Can Chipotle Founder Steve Ells Strike "Fast-Casual" Gold Again?
b'Thirty-one years after founding Chipotle, Steve Ells is back with what he hopes will be another fast-casual dining revolution: the highly-automated, plant-based food chain, Kernel. Ells says that streamlining and automation will allow him to pay workers well above minimum wage and give them more benefits \\u2013 all while reducing labor costs. But don\\u2019t call it a robot restaurant! Kara and Ells discuss the mechanics and philosophy underpinning Kernel\\u2019s concept and the downstream effects of integrating tech into our food.\\nQuestions? Comments? Email us at on@voxmedia.com or find Kara on Threads/Instagram @karaswisher\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices'