About Us

About Cabling Installation & Maintenance

Our mission: Bringing practical business and technical intelligence to today's structured cabling professionals

For more than 30 years, Cabling Installation & Maintenance has provided useful, practical information to professionals responsible for the specification, design, installation and management of structured cabling systems serving enterprise, data center and other environments. These professionals are challenged to stay informed of constantly evolving standards, system-design and installation approaches, product and system capabilities, technologies, as well as applications that rely on high-performance structured cabling systems. Our editors synthesize these complex issues into multiple information products. This portfolio of information products provides concrete detail that improves the efficiency of day-to-day operations, and equips cabling professionals with the perspective that enables strategic planning for networks’ optimum long-term performance.

Throughout our annual magazine, weekly email newsletters and 24/7/365 website, Cabling Installation & Maintenance digs into the essential topics our audience focuses on.

  • Design, Installation and Testing: We explain the bottom-up design of cabling systems, from case histories of actual projects to solutions for specific problems or aspects of the design process. We also look at specific installations using a case-history approach to highlight challenging problems, solutions and unique features. Additionally, we examine evolving test-and-measurement technologies and techniques designed to address the standards-governed and practical-use performance requirements of cabling systems.
  • Technology: We evaluate product innovations and technology trends as they impact a particular product class through interviews with manufacturers, installers and users, as well as contributed articles from subject-matter experts.
  • Data Center: Cabling Installation & Maintenance takes an in-depth look at design and installation workmanship issues as well as the unique technology being deployed specifically for data centers.
  • Physical Security: Focusing on the areas in which security and IT—and the infrastructure for both—interlock and overlap, we pay specific attention to Internet Protocol’s influence over the development of security applications.
  • Standards: Tracking the activities of North American and international standards-making organizations, we provide updates on specifications that are in-progress, looking forward to how they will affect cabling-system design and installation. We also produce articles explaining the practical aspects of designing and installing cabling systems in accordance with the specifications of established standards.

Cabling Installation & Maintenance is published by Endeavor Business Media, a division of EndeavorB2B.

Contact Cabling Installation & Maintenance

Editorial

Patrick McLaughlin

Serena Aburahma

Advertising and Sponsorship Sales

Peter Fretty - Vice President, Market Leader

Tim Carli - Business Development Manager

Brayden Hudspeth - Sales Development Representative

Subscriptions and Memberships

Subscribe to our newsletters and manage your subscriptions

Feedback/Problems

Send a message to our general in-box

 

My Watchlist
Indicators
Cabling Market Index
Markets
Stocks
ETFs
Tools
Markets:
Overview
News
Currencies
International
Treasuries

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

By: via Business Wire
  • 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.

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.

“This is a historic moment for us at Mangal and the entire food industry,” said Metin Dağ, founder of Mangal. “With Circus’ world-class robotics technology, we are building the future of quick-service dining, bringing high-quality, delicious, and accessible food to people with zero human operation required. This is more than a franchise; it’s purely a revolution,” Dağ added.

Circus SE has established itself as one of the leaders in autonomous food production, developing AI-powered robotic solutions designed to meet the evolving demands of the industry. The CA-1 robot is engineered to optimize speed, consistency, and food quality, setting a new global standard for efficiency in quick-service operations.

“This partnership is a strong validation of autonomous food service at scale,” said Nikolas Bullwinkel, Founder & CEO of Circus SE. “Launching the first-ever fully autonomous restaurant franchise with Mangal and Lukas Podolski is a milestone for the entire industry. We are not just automating food service, we are redefining it.”

With the first flagship stores set to open in Germany this fall, this partnership marks a pivotal shift toward the future of food service, proving that AI-driven automation can power high-volume, high-quality, and efficient restaurant operations at an unprecedented scale.

Originating from Turkish cuisine, the kebab has been adapted and embraced as a German favorite. The country boasts over 30,000 kebab outlets, surpassing the combined number of McDonald's, Burger King, and all other fast-food chains. Each year, Germans consume approximately 400 million kebabs, generating around EUR 3.5 billion in sales.

Mangal is one of the leading kebab chains in Germany. The company was founded by Metin Dağ and football star Lukas Podolski and is led by Managing Director Marco Schepers, who previously served as General Manager for KFC in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Denmark.

About Circus SE

Circus SE (XETRA: CA1) is one of the global leaders in Embodied AI and AI-Software in the food service industry, driving innovation and autonomy in labor-intensive industries. With its flagship product, the CA-1 robot, Circus pioneers Embodied AI applications that integrate advanced technology into real-world operations, transforming the food-service industry. By combining state-of-the-art robotics, AI-driven software, and a commitment to solving global challenges, Circus is shaping the future of autonomy and redefining human-AI collaboration. Headquartered in Germany, Circus continues to expand its presence globally, leading the next wave of AI.

About Mangal

Mangal is Germany’s largest and fastest-growing kebab franchise, founded by Metin Dağ and Lukas Podolski. With over 30,000 kebab shops in Germany alone, the market holds massive potential, and Mangal is leading the charge in modernizing the segment. In the past few months, the company has opened more than 20 new locations, making it one of the fastest-growing franchise systems in Europe. Recently, Marco Schepers, former General Manager of KFC for the DACH region, joined the Mangal leadership team to drive its expansion and operational excellence. With its innovative approach and ambitious growth strategy, Mangal is redefining the kebab experience for a new generation of consumers.

Language:

English

Company:

Circus SE

Hongkongstrasse 6

20457 Hamburg

Germany

E-mail:

ir@circus-group.com

Internet:

https://www.circus-group.com/for-investors

ISIN:

DE000A2YN355

WKN:

A2YN35

Listed:

Regulated Unofficial Market in Berlin, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Munich (m:access)

 

Contacts

More News

View More
Cybersecurity Market Set to Double: This ETF Offers Exposure
Via MarketBeat
Topics Artificial Intelligence Credit Cards ETFs
Tickers BUG CRWD CYBR PANW VRNS ZS
Downgraded But Not Done: 3 Stocks Ready for a Market Comeback
Via MarketBeat
Topics Artificial Intelligence
Tickers CRM CRWD FTNT
Solana Beat BTC and ETH in Q3: These 3 Stocks Saw It Coming
Via MarketBeat
Topics ETFs
Tickers DFDV F FORD JNVR MSTR UPXI
Ford Set to Outpace GM With Tariff Tailwinds and EPS Momentum
Via MarketBeat
Topics World Trade
Tickers F GM TSLA
Replace Your Fixed Income With This Dividend ETF
Via MarketBeat
Topics ETFs Economy
Tickers AMZN JEPI META NVDA
Stock Quote API & Stock News API supplied by www.cloudquote.io
Quotes delayed at least 20 minutes.
By accessing this page, you agree to the following
Privacy Policy and Terms Of Service.