Robotics for the Retail Sandwich Counter

Every Sandwich, Made Right Without the Labor Crunch

A compact, vision-guided robotic system that assembles fresh, made-to-order sandwiches at the counter — built for QSRs facing high minimum wage resulting in store closures.

AUTOMATE THE COUNTER · CUT LABOR COST · MAKE THE BEST SANDWICH · AUTOMATE THE COUNTER · CUT LABOR COST · MAKE THE BEST SANDWICH ·

The Problem

New York's Subway Footprint Has Shrunk by Nearly Half

A Vanishing Category

NY had ~1,400–1,500 Subway locations in 2015–2016. By 2026, roughly 800 remain — mirroring a national decline of 7,000+ stores over the past decade.

Labor Cost Is the Primary Driver

NY's mandatory fast-food minimum wage has nearly doubled since 2015 — from $8.75/hr to $16.00/hr in 2026 — squeezing 3–5% margins.

No Automation Built for This Format

Existing food robotics target industrial kitchens. Nothing is sized, priced, or engineered for a compact neighborhood sandwich counter — until now.

32–37%

of revenue on labor

70%+

annual QSR turnover

The AutoSandwich Solution

Vision-Guided Precision, Down to the Centimeter

RGB-D cameras and an AI perception stack (YOLO + Segment Anything Model) detect and locate every ingredient in real time, translating detections into precise robot coordinates through eye-in-hand and eye-to-hand calibration — validated to sub-centimeter accuracy in lab testing.

What's Under the Hood

Hi-Tech Features, Built for the Counter

Perception

YOLO + SAM for real-time ingredient detection

Motion Planning

ROS 2 + MoveIt2 pick-and-place execution

Calibration

Eye-in-hand / eye-to-hand, sub-centimeter accuracy

End-Effectors

Vacuum, glove-grip, and needle tools per ingredient

Force Control

Consistent placement and food integrity

Built for Real Ingredients

Custom Tools for Soft, Slippery, Irregular Food

We designed custom end-effectors for each ingredient type: a vacuum-based tool for cheese, a glove-style gripper for lettuce, and a motorized needle-poking mechanism for tomatoes — iterated through rapid prototyping to maximize grasp reliability and minimize damage. Designed to drop into existing kitchen workflows with minimal disruption.

Investor Snapshot

The Opportunity, By the Numbers

$173B

Total Addressable Market

$1.8B

Serviceable Available Market

$550M

Serviceable Obtainable Market

1.5–2.3 yrs

Projected operator payback

Zero

Direct competitors today

We are not selling hardware — we are selling recurring, margin-positive automation through a Robot-as-a-Service model. Weekly or monthly subscription pricing aligns with QSR cash-flow cycles, removing the upfront CAPEX barrier that keeps small operators from automating.

Built for Real Ingredients

The Unaddressed Segment

Every adjacent competitor is building for large back-of-house kitchens or a different food format. We are purpose-built for the front-of-house sandwich counter.

Everyone Else

Why Choose AutoSandwich

Five Reasons We're Built to Win

01 Insider Access

Co-founder has 15 years as a Subway franchisee, with direct network access for pilot placement.

02 Proven Technical Foundation

Phase 1 validated motion planning, perception, calibration, and pick-and-place across multiple sandwich configurations.

03 Regulatory-Ready by Design

FDA-compliant, food-contact-safe materials aligned with NYC Health Code Article 81 and NYS Sanitary Code from day one.

04 Capital-Efficient Path

Staged GTM from pilot to certified franchise-wide rollout, avoiding overextended burn.

05 First Mover

Zero direct competitors in front-end QSR sandwich automation today.

The $3.1B Efficiency Gap

Managing a 150% annual turnover rate in high-volume food service costs the industry billions in retraining and downtime.

Consistency Loss

Human error accounts for a 12% margin loss in ingredient waste and preparation inaccuracy across global franchises.

Wage Wall

Rising operational costs and minimum wage adjustments are compressing margins to unsustainable levels for manual operators.

