Yes, that is the minimum wage for tipped employees.

However, a tipped employee is guaranteed the non-tipped state minimum wage in the event tips do not cover the difference.

I look forward to reading the company autopsy in a year.

Robots are already frying your potatoes and have existed for years. Given that deep fryers are the leading cause of kitchen accidents, it was one of the lowest hanging fruits to automate. https://youtu.be/PSl8Xyp1kYg