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Champaign, IL

Expanding AI and robotics-powered food service to address labor shortages and improve operational efficiency.

• Significant revenue growth: Quarterly annualized sales increased 10X year-over-year.
• High profit margins: Operating profit margins 3X higher than traditional coffee shops.
• Strong investor backing: Supported by Y Combinator, Soma Capital, and other notable investors.
• Scalable technology: Modular robotic systems extendable beyond coffee to other food categories.
• Expansion strategy: Plans to open new locations, develop a franchise model, and pilot white-labeling partnerships.

Yummy Future is raising funds to accelerate the growth of its robotics and AI-powered platform aimed at transforming the food and beverage industry. The company addresses the ongoing labor shortage and rising costs in the restaurant sector by deploying advanced robotic systems that automate labor-intensive tasks, improving efficiency while ensuring consistent quality. Backed by Y Combinator and notable investors, Yummy Future has demonstrated significant traction with quarterly sales increasing tenfold within a year and operating profit margins three times higher than industry averages. Their modular, reconfigurable technology not only serves coffee but is designed to extend to other categories, offering scalable solutions across the industry.

The funds raised will be used to open additional store locations, pilot white-labeling partnerships, and further develop their franchise model. Yummy Future’s platform integrates robotics, AI, and proprietary software to optimize ingredient usage, minimize waste, and provide millions of customization options for customers. With over 25 letters of intent secured for standalone units and a growing list of partnerships, the company aims to reach profitability within the next year. By offering a vertically integrated solution, Yummy Future is positioned to redefine the restaurant experience, making operations more sustainable, cost-effective, and customer-centric while expanding their presence in new markets.

Company Info

Yummy Future develops AI-driven robotic systems to automate food and beverage services, reducing labor costs and enhancing efficiency.

Yummy Future is an AI and robotics company focused on automating the food and beverage industry to address rising costs and labor shortages. Backed by Y Combinator and other prominent investors, the company has developed an advanced, modular robotic system capable of high-throughput production with minimal waste. Yummy Future currently operates two locations, with a third set to open in 2025, and has achieved significant sales growth, increasing from $60,000 in Q3 2023 to $600,000 in Q4 2024. The company’s technology supports extensive customization options and precise ingredient management, resulting in lower labor and ingredient costs compared to traditional coffee shops.

Yummy Future’s business model is centered around deploying its robotic technology in both its own branded locations and through standalone units via a white-labeling strategy. The company has secured over 25 letters of intent for standalone units valued at over $3 million and is working to expand its footprint through franchising. Its proprietary platform integrates software, hardware, and electrical systems to deliver a seamless, efficient customer experience. Projected revenue for 2025 is $2 million, with the company aiming to achieve profitability. Yummy Future’s long-term vision is to become a universal restaurant platform, providing robotic solutions across various food service categories.