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Schlotzsky's deploys wireless charging stations to new, remodeled locations

Schlotzsky's newest location is opening Thursday in Jacksonville, Texas, and is one of the chain's first units to boast wireless charging stations for guests.

January 15, 2016

Schlotzsky's newest location is opening Thursday in Jacksonville, Texas, and it's one of the chain's first units to offer wireless charging stations for guests. The service will be rolled out in all new and remodeled restaurants across the country, according to a company press release.

The new wireless charging stations, officially called Juice Bars, consist of a colorful stool-height table where charging stations will be embedded, along with stools for guests to relax while they recharge. Guests who have devices (including phones, tablets and laptops) equipped with wireless charging capabilities will be able to lay them on top of the table to charge their batteries, according to the release.

"Schlotzsky's already has an incredibly loyal following in Texas and we look forward to bringing our quality, handcrafted food and spirit of originality to Jacksonville," said franchisee Bob Hurst, who also owns a Schlotzsky's in Athens, Texas, with his wife Stacey. The Hursts plan to open four additional locations in east Texas in the future. "We are equally thrilled about being one of the first to offer the new Juice Bar so our guests can wirelessly recharge their mobile devices while they refuel on one of our signature sandwiches, pizzas, flatbreads, salads or more."

For guests whose devices don’t have this technology, each location will also offer adaptors that guests can plug into their device to allow them to charge wirelessly. The stations will have cords for traditional charging as well.