Fast food companies have been experimenting with integrating artificial intelligence into their restaurants, from Flippy the burger-flipping robot at White Castle to dynamic pricing at Wendy's. One ...

Fast food used to mean one thing: cheap, quick meals without breaking the bank. That familiar drive-thru lane was a symbol of convenience and affordability that generations of Americans grew up with.

Artificial intelligence is a massive help to everyday processes and work, but over at fast food chain Taco Bell, it is not as effective compared to humans. Taco Bell's management recently admitted ...

Let’s start with a debate on consumer behavior: Are fewer restaurant goers visiting the drive-thru? From January 2024 through June 2025, there have been consistent gains in dine-in, delivery, and ...

The 2025 QSR Drive-Thru Report showed yet another lane in the race to value that’s dominated the sector. It’s become clear consumers are defining “value” through multiple viewpoints. How are operators ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A person receiving bag at drive-thru window - NewJadsada/Shutterstock In 1948, In-N-Out Burger became the first fast-food chain to ...