The 2026 QSR® Drive-Thru Report
Taco Bell and other QSR brands are leveraging AI to improve drive-thru experiences with 900 US stores using automated voice ordering
· QSR Magazine· October 1, 2026
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Dane Mathews
Dane Mathews is a person in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2026. 4 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher.
Taco Bell Now Has Drive-Thru AI Ordering in About 900 Locations
Taco Bell has one of the fastest drive-thrus in the country. Taco Bell clearly believes in the future of automated voice ordering at the drive-thru. The technology is now active in
· QSR Magazine· July 8, 2026
Taco Bell revs up drive-thru AI deployment
Taco Bell is scaling its voice AI to nearly 900 locations as parent company Yum Brands continues its aggressive push into proprietary restaurant technology platforms.
· Restaurant Dive· July 7, 2026
Drops become restaurant chains' new loyalty program incentive
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· Restaurant Business· May 14, 2026