Summary:
- Chipotle is testing an "autocado" system in California that allows customers to order and pay for their food through a touchscreen kiosk, reducing the need for human cashiers.
- This move comes as California's minimum wage increases to $15.50 per hour, putting pressure on fast-food chains to find ways to reduce labor costs.
- The "autocado" system is part of Chipotle's broader efforts to automate and streamline its operations, which also includes the use of digital ordering and delivery services.