AI-Powered Smoothies Take Over: Blendid's Robotic Kiosks Shake Up the Food Industry

Blendid, a leader in the robotic food automation industry, has made significant progress in the development and deployment of their autonomous, contactless robotic food kiosks across the US. Blendid has already raised over $8 million from retail investors with a campaign currently live on StartEngine, which means anyone can invest, but it ends soon. Click here to invest in Blendid alongside Thousands of other retail investors.

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The AI-enabled platform creates fresh, customized meals based on individual tastes and nutritional preferences. With kiosks currently installed in retail stores, universities, travel centers, and hospitals, the company is now seeking further investment to expand its reach.

So far, Blendid has raised over $26 million and sold more than 100,000 smoothies in various locations, including co-branded outlets in California and Georgia with some of the biggest names in the Smoothie industry. This has resulted in over $1 million in revenue in 2022 alone. To invest in Blendid, click here. 

The contactless, food-safe, and NSF-certified technology offered by Blendid is well-positioned for increased market adoption in a post-COVID world. In 2022, the company tripled the number of its locations, increased revenue by 267% compared to 2021, and contracted over 500 kiosks. With 13 patents granted or in-process, the AI-driven platform is set to revolutionize the food industry.

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The global food robotics market is projected to reach $4 billion by 2026, expanding at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.1% worldwide. Blendid has identified more than 70,000 locations in the US alone where its offering can bring value and capture market share. To claim a stake in this industry by investing in Blendid, click here. 

In addition to its partnership with Jamba, Blendid has established operating relationships with Sodexo and Compass Group, which could bring its kiosks to a wide range of food service locations, including colleges, hospitals, fitness centers, corporate offices, airports, shopping malls, and entertainment venues.

Blendid's business model focuses on licensing its technology to established food service and retail operators, collecting recurring service fees. By offering significantly wider margins than traditional food service models, Blendid aims to make healthy food more accessible and affordable for consumers.

The company plans to expand to thousands of national and international locations over the next few years, automating various cuisines to cater to the diverse food preferences of millions of consumers. With a solid technological foundation, key operating relationships in place, and rapid growth, Blendid is poised to transform the food tech automation market, and anyone can invest for a limited time.

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