NewsCommunity Newspapers (Miami)September 7, 2026Miami-Dade County
California Pizza Kitchen and T-Roc Global partner to deploy 1,000 automated pizza kiosks
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California Pizza Kitchen and T-Roc Global have entered a three-year partnership to install up to 1,000 automated retail kiosks nationwide. These machines will use Turbo-chef technology to serve pizza and other menu items in high-traffic areas like airports, universities, and hospitals.
Read the full story at Community Newspapers (Miami)Why It Matters
The partnership aims to expand the availability of California Pizza Kitchen menu items to non-traditional locations through automated technology, with an initial rollout of at least 20 units across 30 major U.S. markets.
Key Facts
- California Pizza Kitchen and T-Roc Global plan to deploy up to 1,000 automated retail machines over three years.
- The kiosks will serve pizza, pasta, and desserts using Turbo-chef technology.
- Kiosks are designed for high-traffic areas including airports, universities, hospitals, hotels, and office complexes.
- T-Roc Global will provide infrastructure including 32 warehouses, a van fleet, and technicians for maintenance.
- The rollout will begin with clusters of at least 20 units across 30 major U.S. markets.
- Automated machines have previously been tested at airports in Boston, Atlanta, Dallas, and Dayton.
- The machines are capable of delivering a pizza in approximately 90 seconds.
Who's Mentioned
PersonBrett Beveridge“CEO and founder of T-ROC Global”OrganizationCalifornia Pizza Kitchen“Restaurant chain partnering for automated kiosks”OrganizationMiami Community Newspapers“Publisher of the article”OrganizationT-Roc Global“Technology-enabled retail solutions provider”PersonMichael Beacham“President of California Pizza Kitchen Global”