Wendy’s expands AI drive-thru, pilots Spanish-language versionThe Wendy’s Company is building upon a pilot of artificial intelligence and hybrid cloud drive-thru technology. 2024's Top 10 Retail Center Experiences: No. 10 Dania PointeKimco quickly built a neighborhood center into a high-traffic lifestyle center, landing it on CSA's Top 10 Retail Center Experiences list. Fast-casual restaurants, on-site segments lead industry growth in 2024 The recent slowing of consumer store traffic is creating challenges for the restaurant industry — but for some industry segments more than others. Store Expansion News: July update Welcome to Store Expansion News, Chain Store Age's monthly roundup of brick-and-mortar expansion plans across the retail industry. Papa Johns taps former Wendy's leader as new CEO Papa John’s International, Inc. has a new president and CEO. Experiential Brands debuts food hall concept in Atlanta Experiential Brands is rolling out a new fast-casual concept that will house its four brands under one roof. Taco Bell to roll out AI ordering at drive-thru lanes in hundreds of locations Customers at Taco Bell drive-thru locations may soon have their orders taken by AI. Starbucks same-store sales fall for second consecutive quarter Starbucks reported a mixed third quarter with earnings that topped Street estimates but sales that came up short. Chick-fil-A ramping up expansion in Puerto Rico Chick-fil-A is accelerating its growth in Puerto Rico. Commercial real estate and restaurant industry hit hard by current economic trends Recent economic trends have profoundly impacted both the commercial real estate industry and the restaurant and hospitality sector. First Previous 85 86 87 88 89 Next Last