This summer, restaurant chain Taco Bell plans to test a new Protein Power menu in some US stores, as part of its drive to stay within new “nutritional guardrails” and present a healthier face to customers. CEO Greg Creed notes increased consumer interest in protein for “performance,” presumably meaning building muscle, a great fit for its young, male-skewed dining clientele. [...]
Voice AI in the drive-thru is becoming less of an experiment and more of an operating decision for quick-service restaurants. Food On Demand recently reported that Taco Bell has expanded its voice AI [...]