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🍽️ What’s Cooking?

7-Eleven Doubles Down on Restaurant-Style Stores

7-Eleven is shifting its growth strategy toward food-centric formats in the U.S. The company plans to add 1,300 new “New Standard” stores by 2030—each featuring larger footprints, fresh food options, and modern interiors. These updated locations deliver 45% higher sales than legacy formats. Notably, for every $1 spent in the restaurant area, customers spend an additional $0.81 elsewhere in the store.​ ​Read more.

🃏 Running a Smoother Kitchen

Use Zone-Based Timer Glows for Flow Control

Install LED-lit timer zones above key stations: green indicates everything is on track, yellow signals a pending upcoming task, and red means immediate attention is needed. This visual cue helps create non-verbal communication, reduces alarm noise, and keeps the kitchen moving smoothly—especially when it’s at its busiest.

🚀 Scaling Up

McDonald’s and DoorDash Unveil Login-Free Ordering

McDonald’s has launched a DoorDash-powered online ordering system that lets customers order delivery via mobile web or desktop—without needing an app, account, or login. This seamless experience strengthens accessibility and drives sales by meeting diners wherever they are. Read more.

🦾 Fresh Ideas

AI Makes Presto Smarter with Drive-Thru Personalization

AI veteran Michael Chorey has joined Presto to build Presto IQ, the first AI-native platform for QSRs. With a foundation in fast-casual operations, Presto is now focusing on real-time personalization—addressing individual preferences, optimizing staffing decisions, and streamlining drive-thru workflows using AI-based insights. ​Read more

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