Yum! Brands (NYSE:YUM), the parent company of popular fast-food chains Taco Bell, KFC, and Pizza Hut, is delving deep into technological advancements by teaming up with NVIDIA to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) in its restaurants. This is perceived as an industry-first collaboration aiming at integrating AI-based ordering in drive-thru lanes, resulting in enhanced efficiency and customer experience. The collaboration aims to implement AI innovations across 500 fast-food locations initially. Parallelly, Byte by Yum!™, an AI-powered restaurant tech platform, is announced to transform customer and team member experiences internationally.
On the financial front, there have been notable changes in the company’s share ownership, with several financial advisory firms acquiring and selling stakes. The financial performance for Q4 has resonated positively, beating estimates, with particularly strong sales from Taco Bell boosting earnings. In matters of relocation, Yum! Brands is moving its KFC U.S. headquarters to Texas and some Louisville-based employees. The exit of franchising agreements in Turkey is reported alongside its strategic vision for Taco Bell and an increase in its quarterly dividend.
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