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Wendy's Is Betting Big On Voice-Enabled AI To Increase Sales

Wendys Kirk Tanner McDonald

A driver in a vehicle places his order from a drive-thru lane at a Wendy's fast food restaurant in Alhambra, California. (Credit: FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images)

Wendy's plans to rapidly expand voice-enabled Artificial Intelligence ordering across hundreds of locations this year after a small test boosted sales.

During an earnings call last week, the company said it deployed the AI system at nearly 100 locations and it was pleased with the response.

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