
Restaurant Industry Transformation: AI and Automation
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation have been reshaping the restaurant industry for years — and anticipation for even more significant AI-driven transformations is running high in 2024.
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation have been reshaping the restaurant industry for years — and anticipation for even more significant AI-driven transformations is running high in 2024.

Klarna’s AI Assistant targets the automation of a large portion of its customer service operations, with 5,000 employees and 150 million active users.

Uni K Wax has been utilizing cutting-edge solutions to provide its customers with a waxing experience that’s quick, comfortable and — most importantly — tailored specifically to their needs.

Franchise technology solutions can be budget-friendly, with strategies such as scaled lead generation and network optimization solutions available to franchisors.
uBreakiFix by Asurion opens its newest franchise location in Rome, Georgia, offering professional fixes for consumer electronics.

Anytime Fitness drives revenue with personal training tech, accounting for 50% of revenue.
Domino's launches a promotion that tips customers who tip their delivery drivers, beginning April 29.
Fitness Machine Technicians introduces tech certification program for technicians, led by seasoned service manager.
Batteries Plus launches X2Power Portable Power Stations, providing power solutions for outdoor activities and power outages.

Email marketing has been around since the 1990s, and is still the most effective place to engage with customers and convert their interest into purchases, according to Marigold’s 2024 Global Consumer Trends Index.

Franchises can leverage local SEO to attract customers to each specific franchise location.
Winter Park, FL - Leasecake, a pioneer in real estate and location management solutions tailored for multi-unit operators, today announced the successful closure of a $10 million Series A extension round.

Philosopher Nick Bostrom explores potential outcomes of advanced artificial intelligence development in his book “Deep Utopia”.
CARSTAR continues its commitment to technical education for young adults with the ninth annual sponsorship of the Lincoln Tech Spring Career Fair.
CMIT Solutions has expanded in Maryland with a new location under the ownership of Lex Figueroa, servicing small to medium-class businesses throughout Frederick County and Montgomery County.

Philosopher Nick Bostrom explores the potential outcomes of a world where artificial intelligence has advanced to the point where it can do all economically valuable work at near-zero cost.

Myzone, the fitness technology company and social platform known for its heart-rate tracking tech, has hired Jay Worthy as group CEO as it eyes international growth.

ReUp Living is a property-technology company that uses tech to make dream homes accessible, but the article does not provide relevant information about a franchise or multi-unit brand.

ReUp Living is a pre-listing renovation and technology solution that increases a home’s real estate value by remodeling it with no risk and upfront costs before selling.
Upgrade Labs hires Carin Oliver as its new Fractional Chief Marketing Officer.

A new report from Qu highlights the rise of self-service options in restaurants, with 44% of brands planning to introduce kiosks in 2024, and mobile apps and voice-activated ordering also on the rise.

Philosopher Nick Bostrom explores the potential outcomes of a world where artificial intelligence has advanced to the point where it can do all economically valuable work at near-zero cost.

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) due diligence is rapidly transforming how companies approach these critical processes.
Protein Bar & Kitchen has launched a new app with Incentivo, streamlining software updates and further solidifying the brand's digital capabilities.