Media Coverages
Amazing Food Tech Innovations, From Plant-Based Shrimp to An AI Wok
Written by Rich DeMuro
August 14, 2023
Rich DeMuro visits the Western Foodservice and Hospitality Expo 2023 in Anaheim, California. Mentioned: Automated drink machine from Botrista. Read full article.
Botrista CEO Says Automation Can Help Rescue Shorthanded Restaurants
Written by Eugene Demaitre
November 21, 2022
Botrista said its DrinkBot offers more sustainable beverage dispensing while freeing human restaurant staffers for customer service. Read full article.
4 ways automation helps restaurants tighten operations
Written by Sean Hsu
November 15, 2022
America's labor force endured significant disruption over the past few years, with 47 million workers quitting their jobs last year alone. Read full article.
Automation, Marketing to Gen Z Key Themes at Restaurant Show
Written by Virginia Lee
June 6, 2022
CHICAGO – Members of the restaurant industry gathered in Chicago for the National Restaurant Association Show in late May to taste the latest in culinary trends. Major themes at the show included automation, marketing to Gen Z, and plant-based protein. Read full article.
4 Tech Trends that Stood Out at the National Restaurant Association Show
Written by Joe Guszkowski
May 26, 2022
Smaller robots, self-delivery and more emerged during the event this week in Chicago. Read full article.
Kitchen Innovation Award
National Restaurant Association
February 22, 2022
Botrista is considered the gold standard of foodservice equipment innovation. Read press release.
The Halal Guys will put drink-mixing robots in all of its restaurants
Written by Joe Guszkowski
October 27, 2021
The Middle Eastern chain will use Botrista's DrinkBot to offer premium blended beverages. Read full article.
Botrista raises $10M for its drink-mixing robot
Written by Joe Guszkowski
June 28, 2021
Sony and equipment giant Middleby pitched in to help the company take its DrinkBot national. Read full article.
How will Benchmark change with this new era of venture capital?
Written by Lucinda Shen
June 28, 2021
The pandemic has not only reshaped tech companies—it’s also reshaping the status quo among venture capital investors. Read full article.
Equity Monday
June 28, 2021
TechCrunch’s venture-capital-focused podcast where we unpack the numbers behind the headlines. Read full article.
Self-service plays key role in Ike’s Love & Sandwiches continuous growth
Written by Elliot Maras
March 3, 2021
Self-order kiosks are delivering higher sales, improved accuracy and greater efficiency for Ike's Love & Sandwich. The brand expects to hit its goal of 100 locations by year's end. Read full article.