liberal arts graduate say after graduation? Would you like fries with that?

Not for much longer!

Labor costs are a significant part of the costs of running what is now known as a QSR (Quick Service Restaurant) formerly a fast food restaurant. Labor costs can run up to 40% of total sales 

Auto assembly workers were replaced by robots, the same trend is coming to a QSR near you.



But change is coming. Momentum Machines has designed a robotic burger manufacturing system which can replace line cooks and allows custom built burgers.

So, maybe it's time to reevaluate that $80,000 liberal arts degree or look at more viable career options.


Maybe we all should begin thinking how we can become more valued in the changing economy!