The former Eataly executive will oversee restaurant operations in New York City’s Seaport district

Wendy’s began testing an AI-powered chatbot at company-owned restaurants earlier this year and is giving franchisees the option to test the system in 2024 after realizing faster service and high accuracy.

The CEO, who took over from her father in 2019, has since grown the brand by almost 70 units

McDonald’s is investing in technology tools to better understand what pricing levels restaurant consumers will accept, which has increased flow through rates.

Silver Diner Brands includes 24 restaurants throughout Maryland, Virginia, and New Jersey.