Buying a Franchise
Taco Bell Is Replacing Drive-Thru Workers With AI. Why Are Employees Happy About It?
Taco Bell's voice AI is now taking drive-thru orders. The employee response is nacho what you think.
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Business Ideas
How One Man Is Helping Businesses Reach More Customers With Cost-Effective, Inclusive Products
Inclusion Solutions creates a line of products to increase accessibility for the disabled population while keeping costs down for businesses.
By Lynn Haller
Buying a Franchise
McDonald’s Secret Plans to Boost Sales Include Faster Drive-Thru, Frozen Lemonade and All-Day Breakfast
The fast-food chain dished to franchisees on the details of its turnaround plan.
By Kate Taylor
Buying a Franchise
McDonald’s Tests Another Premium Customization Option
The burger chain is testing 'Taste Crafted Burgers and Chicken' in select locations in Atlanta, Portland and Southern California.
By Kate Taylor
Building a Business
This Girl Scout Troop Turned a Vacant Warehouse Into a Drive-Thru Cookie Shop
A Girl Scouts executive called the cookie sales program 'the No. 1 business development program for girls in the country.'
By Geoff Weiss
Buying a Franchise
Starbucks Speeds Up Service at Express Stores, Ups Quality at Starbucks Reserves
Starbucks is hoping to entice both high-paying and convenience-craving customers with two new store formats.
By Kate Taylor
Buying a Franchise
McDonald’s Tests a 60-Second Drive-Thru Guarantee
In a bid to speed up service, McDonald's is promising customers in South Florida free food if they don't get their meals served up in under a minute.
By Kate Taylor
Buying a Franchise
Drive-In-Loving Franchisees, Take Note: Sonic to Open 1,000 Restaurants in Next 10 Years
The burger chain is eyeing an aggressive expansion plan over the next decade.
By Kate Taylor
Buying a Franchise
Why Dairy Queen Is Finally Opening Up in Manhattan
Dairy Queen is taking on the challenge of opening a franchise in the heart of New York City, with plans to open 35 to 50 more restaurants in the area.
By Kate Taylor
Buying a Franchise
Sonic Looks to Conquer Tougher Markets on Encouraging Q1 Results
The drive-in chain is continuing its expansion with franchised restaurants in California and New York.
By Kate Taylor
Building a Business
Can McDonald’s Speed Up Drive-Thru With Third Window?
McDonald's is reportedly trying out a new solution to their drive-thru problem. The catch: it probably won't speed up your wait.
By Kate Taylor