Restaurant Robots

Solving the Hospitality Labor Crisis: Seamless, Efficient, Profitable

Restaurants face razor-thin margins, soaring expectations for speed, and chronic staffing shortages. The “Great Resignation” hit hospitality hardest—teams are overworked or forced to shorten hours because shifts can’t be filled.

Robotics fills the gap. The restaurant robotics market is projected to surpass $6.5B by 2033. Robots don’t replace the human touch—they protect it by taking on heavy lifting, running food, bussing, and queue management so staff can focus on guest experience and upselling.

Service robot assisting in a restaurant

The Strategy: Trust-Based Adoption

Robotics is limited by trust, not capability. A tech rep in a suit can raise skepticism; a local owner showing saved margins changes the conversation. We enable entrepreneurs and restaurant owners to become the trusted distributors in their own markets.

The Business Model

Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS)

Offer monthly subscriptions (e.g., ~$800–$1,200) including maintenance and mapping—no big upfront CapEx for restaurants.

The “Force Multiplier” Pitch

Sell a “Runner” that works double shifts, never calls in sick, and costs half a full-time hire. Typical payback 6 months.

Syndicate Network

Tap the Open Droids network for buying power and shared know-how. Build a local support layer big tech can’t reach.

Key Restaurant Applications

Food Runners (Serving)

Robots carry heavy trays from kitchen to tables—reducing spills and staff fatigue.

Busser Bots (Clearing)

Bots follow staff, collect dirty dishes, and return to dish pit—faster turns at peak hours.

Host & Escort

Guide/queue bots handle waitlists, welcome guests, and escort to tables—FOH relief.

Marketing & Attraction

“Robot waiter” novelty drives foot traffic and social buzz—free viral marketing.

Market Drivers

  • Chronic Labor Shortages: high turnover makes automation a stability play.
  • Rising Operational Costs: fixed-cost robotics beat rising wages.
  • Contactless Preferences: post-pandemic hygiene keeps automated delivery attractive.

Target Customers

  • Large Footprint Venues (banquet halls, casinos, resorts)
  • All-You-Can-Eat / Buffets
  • Busy Casual Dining
  • Senior Living Dining Halls
  • Food courts and high-traffic malls
  • College cafeterias and corporate canteens
  • Theme parks and entertainment venues
  • Airports and transit hubs

Why Open Droids?

By the People, For the People

Join a network of local operators—share sourcing wins, service know-how, and bundled buying power to grow faster together.

Owner-to-Owner Trust

Sell outcomes locally as a fellow operator, not a distant vendor— higher trust, faster adoption.

Platform Support

Access shared playbooks, hardware sourcing advantages, and service best practices from the Open Droids network.

Ready to Serve the Future?

The industry is looking for solutions. Be the one that delivers.