Germany's inflation rate ticked higher at the start of 2025, driven by rising food costs and persistent service price increases, even as energy prices provided some relief.
SoundHound AI expands its deployment of voice AI ordering technology with burger chain Five Guys, following a successful pilot handling over a million customer interactions, aiming to enhance service speed and accuracy during peak hours.
The food delivery platform is waiving delivery and service fees for orders over $50, a direct challenge to rivals DoorDash and Uber Eats, as it seeks to address customer frustration with high costs and cart abandonment.
DoorDash is accelerating its expansion beyond food delivery with a nationwide partnership to deliver Hibbett's athletic gear and the appointment of a robotics and AI veteran to its board, underscoring its ambition to become a broader commerce platform.
Shares of Yum China Holdings (NYSE:YUMC) have climbed steadily over recent months, reigniting investor interest in the fast-food giant's fundamentals and valuation story. With the stock trading below a key fair value estimate, analysts are weighing the sustainability of its momentum against rising operational headwinds in the Chinese market.
