2+ day, 16+ hour ago  (423+ words) The coffee giant is ending its computer vision inventory counting system " which employees called "unreliable" " in favor of traditional stock-keeping methods, Reuters reported. Starbucks is saying goodbye to its artificial intelligence inventory management system about nine months after its debut,…...

3+ day, 13+ hour ago  (828+ words) At a remodeled Chicago cafe, the proportion of on-premise traffic has doubled as consumers enjoy couches, comfy seating, outlets and warm lighting. CHICAGO " A Starbucks coffeehouse on North Cicero Avenue heralds the interior design awaiting thousands of U. S. cafes." Located about…...

3+ day, 14+ hour ago  (403+ words) Restaurant Dive Don't miss tomorrow's restaurant industry news Taco Bell tests cold brew coffee The chain will use its Live M's Caf's to pilot the beverages, which could see a wider national rollout. - Taco Bell is adding cold brew coffee…...

3+ day, 16+ hour ago  (217+ words) Elevation Burger and Hot Dog on the Stick will go to different owners in cash transactions, while Twin Peaks and the remaining Fat restaurant concepts will be sold in debt sales to two entities. A bankruptcy court approved the sale…...

4+ day, 16+ hour ago  (239+ words) Restaurant Dive Don't miss tomorrow's restaurant industry news Wendy's appoints Bob Wright as CEO Wright joins the fast food chain as it continues to face declining sales, store closures and pressure from an activist investor. - Wendy's has named Robert D. Wright…...

5+ day, 14+ hour ago  (357+ words) Restaurant Dive Don't miss tomorrow's restaurant industry news Applebee's offers free delivery to Wyndham Rewards members The partnership could expand Applebee's off-premise channel, which grew by 3. 5% to make up nearly 24% of sales during the first quarter. - Applebee's has partnered with…...

6+ day, 11+ hour ago  (717+ words) GLP-1s, international crises and consumer demand for novelty have made limited-time items an ever more important part of restaurant menu playbooks. CHICAGO " New forces are reshaping what diners want out of restaurants, forcing operators to adjust their menus and operations....

6+ day, 13+ hour ago  (1069+ words) From sandwiches at pizza chains to flatbreads at smoothie concepts, restaurant brands are reacting to consumer competition with new menu innovation. Consumer price sensitivity and intense value competition, alongside the erosion of traditional dayparts, has left many restaurant brands looking…...

6+ day, 14+ hour ago  (766+ words) While large language models can identify gaps in brand messaging, for example, AI is not a perfect solution for small players " and may not cater to their strengths. CHICAGO " Independent restaurants face significant obstacles in competition with major chains, and…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (519+ words) As the burger chain expanded outside of Texas, it didn't always bring its iconic A-frame design with it, but its newest restaurants are about to fix that. Take a road trip in Texas and you're bound to see the Whataburger…...