Technology across franchise brands: the deals, operators and trade-press stories Burnaze summarizes, each linked to the original.
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Vast Coworking Group partners with Uniti to deploy AI agents across its franchise network, supporting coworking operators with digital interactions.
With the rollout of the partnership, Venture X, Office Evolution, and Intelligent Office franchise owners in the U.S.
Loyalty sign-ups are up 15 percent over the past year with 28 percent growth in transactions.
HME Hospitality & Specialty Communications (HSC), the leader in drive-thru communications and timing technology, today announced the launch of Nitro Vision AI, a camera-based intelligence layer for the drive-thru.
The sushi chain joins a growing list of brands, including Charleys, Panera and Tropical Smoothie Cafe, to adopt the model alongside flexible reward redemptions.
Restaurants face pushback and risk when integrating AI tools, with 48% of executives concerned about managing risk.
Team Select Home Care reports 15% drop in hospitalizations with AI platform
McDonald's uses AI for menu pricing at 14,000 US restaurants.
ExtraMile recently announced that it has selected Vroom Delivery as its online ordering and delivery partner, giving its more than 1,200 ExtraMile franchisees access to a digital commerce platform built specifically for convenience retail.
Fast-food chains are racing to automate one of their most important customer touchpoints.
It's no secret that artificial intelligence has become one of the most talked-about topics in franchising.
LIME Fresh Mexican Grill, the Florida-born fast-casual favorite known for its fresh, made-to-order Mexican cuisine and laid-back South Beach spirit, is showing its guests some love with the launch of LIME Lover, a new lo
The chain said it provides franchisees with tools, resources and recommendations for pricing, but operators ultimately make the decisions over menu costs.
HubKonnect CEO Michael Koch emphasizes data foundation for AI value.
Two Dairy Queen operators use digital signs to drive sales.
Hyrox launches digital training platform for gyms, partners with ABC Fitness
Dana Moloney, recently stepped into the CEO role at Warrenton Oil.
Yext connects agentic marketing to location-level decisions with two new moves.
Devina Bhojwani, president and co-owner of IDEA Lab Kids, believes that hands-on science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) education is becoming more important as AI becomes part of everyday life.
Three senior living operators built AI innovations with ALIS in 2026, tackling industry problems.
DoorDash launches DashOS to connect every restaurant channel for 80,000 restaurants
James Colligan opens TruBlue in Raleigh after 10 years in tech finance.
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McDonald’s uses AI to optimize prices at 14,000 US restaurants