An example of the new kiosks California Pizza Kitchen in Coral Gables, part of a chain also in California, has announced a partnership with T-Roc Global, known for technology-enabled retail solutions. During the next three years they expect to establish and operate up to 1,000 CPK automated retail m achines nationwide. The goal is to bring CPK’s popular menu items to high-traffic locations where a traditional restaurant may be impractical, such as airports, universities, hospitals, hotels, office complexes and other locations. CPK’s strategy is simple: bring a taste of the restaurant experience to more consumers, wherever they are, according to Michael Beacham, president of California Pizza Kitchen Global. “For decades, CPK has been dedicated to meeting consumers wherever they are, whether through our global restaurant network, airport and non-traditional locations, off-site events, or the local grocery store where we’ve been a leading premium pizza brand for 25 years,” Beacham said. “Our automated retail strategy, now accelerated through a partnership with T-ROC, introduces CPK to entirely new occasions and venues where consumers desire quality food on the go.” How will this work? The CPK and TROC kiosks will use Turbo-chef powered cooking, data-driven intelligence, and touch-screen technology to deliver a pizza in as little as 90 seconds. “CPK is exactly the kind of iconic consumer brand that can redefine what automated retail can be,” said Brett Beveridge, CEO and founder of T-ROC Global. “Consumers increasingly expect their favorite brands to meet them where they are, and technology is making that possible in entirely new ways. By combining CPK’s brand, food and loyal following with T-ROC’s nationwide infrastructure and technology capabilities, we have an opportunity to build a new national distribution channel at a meaningful scale.” They also plan to offer other menu items such as Kung Pao and Bolognese Spaghetti, Mac ‘N’ Cheese (in classic, BBQ Chicken and Burnt Ends varieties) and even CPK’s signature Butter Cake. T-ROC’s nationwide infrastructure includes 32 warehouses, a dedicated van fleet and thousands of technicians to deploy, replenish, maintain and support the CPK automated retail machines. They will start with clusters of at least 20 units across 30 major U.S. markets. CPK already has tested automatic machines at airports such as Boston’s Logan airport, Atlanta, Dallas’s Love Field and Dayton Ohio. Coming next will be kiosks at several universities.     ABOUT US: For more Miami community news, look no further than Miami Community Newspapers. This Miami online group of newspapers covers a variety of topics about the local community and beyond. Miami’s Community Newspapers offers daily news, online resources, podcasts and other multimedia content to keep readers informed. With topics ranging from local news to community events, Miami’s Community Newspapers is the ideal source for staying up to date with the latest news and happenings in the area. This family-owned media company publishes more than a dozen neighborhood publications, magazines, special sections on their websites, newsletters, as well as distributing them in print throughout Miami Dade County from Aventura, Sunny Isles Beach, Miami Beach, Coral Gables, Brickell, Coconut Grove, Pinecrest, South Miami, Kendall, Palmetto Bay, Cutler Bay and Homestead. Each online publication and print editions provide comprehensive coverage of local news, events, business updates, lifestyle features, and local initiatives within its respective community. Additionally, the newspaper has exclusive Miami community podcasts, providing listeners with an in-depth look into Miami’s culture. Whether you’re looking for local Miami news, or podcasts, Miami’s Community Newspapers has you covered. For more information, be sure to check out: https://communitynewspapers.com. If you have any questions, feel free to email [email protected] or [email protected] post California Pizza Kitchen, T-Roc Global partnership brings automated kiosks first appeared on Miami's Community News. ...read more read less