– Robochef was developed by Dutch Oriental’s artificial intelligence (AI) team to prepare delicious and freshly prepared food – to perfection every time
– SMI Vantage has signed an exclusive franchise agreement to introduce this unique F&B concept in Singapore and explore opportunities in Asia Pacific
– SMI Vantage aims to open up to 5 Robochef stores in Singapore within the first 12 months, starting with the first pilot store in Q1 2023
SINGAPORE, Oct. 31, 2022 – (ACN Newswire) – SMI Vantage Limited, an SGX board listed investment and management company, announced today that it has entered into a binding multi-year franchise agreement with Dutch Oriental Restaurant LLC to open Robochef F&B- branches in Singapore.
This groundbreaking AI-driven robochef will have machines that cook and cook freshly prepared meals on-site, quickly and hassle-free, and most importantly, of consistent flavor every time. Launching in malls and residential areas across Singapore, it will feature 10 to 15 rice, noodle, meat and vegetarian dishes to suit a variety of tastes. The menu is constantly updated depending on the availability of fresh, locally sourced ingredients to meet the needs and demands of local consumers.
Artificial intelligence plays an important role in the preparation of dishes, providing precise cooking times, temperature control, ingredient selection and seasoning, all programmed to create the perfect dish every time.
“I am pleased that we are moving forward with this powerful F&B concept which I believe will excite the market and is fully consistent with the announcements made about the new business direction of SMI Vantage,” said Mark Bedingham, President and Chief Executive Officer. “This will be a platform that builds on SMI Vantage’s extensive F&B knowledge and experience and gives us the opportunity to grow this business from our base in Singapore. In a high…
