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McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski: AI ordering system allows us to put labor in other ...

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23 September 2026

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Fusion42 · 23 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski states that the AI ordering system implemented in their restaurants allows them to reallocate labour to other areas within the restaurant operations.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Retail Tech.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You can redirect staff time released by AI ordering systems into improving customer service or operational efficiency. This shift opens new routes to optimise labour costs and enhances your competitive edge in food service technology.

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