15:58 4 August 2025
McDonald’s wants to open global AI center in Poland
McDonald’s plans to implement artificial intelligence in 40,000 restaurants worldwide by 2027, focusing on sales forecasting, dynamic pricing, order verification, and operational efficiency. Current AI pilots, running in 400 locations in India, aim to reduce order errors before food reaches customers. The system leverages edge computing through partnerships with Google Cloud and Accenture, enabling local data processing for faster responses and lower costs. AI tools also monitor kitchen equipment, predict failures, and assist managers with scheduling. McDonald’s is negotiating the creation of a Polish AI hub to support data management and engineering for global operations.
Competitors like Wendy’s, Yum! Brands, Popeyes, Domino’s, and Starbucks are similarly investing in AI for drive‑thru optimization, mobile sales, and customer experience innovation.