< 0.5mm

SPATIAL PRECISION

99.9%

OPERATIONAL UPTIME

Modular Automation: The New Paradigm

01

Retrofit-First Architecture

Our systems integrate into existing kitchen layouts without requiring expensive architectural overhauls.

01

Human-Robot Collaboration

Cobotic systems designed to work alongside staff, handling repetitive tasks while humans focus on quality control.

01

Real-Time Precision

Proprietary force-feedback sensors ensure ingredient handling as delicate as a human touch.

Technical Foundation

The stack powering the next generation of food production.

Computer Vision

Sub-millisecond ingredient recognition and spatial mapping for variable produce shapes.

Kinematics

6-Axis fluid motion paths optimized for confined kitchen environments.

Edge AI

Local processing for zero-latency decision making without cloud reliance.

Hygienic Mechatronics

IP69K-rated components designed for high-pressure chemical washdowns.

Real-Time OS

Our proprietary kernel manages 1,400+ sensor inputs simultaneously to ensure safety and precision at 100Hz frequency.

$1.8B

TOTAL ADDRESSABLE MARKET

1.5 - 2.3y

AVERAGE ROI PERIOD

RaaS

ROBOTICS AS A SERVICE MODEL

13.8%

INDUSTRY CAGR

Implementation Roadmap

1

Alpha Prototype

Full assembly line functional testing in controlled lab environment. Completed Q4 2023.

2

Beta Pilot

Live deployment in 5 multi-unit franchise locations for operational stress testing. Ongoing.

1

Commercial Launch

General availability for the RaaS platform and global service network launch. Scheduled Q3 2025.

Investors

Join our Series A round and help us scale the first sentient kitchen platform to the global market.

Engineers

We are looking for experts in CV, Motion Planning, and Hygienic Design. Shape the future of food.

THE ULTIMATE GOAL

The Sentient Kitchen

We are building a future where sandwich retail shops can cut labor cycles, reduce operating costs, and run with far less waste. By automating the repetitive work of assembly, we help operators in high-cost markets like New York, California, and Washington improve throughput, consistency, and margins while their teams focus on customer service and higher-value tasks.

Experience Precision and Innovation in Every Bite

Autosandwich revolutionizes meal prep with robotic precision, ensuring fresh, bespoke sandwiches that save time and reduce waste.

Robotic Excellence in Every Sandwich

Discover how Autosandwich transforms your meal prep.

Precision Robotics

Ensures exact ingredient placement for consistency.

Hygienic Operation

Maintains strict cleanliness standards without compromise.

Labor Efficiency

Cuts down staff workload while boosting productivity.

Customizable Options

Tailor sandwiches to individual tastes effortlessly.

Waste Reduction

Minimizes ingredient waste through smart portioning.

Experience Precision and Consistency Every Time

Discover how Autosandwich revolutionizes food preparation with robotic automation that enhances hygiene, customizes sandwiches, and reduces waste and labor costs.

Experience Precision and Freshness with Robotic Sandwich Crafting

Find clear, straightforward answers to your questions about our automated sandwich solutions.

How does Autosandwich ensure hygienic sandwich preparation?

Our robotic arm uses food-safe materials and sterilization protocols to maintain top hygiene.

What types of venues benefit most from Autosandwich?

Cafés, offices, and smart kitchens find great value in automated, consistent sandwich making.

Can I customize my sandwich ingredients with this technology?

Yes, the system allows personalized ingredient selections for every sandwich made.

Does using the robotic arm reduce food waste and labor costs?

Absolutely, precise portioning minimizes waste and cuts down on manual labor requirements.

Revolutionize Your Kitchen with Robotic Precision

Explore flexible pricing plans tailored to maximize efficiency and reduce costs in your kitchen.

Precision Robotic Arm

Delivers consistent, perfectly crafted sandwiches with hygienic automated processes.

Customizable Menu Options

Allows easy menu personalization to meet diverse tastes and dietary needs.

Waste Reduction Technology

Minimizes food waste by optimizing ingredient usage for every sandwich made.

Our address:

AutoSandwich

131 North Fuquay Avenue, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526