By: Eddy Goldberg
For many (not all!) restaurant franchisees, money is tight, customers scarce (and picky!), and here comes the ever-critical Q4, followed by an uncertain 2026—for restaurant operators and customers alike, who both are dealing with inflation (cost of goods for the former and menu prices for the latter). With margins shrinking like an Ozempic waistline on speed, restaurant brands are experimenting with AI to improve just about everything. But let’s stick with marketing here.