Posted 3/5/2024, 4:16:00 PM
Fast Food Voice AI Firm Presto Struggles as Chains Back Away from Drive-Thru Tech
- Presto is an AI voice recognition company supplying tech to fast food chains like Hardee's and Del Taco
- Presto is struggling financially and at risk of defaulting on $6 million in debt
- Del Taco decided to stop using Presto's AI drive-thru tech after initially rolling it out
- Chains like McDonald's have tested AI drive-thru tech but received mixed reviews from customers
- Despite setbacks, Presto's CEO remains optimistic about future adoption of their voice AI technology