QSRs

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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Klearly Raises $6.2 Million for SoftPOS Solution for Hospitality Businesses
Klearly Raises $6.2 Million for SoftPOS Solution for Hospitality Businesses
January 15, 2025  |  Investments

Dutch FinTech Klearly raised 6 million euros (about $6.2 million) in a seed round to grow its software point-of-sale (SoftPOS) product for hospitality businesses, mobile...

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Yum Brands: AI-Powered Marketing Campaigns Boost Customer Engagement
Yum Brands: AI-Powered Marketing Campaigns Boost Customer Engagement
November 15, 2024  |  ResTech

In early, limited pilots of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered marketing campaigns, quick-service restaurant (QSR) company Yum Brands reportedly is seeing double-digit increases in customer engagement compared...

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Starbucks App Now Includes DoorDash-Powered Delivery
Starbucks App Now Includes DoorDash-Powered Delivery
November 14, 2024  |  Delivery

Starbucks now offers access to delivery powered by DoorDash through its own app. As of Monday (Nov. 11), customers across the United States and Canada...

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SoundHound AI: Restaurants Gain Efficiencies and Upsells From Voice AI
SoundHound AI: Restaurants Gain Efficiencies and Upsells From Voice AI
November 12, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

Voice artificial intelligence (AI) solutions from SoundHound AI have been deployed by seven of the top 20 quick-service restaurants (QSRs). These QSRs and other restaurants...

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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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