AI. Hostile Taco-OVer

Let’s Taco-bout what happened in CPG, today. Yum Brands is rapidly expanding its use of artificial intelligence (AI) to take drive-thru orders at Taco Bell restaurants. The company plans to implement the technology at hundreds of locations by the end of the year, with ambitions for AI takeover. This move makes Yum Brands the most aggressive adopter of voice AI among restaurant chains, which have been cautiously testing the rollout.

Wendy’s and White Castle are messing around with it too, but some places like McDonald’s were like, “Nah, we’re good.” Not Yum Brands though – they’re full steam ahead. They had 30 spots trying it out in May, and now there’s already over 100 Taco Bells in the U.S. using the tech. They’re planning to hit hundreds by the time the year wraps up, so they’re way ahead of the AI game compared to everyone else

PSS.. we have PUMPKIN SPICE

 7-Eleven has officially launched its first-ever Pumpkin Spice… Slurpee? This new flavor combines the essence of pumpkin and cinnamon spice into a refreshing, icy drink.. just in time for your Summer Fridays. Marking a unique addition to the Slurpee lineup, and millenneal urge to splurge. Before you get too excited. The Pumpkin Spice Slurpee will be only offered at just five locations across the U.S., including stores in Texas, Ohio, California, and New York, while supplies last.  Let’s be real, we want a taste.