August 07, 2023
Fast Food Brands See Drastic Drop in Dine-In Orders
The typical McDonald’s dining area is a lonely place these days. The fast food giant hasn’t seen sales drop, but as The Wall Street Journal reported Monday (Aug. 7), most of those meals aren’t...
August 03, 2023
Top CFOs Take Positive Macro View While Doubling Down Digital
Where a firm spends its money tends to be highly correlated to its business strategy. That makes the chief financial officer (CFO) role crucial for sustainable success – and underscores...
August 02, 2023
White Castle to Add AI-Ordering to More Than 100 Drive-Thrus
Fast-food chain White Castle is set to expand the use of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered ordering. The restaurant had already been offering that capability at some of its locations through a...
August 01, 2023
Presto Automation Appoints COO Xavier Casanova as CEO
Presto Automation has appointed its chief operating officer, Xavier Casanova, as CEO. Casanova succeeds interim CEO Krishna Gupta, who will return to his role as chairman of the board of...
July 27, 2023
DoorDash Reportedly Testing AI Chatbot in Some Markets
DoorDash is reportedly testing an artificial intelligence-based chatbot to enhance ordering and help customers find the food options that best suit them. The restaurant aggregator’s software, DashAI, is being tested...
July 24, 2023
Chick-fil-A Opens First Drive-Thru-Only Location as Fast-Food Eateries Shrink
As quick-service restaurants (QSRs) look to meet consumers’ growing demand for quick, convenient off-premises options, many are saving on real estate by shrinking on-site seating areas or losing their dining...
July 19, 2023
Why a VIP Membership at Luxury Department Store Harrods Will...
While Richmont has essentially declared that China isn’t buying, prestigious London department store Harrods is preparing to unveil an exclusive club in Shanghai. This step not only marks the luxury retailer’s...
July 18, 2023
McDonald’s Australia Opens Fries-Only Pop-Up as Fast Food Goes Niche
“Would you like fries with that?” is a question you won’t hear at McDonald’s Australia’s new pop-up shop, a fries-only restaurant. This concept may be a gimmick, but as quick-service...
July 13, 2023
Olo Brings Its Olo Pay Service to Fast-Food Kiosks
Restaurant technology platform Olo has begun offering card-present processing through its Olo Pay service. The company announced the launch in a news release Thursday (July 13), part of a larger rollout of new...
