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Fast Food Diners Develop Taste For More than Just Value
Earnings // August 11, 2026

For fast food companies, offering diners discounts on meals may no longer suffice. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

Toast Adds Record 9,500 Restaurants While Betting Big on AI
Earnings // August 05, 2026

Toast’s latest earnings suggest the restaurant technology company is entering a new phase. For years, the company focused on adding more restaurants to its platform and growing payments volume. This quarter, management made a different case: Toast believes artificial intelligence (AI) can deepen customer relationships,...

McDonald’s Business Slows Amid Shakeup of Digital Deals
Earnings // August 04, 2026

McDonald’s says an attempt to lure budget-conscious consumers backfired in its latest quarter. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

AI Helps Food Brands Spot Viral Trends Before They Peak
Artificial Intelligence // July 15, 2026

When Dubai chocolate went viral on TikTok in 2024, several major confectionery brands didn’t launch competing versions until after the trend had already peaked. That lag from trend signal to store shelf is the central operational problem for large consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies in...

Interviews & Exclusives
Analysis: Retail Sales Fall as Shoppers Retreat From Big Purchases After Tariff Rush

June 17, 2025
The tariff-induced spending splurge may have come to an end. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS and […]

Fast-Food Chains Order Up AI Despite Early Missteps

March 05, 2025
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 deployment of the technology to...

Self-Serve Retail Rises on ‘Smart Commerce’ Technology

February 20, 2025
Self-serve commerce has come a long way since the concept was introduced almost 40 years ago by a company called CheckRobot. Developers back then were years away from being able...

Grocery and Shelter Costs Rise in November, Straining Consumer Budgets

December 11, 2024
The key takeaway from the Consumer Price Index (CPI) released Wednesday (Dec. 11) is that the pace of inflation pace quickened in November, as reported by the Bureau of Labor...

Quick Reads
Uber Teams With Zipline to Expand Drone Delivery Service

August 17, 2026
Uber hopes to expand its U.S. delivery business by teaming with drone company Zipline. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing […]

Toast Adds Record 9,500 Restaurants While Betting Big on AI

August 05, 2026
Toast’s latest earnings suggest the restaurant technology company is entering a new phase. For years, the company focused on adding more restaurants to its platform and growing payments volume. This...

McDonald’s Business Slows Amid Shakeup of Digital Deals

August 04, 2026
McDonald’s says an attempt to lure budget-conscious consumers backfired in its latest quarter. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

PepsiCo Says Gas Prices Cutting Into US Consumer Food Spending

July 09, 2026
PepsiCo says high prices at the pump are keeping consumers from heading into the store to buy snacks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...