[C210N]

Two words: Momentum Machines

Hamburgers are a multi-billion dollar business, and while fast food chains have got the process down to an efficient production line process, making them is still labor intensive with armies of burger flippers and sandwich assemblers. In a move that could put millions of teenagers around the world out of their first job, Momentum Machines is creating a hamburger-making machine that churns out made-to-order burgers at industrial speeds and aims to use it in its own chain of restaurants.

[Red Badger]

I saw on GMA this morning a machine that makes pancakes, 180 per hour, going online at an airport restaurant..............................

[pogo101]

Thanks for the link. Unfortunately, Momentum Machines (1) is based in San Francisco (never a good sign, IMO) and (2) does not appear to be publicly traded — probably working on VC at this point. But I will keep an eye out for it and similar companies. (Obviously having a great IDEA is only the beginning.)