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Automated Retail Technologies

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Automated Retail Technologies (ART) is a food service technology company that designs and deploys automated smart kiosks under the Just Baked brand, delivering hot, made-to-order meals in under two minutes without traditional staffing or kitchen buildouts. The kiosks combine automated ordering, inventory tracking, and rapid heating technology to serve fresh meals 24/7, including during late nights, weekends, and…

High Tech · Professional Service Robots, · Sarasota, United States · EST 2020

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Automated Retail Technologies (ART) is a food service technology company that designs and deploys automated smart kiosks under the Just Baked brand, delivering hot, made-to-order meals in under two minutes without traditional staffing or kitchen buildouts. The kiosks combine automated ordering, inventory tracking, and rapid heating technology to serve fresh meals 24/7, including during late nights, weekends, and off-hours when traditional kitchens are closed. ART's kiosks support QR-coded packaging for automated heating and preparation, accept multiple payment methods including student meal plans and employee badges, and provide real-time inventory and performance reporting through an operator dashboard. The company has deployed over 850 active units across hospitals, college campuses, airports, corporate offices, and remote locations, with an additional 400 units ready for deployment. ART partners with major foodservice companies including Sodexo, Compass, and Aramark, and has branded kiosk concepts with White Castle, Wow Bao, and others. The company has achieved 122% year-over-year revenue growth and was nominated by Nestle for the 2025 IFMA Gold and Silver Plate Awards. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Sarasota, Florida, ART has raised over $70 million in capital and is recognized as a minicorn.

Business model

Professional Service Robots > Food and Beverage > Innovative Restaurants > Vending Machines > Fresh Meals,

Food Tech > Innovative Restaurants > Vending Machines > Fresh Meals,

Online Grocery > Smart Vending Machine > Food > Fresh Meals

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