Sweetgreen Drive Thru Goes Solar and Multi-Channel, and then there are Ghost Kitchens…

By | January 9, 2021

Sweetgreen Drive Thru Goes Solar

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From NRN – The fast-casual salad’s first drive-thru in Highlands Ranch, Colo., will have a concierge for in-car ordering and a digital pickup lane. Joanna Fantozzi | Dec 16, 2020

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Sweetgreen’s first drive-thru will have multiple tech-optimized features including a concierge for in-car ordering, a lane specifically designated for digital pickup orders, and digital wayfinding so employees can easily find guests to deliver orders. The restaurant is also designed with sustainability in mind with rooftop solar panels installed on the building.
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Author: Retail Systems

Craig Allen Keefner is an influential figure in the self-service technology industry, best known for his leadership in kiosks, digital signage, and retail automation. Based in Denver, Colorado, Keefner has managed the Kiosk Industry Group (Kiosk Manufacturer Association) since 2014, supporting self-service professionals and overseeing projects in kiosks, point-of-sale systems, thin client technology, and related fields.​ Over his career, Keefner has served in various executive and managerial roles—including as owner and CEO of pioneering kiosk and retail tech companies, as well as managing key industry websites such as kioskindustry.org and thinclient.org. His experience also includes significant contributions to the deployment and advancement of interactive technology in healthcare, retail, and smart cities.​ Keefner holds a BA from the University of Tulsa and has earned credentials in electronics and technology from institutions like the Missouri Institute of Technology and DeVry. Often recognized as “Mr. Kiosk,” he is noted for his expertise, industry advocacy, and innovation in digital self-service solutions