
How Shake Shack is scaling hospitality through technology, AI
Hosts Paul Barron and Cherryh Cansler chat with Justin Mennen, chief information and technology officer, to talk about Project Catalyst and how Shake Shack is integrating AI.
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Hosts Paul Barron and Cherryh Cansler chat with Justin Mennen, chief information and technology officer, to talk about Project Catalyst and how Shake Shack is integrating AI.

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The 4,100-unit chain is rolling out a major back-of-house equipment overhaul and leveraging AI-powered hiring platforms to improve operational efficiency and hospitality.

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