fast food

Taco Bell Adding AI Voice Ordering to Hundreds of Drive-Thrus
Taco Bell Adding AI Voice Ordering to Hundreds of Drive-Thrus
July 31, 2024  |  Voice Activation

Taco Bell will add AI voice technology to hundreds of its drive-thrus by year’s end. It’s part of parent Yum! Brands’ plans to integrate voice...

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Fast Food Brands Struggle as Consumer Sentiment Sours
Fast Food Brands Struggle as Consumer Sentiment Sours
July 21, 2024  |  Retail

Restaurant stocks have been struggling this summer, though it’s not quite clear why. As Seeking Alpha reported Sunday (July 21), weakening consumer confidence and consumer...

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F&B Brands Enter Virtual Worlds to Reach New Consumers
F&B Brands Enter Virtual Worlds to Reach New Consumers
July 10, 2024  |  Retail

As food and beverage brands look for new ways to drive acquisition and loyalty, key players are turning to virtual worlds to reach consumers in...

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Restaurants Push Promotions as Diners Lose Appetite for High Prices
Restaurants Push Promotions as Diners Lose Appetite for High Prices
June 23, 2024  |  Retail

Consumers are spending less at restaurants as menu prices remain high.  And as Seeking Alpha reported Saturday (June 22), it’s a situation that’s left some...

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McDonald’s Pauses Drive-Thru AI Chatbot Test Despite Growth in Voice Economy
McDonald’s Pauses Drive-Thru AI Chatbot Test Despite Growth in Voice Economy
June 17, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

After two years of testing, McDonald’s has ended its partnership with IBM to develop an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered drive-thru system. The collaboration, which aimed to...

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Walmart CFO: Shoppers Replacing Fast Food With Groceries
Walmart CFO: Shoppers Replacing Fast Food With Groceries
May 16, 2024  |  Walmart

Walmart’s grocery business is reportedly benefiting from the high price of fast food. The retailer’s chief financial officer, John David Rainey, told CNBC Thursday (May 16) that it’s...

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Fast-Casual Dining Slows Amid Consumer Pressure
Fast-Casual Dining Slows Amid Consumer Pressure
May 12, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

Consumer caution at restaurants is reportedly dampening business at fast-casual eateries. As Bloomberg News reported Saturday (May 11), restaurants such as Red Lobster — which is...

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Report: McDonald’s to Launch Digital Marketing Fund, Add Ordering Channels
Report: McDonald’s to Launch Digital Marketing Fund, Add Ordering Channels
May 09, 2024  |  Restaurant innovation

McDonald’s is reportedly set to modernize its marketing strategy by launching a digital marketing fund to be paid into by its U.S. franchisees. The move aims to...

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Are Consumers ‘Done With Fast Food’ as Prices Climb?
Are Consumers ‘Done With Fast Food’ as Prices Climb?
May 05, 2024  |  Restaurant Roundup

Denis Montenaro, a regular McDonald’s diner, recently came to a decision. “I’m done with fast food,” the 75-year-old California resident told The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) in...

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