Yum! Brands, the parent company of KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and Habit Burger & Grill, has partnered with NVIDIA to accelerate artificial intelligence deployment in its restaurants.
The partnership uses AI for voice ordering in drive-thrus, camera monitoring of kitchen operations, and help for managers.
The program began with an initial rollout to about 500 locations. By 2026, the AI capabilities have scaled dramatically and now support more than 35,000 restaurants globally.
KFC is switching from PepsiCo to Coca-Cola at U.S. locations after roughly four decades.
Coca-Cola products will be available by spring 2027.
PepsiCo will continue to serve drinks at Subway, Jersey Mike’s and Pizza Hut, and says it just renewed its deals with Taco Bell and KFC International.
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KFC IS MOVING TO DITCH PEPSI FOR COKE IN THOUSANDS OF RESTAURANTS, WITH TALKS AT AN ADVANCED STAGE AND THE SWITCH TO COKE AT KFC U.S. SET TO TAKE PLACE IN JANUARY IF THE DEAL IS COMPLETED - WSJ