Yum Brands Partners with Nvidia, Brings More AI to Restaurants
AI voice order-taking agents and more will roll out to 500 Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, KFC, and Habit Burger & Grill locations.
CC’s Coffee House Finds Success in Drive-Thru With a New Kind of AI Helper
Not every brand is looking to replace humans with automation. Some are looking to augment.
Outstanding Operator: Chef on Call
By getting ahead of the third-party delivery wave and investing in its own fleet and tech, the brand has built loyal customers.
A new survey from Qu shows what QSR and fast-casual operators are pondering.
Bojangles is deploying new technology to bolster its off-premises business, and has plans for major expansion in 2025.
Outstanding Operator: Freebirds World Burrito
Amid catering expansion and a commitment to flavor innovation, the Tex-Mex brand continues to see growth.
From Food Trucks to On-Campus Dining, TaKorean Sees Growth
The American-Korean fusion concept has expanded to brick-and-mortar locations, food halls and stadiums. Now, it’s setting its sights on colleges.
Outstanding Operator: Portillo’s
Portillo’s charts an aggressive path with new off-premises strategies and a nod to its past.
SoundHound AI Rolls Out New Voice Features and Bets Big on Cars
SoundHound AI continues its mission of presenting ordering options pretty much everywhere.
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