Yum! Brands Teams with Nvidia to Bring AI to 500 Restaurants

The partnership will roll out AI-driven voice ordering, computer vision, and analytics across Taco Bell, KFC, and Pizza Hut locations starting in Q2 2025.

Yum! Brands has partnered with Nvidia to implement AI technologies in 500 restaurants, with deployment set to begin in the second quarter of 2025.
The collaboration will focus on voice AI for drive-thrus and call centers, computer vision for traffic analysis, and AI-powered performance analytics to improve operations.
Yum! Brands will retain ownership of the AI intelligence developed, allowing for customized solutions tailored to its restaurant chains' specific needs.
Pilot programs using Nvidia's AI technology are already underway at select Taco Bell and Pizza Hut locations in the United States.
Previous AI implementations by competitors like McDonald's and Wendy's faced challenges, highlighting the importance of accuracy and customer trust in such initiatives.