Unit Economics · Operator Model
The Economics
Operator-set pricing from $6.99 to $12.99 depending on location. No chef, no kitchen build-out, no hood ventilation. Just plug in, stock up, and start earning.
Operator-set pricing from $6.99 to $12.99 depending on location. No chef, no kitchen build-out, no hood ventilation. Just plug in, stock up, and start earning.
RoboBurger eliminates the three biggest costs in food service: labor, real estate, and kitchen build-out.
| Cost Category | Traditional Restaurant | RoboBurger |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen Build-Out | $250K – $1.2M | $0 |
| Kitchen Footprint | 800 – 1,500 sq ft | ~10 sq ft |
| Hood / Ventilation | $30K – $80K | None (ventless) |
| Kitchen Staff (annual) | $120K – $300K+ | $0 |
| Operating Hours | 12 – 16 hrs / staffed shifts | 24/7 autonomous |
| Time to Revenue | 6 – 18 months | 1 day (plug & earn) |
Annual revenue per unit at different price points and daily volumes.
| Price / Volume | 15 / day | 20 / day | 30 / day | 50 / day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $6.99 | $38K | $51K | $76K | $128K |
| $9.99 | $55K | $73K | $109K | $182K |
| $12.99 | $71K | $95K | $142K | $237K |
Convenience locations (transit, arenas) support premium pricing. High-traffic sites exceed 50/day.
Set your pricing, daily volume, and number of units to estimate fleet revenue.
RoboBurger partners with LEAF Commercial Capital to offer equipment financing. Get units deployed with predictable monthly payments — start earning revenue while you pay down the equipment.
Spread the cost over 24–60 months. Revenue from Day 1 offsets your payment from Month 1.
Streamlined application through LEAF. Most operators approved within 48 hours.
Equipment financing may qualify for Section 179 deduction. Consult your tax advisor.