Coca-Cola has launched its Freestyle 8100, a back-of-house dispenser developed specifically for the crew-serve occasion, according to a press release. The dispenser streamlines drink pouring for foodservice crews, helping reduce drive-thru wait times for diners.

"When the pandemic first struck, we saw Coca-Cola Freestyle beverage volume poured on crew-serve Freestyle dispensers jump from 11% of our total volume to 86%," Felicia Hale, vice president of equipment strategy, Coca-Cola Freestyle, said in the press release.

Freestyle 8100 integrates directly with a restaurant's POS system or kitchen technology.

Coca-Cola first partnered with QSR Automations to pilot this feature for a major QSR chain in the southern U.S.

Freestyle 8100 is currently in pilot with select customers including Wendy's, Burger King, Beef 'O' Brady's and Taco Mac with the full commercial launch slated for Q4 2022.

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