[C19fan]

The head of Carl's Jr knows the headaches of dealing with human workers especially in a state like CA where lots of Carl's Jr. are located.

[JBW1949]

With the liberals trying to raise the minimum wage so much higher, this is inevitable...

[pepsionice]

I can see an automated burger joint within ten years....but it’ll have to have at least two guys in the background to ensure things stay running and operational. Zero human workers on a shift? No...it’ll never happen.

My question is....once we prove it works and you can dismiss three-quarters of all the burger flippers in the world...what will they do next? There’s no occupation left for these people.

[pepsi_junkie]

Situation: Burger flippers start talking about unionizing and striking and they start getting traction with lefty politicians.

Foreseeable outcome: "burger flippers are no longer required, thanks for your service."

[jcon40]

Well at least a robot can’t scratch it’s butt and then get a pickle out of the jar

[ClearCase_guy]

We are going to have about 100 million low skill people who have no hope of employment.

I see no solution. I frequently see people shrug and say, “we will find new things to do; we always have.”

Will we?

[LibertarianLiz]

in a state like CA where lots of Carl's Jr. are located.

I believe I saw this guy on Varney and he was saying that he was moving the corporate headquarters out of CA. Hadn't decided where; but, TX and TN were mentioned.

[al_c]

So … not even one person on hand for quality control?

[camle]

i can see robots cooking, serving, ordering, etc., but i cannot see robots cleaning tables, mopping floors, etc..

[Pelham]

“The head of Carl’s Jr knows the headaches of dealing with human workers especially in a state like CA where lots of Carl’s Jr. are located.”

The founder of Carl’s Jr used to pay his cooks very well, which oddly enough was returned in loyalty and pride in their job. When Carl lost control of his company and this new crew took over they fired cooks and drivers who had been with Carl for decades. If you treat people like they are disposable you get what you pay for.

[Mr. K]

"Welcome to Carl's Jr. Would you like to try our EXTRA BIG ASS TACO? Now with more MOLECULES! "

[N. Theknow]

Wow! Does this mean a drive through where the order taker can actually speak properly and be understood?

[N. Theknow]

Wow! Does this mean a drive through where the order taker can actually speak properly and be understood?

[HamiltonJay]

Did a 15 month term in Cali.... Going anywhere low end service industry was nearly impossible to deal with.... between language issues, and 3rd world attitudes.

Would take 5 minutes or more usually to just place an order at a fast food joint more often than not.... let alone actually get your order, let alone it being right.

[dfwgator]

Carl's Jr. Computer: Enjoy your EXTRA BIG ASS FRIES!

Woman at Carl's Jr.: You didn't give me no fries, I got an empty box.

Carl's Jr. Computer: Would you like another EXTRA BIG ASS FRIES?

Woman at Carl's Jr.: I said I didn't get any!

Carl's Jr. Computer: Thank you! Your account has been charged. Your balance is zero. Please come back when you can afford to make a purchase.

Woman at Carl's Jr.: What? Oh no, NO!

[She hits the machine. An alarm goes off, and a sign appears on the computer saying "WARNING! Carl's Jr. Frowns Upon Vandalism"]

Carl's Jr. Computer: I'm sorry you're having trouble. I'm sorry you're having trouble.

Woman at Carl's Jr.: Come on! My kids are starvin'!

Carl's Jr. Computer: [the woman kicks the computer, and it sprays a fast-acting tranquilizer in her face] This should help you calm down. Please come back when you can afford to make a purchase. Your kids are starving. Carl's Jr. believes no child should go hungry. You are an unfit mother. Your children will be placed in the custody of Carl's Jr. Carl's Jr... "F___ You, I'm Eating."

[Joe approaches the computer]

Carl's Jr. Computer: Welcome to Carl's Jr. Would you like to try our EXTRA BIG ASS TACO? Now with more MOLECULES!

[IYAS9YAS]

You watch, California will attempt to ban robots in these types of service sector jobs...

[Democrat_media]

We don’t need illegals or immigrant workers. No more immigrants.Robots are coming and robots don’t vote for socialism illegals and immigrants do vote for socialism which explains the growth of government in America.

Build the wall. Go Trump!

[Smokin' Joe]

Actually, while I understand what drives this, 'burger flipper' wasn't a career track, it was what you did when you couldn't find any other work. It was the starter job that introduced high school kids to the workforce.

That said, I have enough 'fun' dealing with robots, automated phone menus calling technical support, have spent hours with the phone on speaker spewing bad music poorly rendered waiting for the inevitable human because the issue I have isn't one which fits comfortably to a niche in the machine menu. Enough dealing with the d@mned machine, I want to deal with a human being. The machine won't care if flies get mashed into the ketchup before the bun is slapped on, but a human would (and if they don't they will.)

[PGR88]

Will it be programmed to spit in my food?

[forgotten man]

You don’t have to worry about robots spitting in your food.

[The_Reader_David]

Futuristic or retro? Sounds like a Horn & Hardart Automat to me, just updated a little with electronic, rather than mechanical or electromechanical devices.