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Revolutionizing the Restaurant Industry: The Rise of Automated Pizza Making Technologies

Explore how automated pizza making technologies are transforming the restaurant industry, with insights from industry leaders and examples of pioneering initiatives.

Updated On May. 29, 2025 Published May. 29, 2025

Anastasia Ivers

Anastasia Ivers

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The Impact of Automated Pizza Making Technologies

The collaboration between Appetronix and Donatos to introduce a pizza vending machine partnership signifies a significant milestone in the restaurant industry. By automating the pizza making process, these technologies offer unparalleled speed and convenience to customers, revolutionizing the quick-service restaurant (QSR) space. Nipun Sharma, co-founder and CEO of Appetronix, describes this advancement as a transformative leap that goes beyond mere innovation.

Ideal Environments for Automated Pizza Makers

According to Kevin King, President, and CEO of Donatos, airport locations provide an optimal setting for automated pizza makers due to the high demand for quick and accessible food options in such spaces. The fast-paced nature of airports makes automated pizza vending machines a convenient solution for travelers seeking efficient dining experiences while on the go.

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Precedent Set by Previous Automation Initiatives

While the fully automated location in Columbus, Ohio, marks a significant innovation, it is not the first instance of automation in pizza making. Capriotti’s and Piestro's partnership in 2022 to install a pizza kiosk at Capriotti’s flagship store in Las Vegas, as well as 800 Degrees Pizza implementing automated pizza cabinets in 2021, demonstrate a growing trend towards integrating automation in food service operations.