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From Reservations to Ordering, Gen AI Took Over Restaurants in 2023
Artificial Intelligence // December 27, 2023

In 2023, generative artificial intelligence began to make its way into many different parts of the restaurant industry, across the back- and front-of-house, boosting efficiency and effectiveness. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Presto Cuts 17% of Staff as Restaurant Customers Reject Impersonal Experiences
ResTech // November 21, 2023

As Presto sees declines in its on-premise technologies amid shifts in consumers’ digital dining expectations, the company is making major layoffs and reinvesting in its self-service capabilities.   Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

From Front Counters to Kitchens, AI Takes Over Restaurant Industry
artificial intelligence // July 10, 2023

As restaurants face labor challenges both in the front of the house and the back, many are tapping robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) to boost their ability to meet demand. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Presto CEO Says ChatGPT Pact Shows Where Restaurant Drive-Thru Is Headed
artificial intelligence // April 11, 2023

The planets are aligning around voice artificial intelligence (AI) as everyday business use cases begin to build, perhaps nowhere more so than at the restaurant drive-thru. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Presto CEO Says ChatGPT Pact Shows Where Restaurant Drive-Thru Is Headed

April 11, 2023
The planets are aligning around voice artificial intelligence (AI) as everyday business use cases begin to build, perhaps nowhere more so than at the restaurant drive-thru. 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 […]

The Three Things That Make a Good Fast Food Drive-Thru Great

October 11, 2022
As restaurants’ labor challenges continue, putting pressure on both table service and delivery businesses, many eateries are turning to drive-thrus to drive sales and boost margins. In fact, even those...

Presto CEO Says Tech-Wary Restaurant Customers May Change Their Tune as Prices Rise

August 05, 2022
As restaurants’ hiring challenges persist, many brands are turning towards automated solutions to lower their labor costs, and while some consumers may think these changes detract from the dining experience,...

Why Robots Will Staff the Restaurant of the Future

December 09, 2021
What if someone told you that within a decade, a large number — perhaps even a majority — of national quick-service restaurants (QSRs), fast-food chains and even upscale dine-in establishments will be...

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Presto CEO Steps Down After 15 Years

March 27, 2023
Restaurant automation firm Presto is seeking a new chief executive. 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 […]

Presto Completes $1B SPAC Merger to Go Public

November 10, 2021
Restaurant-technology startup Presto will have a valuation of about $1 billion when it goes public through special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Ventoux CCM Acquisition Corp., the companies told The Wall...