Sean Dunlop, an equity analyst for Morningstar Research Services, talks about how some restaurants are using artificial intelligence to tailor their menus to customers’ tastes and whether tip-flation is here to stay.  

Tech and the Restaurant Industry  

Can AI Speed Up Tech Evolution?

How Digital Adoption Can Grow Bottom Lines

"Tipflation” Frustration

Loyalty Programs Lead to Higher Customer Spending

Social Media and Advertising Buzz Restaurant Industry Forecast for 2024

Restaurant Stock Opportunities 

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Restaurant Brands Earnings: Global Systemwide Sales Growth Encouraging, Modest Development Hiccup

Yum Earnings: Digital Strength and Value Orientation Should Defend Results Despite Tough Backdrop

Wendy’s Earnings: Solid Digital and International Progress Encouraging; Shares Slightly Cheap

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Where Are the Growth Opportunities in AI Investing?

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