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Fast-Food Chains Order Up AI Despite Early Missteps

Fast-Food Chains Order Up AI Despite Early Missteps
Fast-Food Chains Order Up AI Despite Early Missteps
March 05, 2025  |  Artificial Intelligence

The fast food industry is stepping up its adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation, with market stalwarts including McDonald’s, Yum! Brands and Wendy’s expanding their...

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Burger King Owner Plans Remodels Amid ‘Challenging Consumer Backdrop’
Burger King Owner Plans Remodels Amid ‘Challenging Consumer Backdrop’
February 12, 2025  |  Earnings

Burger King’s kingdom is getting a makeover following a slight uptick in sales. Restaurant Brands International (RBI), owner of the fast food chain and several...

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McDonald’s Sees Boost in Loyalty Amid Challenges in Q4 Earnings
McDonald’s Sees Boost in Loyalty Amid Challenges in Q4 Earnings
February 10, 2025  |  Earnings

While McDonald’s fourth-quarter earnings, released Monday (Feb. 10), “did not meet our expectations,” according to CEO Chris Kempczinski, customer loyalty was a bright spot amid a...

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Restaurant Sector Eager to Say Goodbye to Rough Year
Restaurant Sector Eager to Say Goodbye to Rough Year
November 17, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

The restaurant industry is reportedly eager to move beyond a difficult 2024. “I don’t know about you guys, but I’m ready for ’24 to be...

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Chipotle Names Interim CEO Scott Boatwright as CEO
Chipotle Names Interim CEO Scott Boatwright as CEO
November 11, 2024  |  Personnel

Chipotle has named Interim CEO Scott Boatwright as CEO and member of the board, effective immediately. Boatwright has served as interim CEO since Aug. 31, when former...

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McDonald’s Says Geofencing Technology Helps Boost Customer Satisfaction
McDonald’s Says Geofencing Technology Helps Boost Customer Satisfaction
November 08, 2024  |  ResTech

McDonald’s reportedly improved customer satisfaction scores and reduced customer wait times by using geofencing technology to streamline the mobile ordering process. The quick-service restaurant (QSR)...

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Launch Date Announced for Chick-fil-A All-Ages Streaming App
Launch Date Announced for Chick-fil-A All-Ages Streaming App
October 21, 2024  |  Streaming

On Nov. 18, fast-food chicken chain Chick-Fil-A will attempt to do with Chick-fil-A Play what Amazon did with Prime Video — expand its brand footprint...

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Domino’s Says Value Remains Key to Growth in QSR Space
Domino’s Says Value Remains Key to Growth in QSR Space
October 10, 2024  |  Earnings

Value is the key to gaining share in the quick-service restaurant (QSR) space in today’s macroeconomic environment, Domino’s executives said Thursday (Oct. 10). The pizza...

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