Square introduced a new flagship self-service kiosk that features artificial intelligence-powered software, voice capabilities and a large touch display, the company said in a Wednesday (Oct. 14) press release. Designed for quick service restaurant (QSR) operators, the new Square Kiosk’s agentic, conversational voice layer understands...
Domino’s is meeting a customer need for more personalized product options as it works to boost same-store sales growth, the company’s new CEO, Joe Jordan, said Tuesday (Oct. 13) during a third-quarter earnings call. Jordan, who was previously chief operating officer and president of Domino’s...
Restaurant and retail digital technology platform Toast debuted Toast Fuel, new capabilities for gas stations and convenience stores, according to a Tuesday (Sept. 29) press release. Toast Fuel gives operators a single and connected platform for in-store and at-the-pump fuel payments as well as retail...
McDonald’s is testing placing ads from other brands on the digital menu boards in its drive-thrus and in its restaurants, Bloomberg reported Tuesday (Sept. 22). The ads are shown after customers place their orders and can be viewed while customers wait for their meals, according...
February 24, 2026
Technology has long shaped how people order meals, but in 2026 it is beginning to govern how restaurants define value. That is the central finding of the PYMNTS Intelligence January 2026 B2B and Digital Payments Tracker, “Value-Driven Innovation: How Restaurants Are Adapting to Digital Expectations.” The report documents an industry recalibration driven by leaner household […]
May 23, 2025
The largest Hardee’s franchisee in the United States is harnessing artificial intelligence and data-driven insights to improve efficiency and customer satisfaction, which are key drivers of success in the fast-paced...
May 15, 2025
Consumer spending, the key engine of the economy in the United States, is in danger of stalling. The U.S. Census Bureau released retail data Thursday (May 15) showing that sales...
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...
October 14, 2026
Square introduced a new flagship self-service kiosk that features artificial intelligence-powered software, voice capabilities and a large touch display, the company said in a Wednesday (Oct. 14) press release. Designed for quick service restaurant (QSR) operators, the new Square Kiosk’s agentic, conversational voice layer understands a seller’s menu, listens to customers and responds in real […]
October 13, 2026
Domino’s is meeting a customer need for more personalized product options as it works to boost same-store sales growth, the company’s new CEO, Joe Jordan, said Tuesday (Oct. 13) during...
September 29, 2026
Restaurant and retail digital technology platform Toast debuted Toast Fuel, new capabilities for gas stations and convenience stores, according to a Tuesday (Sept. 29) press release. Toast Fuel gives operators...
September 22, 2026
McDonald’s is testing placing ads from other brands on the digital menu boards in its drive-thrus and in its restaurants, Bloomberg reported Tuesday (Sept. 22). The ads are shown after...
