Chick-fil-A rules out AI drive-thru ordering as fast-food rivals embrace tech
Chick-fil-A is bucking a growing fast-food industry trend, with CEO Andrew Cathy saying the chicken chain does not plan to use artificial intelligence to take customers' drive-thru orders. "We’re not going to substitute that interaction with technology, because we feel like that hospitality is so important to create that warm environment for consumers." Chick-fil-A did not immediately respond to FOX Business' request for additional comment. The company has said the system is designed to improve ordering speed, accuracy and consistency.But Chick-fil-A isn't shying away from technology altogether.
- ▪Chick-fil-A is bucking a growing fast-food industry trend, with CEO Andrew Cathy saying the chicken chain does not plan to use artificial intelligence to take customers' drive-thru orders.
- ▪"We’re not going to substitute that interaction with technology, because we feel like that hospitality is so important to create that warm environment for consumers." Chick-fil-A did not immediately respond to FOX Business' request for addi
- ▪The company has said the system is designed to improve ordering speed, accuracy and consistency.But Chick-fil-A isn't shying away from technology altogether.
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Food and Drinks Published October 4, 2026 11:52am EDT Chick-fil-A rules out AI drive-thru ordering as fast-food rivals embrace technology Chick-fil-A is drawing a line on AI in its drive-thru lanes, even as major fast-food competitors test automated ordering systems Facebook Twitter Threads Print Email Add Fox Business on Google By Bradford Betz FOXBusiness close video FOX Business Flash top headlines for October 2 Check out what's clicking on FoxBusiness.com. Chick-fil-A is bucking a growing fast-food industry trend, with CEO Andrew Cathy saying the chicken chain does not plan to use artificial intelligence to take customers' drive-thru orders.
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