Yum! Brands, the parent company of Taco Bell, plans to implement Voice AI Technology to hundreds of Taco Bell drive-thru locations in the U.S. by 2024. The company envisions to bring this technology to all its brands’ drive-thrus worldwide. It is a part of their shift towards an AI-First strategy for enhancing fast-food restaurant operations. In the first quarter of 2024, Yum! Brands reported an increase in digital sales, indicating a surge in tech investment. Yet, the company also faced disappointments due to weaker than expected sales at KFC and Pizza Hut and the impact of conflicts in the Middle East. Despite these challenges, Yum! Brands is continually innovating, and its Chief Technology Officer assures AI is making operations easier. Financial performance was mixed, with a 4.6% rise in net income to $314m, although Q1 earnings and revenue fell short of expectations, leading to a dip in the stock price. In future endeavors, Yum! Brands continues to foster leadership development and aims to remain a global fast-food leader.
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