Circus SE: Mangal Franchise-Chain Starts Rollout of 500 CA-1 Robots from Fall 2025

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Circus SE: Mangal Franchise-Chain Starts Rollout of first 500 CA-1 Robots from Fall 2025

• Mangal launches the world’s first fully autonomous restaurant chain,
  powered entirely by Circus SE’s AI-robotics and AI-software.
• Today’s signed first batch framework contract for 500 ordered CA-1 units kicks off an ambitious expansion plan, potentially scaling to 2,400 locations across Europe, Turkey, and Japan as announced last August.
• The first stores powered by Circus CA-1 robots are set to launch this fall under a newly introduced brand created by the team behind the fast growing Mangal-Franchise, Metin Dağ, Lukas Podolski and former KFC Executive Marco Schepers.
   

Munich, March 19, 2025 – Circus SE (XETRA: CA1), a global leader in AI software and embodied AI-robotics for the food service industry, has signed the first batch framework contract with Mangal, one of Europe's fastest growing Food-Franchise Chains, to start the rollout of the world’s first fully autonomous quick-service restaurant franchise chain from this year. This groundbreaking venture marks a new era in food service, combining cutting-edge robotics and AI with culinary excellence to deliver a seamless and efficient dining experience at scale.

Under a newly developed brand, Mangal will drive the expansion of its fully autonomous food chain starting from Germany, expanding to Turkey, Japan, Poland and the rest of Europe. The grand opening is set for fall 2025 signaling the beginning of a large-scale rollout of 500 CA-1 units until the End of 2027 in Germany.

This initial batch of 500 units represents the first phase of up to 2,400 robotic restaurant locations, set to be deployed over the next few years. The autonomous restaurants will be powered by Circus’ revolutionary CA-1 robotic system, ensuring unparalleled efficiency, precision, and scalability. The new concept will showcase a diverse range of Turkish cuisine, to offer an authentic and dynamic menu crafted for a modern audience.