Chicago-based startup PickPad has introduced a smart platform to streamline restaurant takeout, showcased at CES 2025. This small device connects to a restaurant’s P.O.S. system, automatically inputting customer names for order pickup. Offered as a hardware as a service (HaaS) package, the price ranges from $9 to $19 monthly. Currently piloting with a local café, PickPad aims to reduce production costs while expanding its offerings to include modular shelving solutions. The initiative addresses the challenges faced by food businesses in the post-pandemic delivery landscape.