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No more 'attitude at the counter': McDonald's new fully-automated restaurant which is completely run by MACHINES leaves internet divided - but do YOU think it's a good idea?
UK Daily Mail ^ | 12/21/2022 | LILLIAN GISSEN

Posted on 12/22/2022 9:50:29 AM PST by DFG

McDonald's has opened up a fully-automated restaurant in Texas, which is completely run by machines so you don't have to speak to anyone, and it has left people on the internet divided.

The brand-new eatery, located just outside Fort Worth, uses advanced technology so that customers can order their food and receive their meal without having to interact with any humans, and while some people are excited about the idea, others find it a little creepy.

A TikToker who goes by the username @foodiemunster online recently visited the restaurant and documented the entire thing on the video-sharing app, and it launched a major debate among viewers.

The video featured a McDonald's with no employees behind the counter. Near the entrance, stood large touch screens for people to place their orders on.

'If you go inside, you’ll see that it’s like no other McDonald’s you’ve been to before. There’s one kiosk to order your food,' the TikToker explained.

(Excerpt) Read more at dailymail.co.uk ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Food
KEYWORDS: automation; fortworth; mcdonalds; texas
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To: PIF

While your food will be cooked by real people, you won’t have to interact with them at all because they’ll be tucked away in the kitchen.


21 posted on 12/22/2022 9:57:05 AM PST by PeterPrinciple (Thinking Caps are no longer being issued but there must be a warehouse full of them somewhere.)
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To: DFG

No. It’s not a good idea


22 posted on 12/22/2022 9:57:33 AM PST by newzjunkey (How does GA end up with 2 Dem senators & 100% GOP statewide officials??? UGH)
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To: DFG

23 posted on 12/22/2022 9:58:00 AM PST by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: DFG

Part of the McDonald’s experience IS the attitude.

So first Kiosk button is what level of attitude do you want?
1) kind and compliant
2) polite and focused
3) a little snippy and cute
4) Max in your face

And a target on the screen for you to shoot.


24 posted on 12/22/2022 9:58:08 AM PST by Scrambler Bob
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To: DFG

I think not eating at McDonalds is a good idea.


25 posted on 12/22/2022 9:58:13 AM PST by EEGator
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To: DFG

Can’t wait to see what happens when the machines don’t get the order correct to the whims of a sista.


26 posted on 12/22/2022 9:58:20 AM PST by CatOwner (Don't expect anyone, even conservatives, to have your back when the SHTF in 2021 and beyond.)
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To: DFG
Who's going to break up the fights in the dining room on Saturday night?


27 posted on 12/22/2022 9:58:34 AM PST by Yo-Yo (Is the /Sarc tag really necessary? Pray for President Biden: Psalm 109:8)
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To: DFG

“do you know how easy it will be to steal from the window now?”


From the comment section.


28 posted on 12/22/2022 9:59:03 AM PST by PeterPrinciple (Thinking Caps are no longer being issued but there must be a warehouse full of them somewhere.)
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To: DFG

Automated means labor savings which means McDonald’s will soon be dropping their prices. I’d guess a Big Mac will go for a buck.


29 posted on 12/22/2022 9:59:14 AM PST by dragnet2 (Diversion and evasion are tools of deceit)
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To: PIF

We went to McD’s for the first time in literally decades last night.

Ordered Big Mac Combos. Cost $17, was shocked at the price. Last time we ate at McD’s it was $10.

Got home, mile and a half, and the fries were cold, so heated them in the microwave.

The ‘BIG’ Mac was way smaller than I remembered............


30 posted on 12/22/2022 10:00:22 AM PST by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegal aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
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To: DFG

Not open yet, putting finishing touches on it. Looks funny from the outside. Little cube shaped building.


31 posted on 12/22/2022 10:00:26 AM PST by TrumpisRight (It is --> President Trump <--)
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To: dfwgator

“Carl’s Jr **** you, we mean it...”


32 posted on 12/22/2022 10:00:39 AM PST by EEGator
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To: DFG

The way “people” act anymore the employees need to be protected by prison bars with no way for the crazies to get in.

I always imagine how appalled our dead relatives would be at how some people choose to behave. Their spinning graves would cause an earthquake.


33 posted on 12/22/2022 10:00:56 AM PST by leaning conservative (snow coming, school cancelled, yayyyyyyyyy!!!!!!)
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To: moovova

I knew it. It is NOT completely run without humans...

“Humans prepare the food in the kitchen, but don’t interact with customers”

“...ahuscspit...”


34 posted on 12/22/2022 10:01:00 AM PST by moovova ("The NEXT election is the most important election of our lifetimes!“ LOL...)
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To: PeterPrinciple

Oh ... disappointing ... I thought it said it would be fully automated.

Still will never go in one


35 posted on 12/22/2022 10:01:05 AM PST by PIF (They came for me and mine ... now its your turn)
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To: DFG

The way “people” act anymore the employees need to be protected by prison bars with no way for the crazies to get in.

I always imagine how appalled our dead relatives would be at how some people choose to behave. Their spinning graves would cause an earthquake.


36 posted on 12/22/2022 10:01:23 AM PST by leaning conservative (snow coming, school cancelled, yayyyyyyyyy!!!!!!)
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To: DFG

For those employees potential or existing who are lobbying for a “living wage”, I think it is completely great and justifiable.

For those employees, potential or existing who recognize that a McDonalds job is a gateway to teach working skills, not a lifetime job, and they want to get their foot in the door so they can earn money while going to school, I think it sucks and should be rejected.


37 posted on 12/22/2022 10:01:25 AM PST by rlmorel (Nolnah's Razor: Never attribute to incompetence that which is adequately explained by malice.)
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To: Da Coyote

This tech has been in the Atlanta metro area for years and years. You can get extremely detailed in your order customization. Wasn’t the only option but I found it quicker than waiting on a human. Like the stores with endless self checkout, someone has to maintain the tech and this stuff isn’t reliable 24/7/365. It just isn’t.


38 posted on 12/22/2022 10:01:27 AM PST by newzjunkey (How does GA end up with 2 Dem senators & 100% GOP statewide officials??? UGH)
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To: dfwgator

Hahahahahaha I absolutely love that movie!


39 posted on 12/22/2022 10:02:33 AM PST by rlmorel (Nolnah's Razor: Never attribute to incompetence that which is adequately explained by malice.)
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To: Da Coyote

The ghettopattami will just smash the expensive screens when they get angry.


40 posted on 12/22/2022 10:02:51 AM PST by PGR88
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