Workers retiring, insufficient training to put pressure on retail workforceA major shortage of workers could be looming, partially due to lack of training among younger generations. Torchy's Tacos deploys AI hiring platformAn Austin, Texas-based taco chain is utilizing an artificial intelligence platform to improve its hiring process. Workers say hostile customer interactions more common; want better training Interactions with unruly customers are becoming increasingly common for frontline workers. Pizza Hut launches basketball-themed AI chatbot for 'March Madness' Pizza Hut is offering what it calls a "second screen companion" for college basketball fans. Survey: Restaurant brands investing in several digital areas In an increasingly competitive restaurant industry, leveraging direct ordering, streamlining technology, and using data to personalize customer experiences are ways to stand out. CORE acquires dining-focused, open-air Orlando center Core Investment Management (CORE) has acquired a new shopping center in a key Florida market. Dairy Queen names new COO for U.S., Canada International Dairy Queen, Inc. (IDQ) has tapped a food industry veteran to oversee its American and Canadian stores. Yum! Brands teams up with Nvidia to develop AI solutions — including voice ordering A quick-service restaurant giant is teaming up with a top provider of artificial intelligence technology to streamline operations such as drive-thru.. Marco's Pizza debuts franchise development program Marco’s Pizza has been rapidly expanding, and is now lending a hand to potential franchisees through a new program. Sweetgreen hits 250 locations Sweetgreen has reached a new milestone with its first location in Virginia’s capital. 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last