Yum! Brands owns Taco Bell, KFC, Pizza Hut, and Habit Burger Grill. They are using AI technology for drive-thru orders at Taco Bell in the US and plan to do the same for all their brands by 2024. Yum Brands wants to be a top digital restaurant company by using technology, AI, and loyalty programs. In Q2 2024, Yum! Brands had 3% sales growth worldwide, with Taco Bell and KFC doing well. Taco Bell did better than other Yum Brands restaurants with value deals and a growing digital sales. McDonald’s is the top fast-food chain in the US, but faced challenges with AI technology for drive-thru orders. Other chains like KFC, Wendy’s, Carl’s Jr., and Hardee’s are also trying AI technology. The top 10 fast-food restaurants in the US in 2024 include McDonald’s, Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, Taco Bell, and more.
Vocabulary List:
- Technology /tɛkˈnɒlədʒi/ (noun): The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes.
- Orders /ˈɔːrdərz/ (noun): Requests for food or services made by customers.
- Growth /ɡroʊθ/ (noun): The process of increasing in size amount or importance.
- Loyalty /ˈlɔɪəlti/ (noun): A strong feeling of support or allegiance.
- Challenged /ˈtʃælɪndʒd/ (verb): Called into question or tested; confronted with difficulties.
- Digital /ˈdɪdʒɪtəl/ (adjective): Involving or relating to the use of computer technology.
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