
Why does Yum want to own the tech stack - with guest host Cijoy Olickal
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Carl welcomes guest host Cijoy Olickal, a restaurant tech expert, to break down key industry trends.
🔹 2025 Restaurant Industry Outlook – $1.5T in sales, shifting consumer habits, tech’s impact on profitability, and labor challenges. Articles One, Two, and Three
🔹 Yum! Brands' Tech Strategy – Is building a proprietary tech stack the right move for a global franchise? Articles One and Two
🔹 Wonder’s Expansion – Mark Lore’s meal kit & marketplace strategy—how does it compare to DoorDash and Uber Eats? Articles One, Two, and Three
🔹 CPK’s Vending Machines – Can automated pizza machines change the game for restaurant growth? Article One
🔹 DoorDash’s Power Shift – With advertising revenue booming, is DoorDash now a marketing giant first, a delivery service second? Articles One, Two, and
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