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Restaurant Chain Intelligence
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Ten agent workflows for the Restaurant Analytics Team — chain expansion monitoring, menu innovation tracking, franchise performance analysis, restaurant industry competitive intelligence, drive-through technology tracking, ghost kitchen monitoring, restaurant technology adoption, labor market intelligence, real estate strategy analysis, and restaurant industry dashboard — enabling data-driven restaurant decisions powered by comprehensive domain intelligence.

1Restaurant Chain Expansion Monitoring

AI agent monitors restaurant chain domains to track new location openings, market entry strategies, and geographic expansion patterns — providing competitive intelligence on industry growth.

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Track Chain Expansion Signals
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RESTAURANT CHAIN INTELLIGENCE — 1,200 CHAINS TRACKED ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ chipotle.com /about: 3,600 locations — targeting 7,000 long-term /press: 285 new openings planned for 2026 /careers: +4,200 new positions posted — aggressive expansion SIGNAL: Fastest QSR expansion in North America chickfila.com /press: International expansion — UK, Canada, Puerto Rico /careers: +1,800 corporate roles — infrastructure scaling SIGNAL: First major international push — market disruption sweetgreen.com /press: Infinite Kitchen automation — 8 robotic locations /about: 220 locations — $500M revenue target SIGNAL: Fast-casual automation pioneer — monitor closely

2Menu Innovation Tracking

AI agent tracks menu innovations across restaurant chains — monitoring new product launches, limited-time offers, menu engineering strategies, and dietary trend adoption.

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Monitor Menu Innovation Signals
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MENU INNOVATION INTELLIGENCE — Q1 2026 ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ mcdonalds.com /products: CosMc's spinoff — beverage-forward concept /press: AI-powered dynamic menu boards — 2,000 locations SIGNAL: Beverage innovation driving traffic growth starbucks.com /products: Olive oil coffee line expansion — 8 new varieties /press: Afternoon "energy" menu — capturing new daypart SIGNAL: Daypart expansion strategy — study model tacobell.com /products: Cantina Chicken menu — premium positioning /press: LTO frequency: 12 per quarter — highest in QSR SIGNAL: LTO strategy driving Gen Z engagement

3Restaurant Technology Adoption

AI agent monitors restaurant technology company domains — tracking POS systems, kitchen automation, AI ordering, and digital transformation across the foodservice industry.

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Track Restaurant Tech Adoption
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RESTAURANT TECHNOLOGY LANDSCAPE ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ toast.com /products: AI-powered restaurant platform — 120K+ locations /press: Revenue +30% — fastest growing restaurant tech SIGNAL: Cloud POS becoming standard — legacy systems declining flippy.com (Miso Robotics) /products: Flippy 2 — AI fry cook robot /case-studies: Jack in the Box, White Castle deployments /press: Cost: $3,000/month — below minimum wage equivalent SIGNAL: Kitchen robotics reaching economic viability olo.com /products: Digital ordering infrastructure for restaurants /press: 85,000 restaurant locations on platform SIGNAL: Digital ordering now 35% of all restaurant orders

4QSR Competitive Pricing Intelligence

AI agent tracks pricing strategies across QSR and fast-casual restaurant chains — monitoring value menu changes, price increases, and promotional pricing tactics.

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Monitor Restaurant Pricing
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QSR PRICING INTELLIGENCE — Q1 2026 ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ Chain Avg Check YoY Change Value Menu mcdonalds.com $9.80 +8.5% $5 Meal Deal wendys.com $10.20 +7.2% Biggie Bag $5 burgerking.com $9.40 +9.1% $5 Your Way chipotle.com $12.80 +6.8% No value tier PRICING INSIGHT: Consumer pushback: QSR traffic declining -2.4% on price sensitivity Value war intensifying: All major chains launching $5 deals RECOMMENDATION: Launch competitive value tier to defend traffic

5Drive-Through Innovation Tracking

AI agent monitors drive-through technology and design innovations — tracking AI ordering systems, multi-lane configurations, and drive-through-only formats.

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Track Drive-Through Innovation
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DRIVE-THROUGH INNOVATION INTELLIGENCE ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ mcdonalds.com AI voice ordering: Paused after accuracy issues — 80% accuracy /press: Pivoting to digital menu board optimization SIGNAL: AI drive-through not yet ready for scale chickfila.com Drive-through innovation: 4-lane elevated design /press: Industry-leading throughput — 350+ cars/hour SIGNAL: Physical design innovation outperforming AI ordering tacobell.com /press: "Defy" concept — 2-story, 4-lane drive-through SIGNAL: Drive-through-only formats gaining traction

6Ghost Kitchen & Virtual Brand Monitoring

AI agent monitors ghost kitchen operators and virtual restaurant brand domains — tracking market dynamics, brand proliferation, and the evolution of delivery-only restaurant concepts.

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Monitor Ghost Kitchen Market
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GHOST KITCHEN & VIRTUAL BRAND INTELLIGENCE ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ cloudkitchens.com (Travis Kalanick) /about: 60+ locations — shared kitchen infrastructure /press: Occupancy challenges — 65% average SIGNAL: Ghost kitchen market cooling — oversupply in key cities nextbite.io /products: Virtual restaurant brands — 12 concepts /press: Revenue declining — consumer trust issues with virtual brands SIGNAL: Pure virtual brands struggling — authenticity matters MARKET STATUS: Ghost kitchen growth: Slowing from 25% to 8% CAGR Virtual brands: Consumer skepticism increasing INSIGHT: Brick-and-mortar + delivery hybrid model winning

7Restaurant Labor Market Intelligence

AI agent monitors restaurant company career pages and labor market signals — tracking hiring trends, wage dynamics, and workforce technology adoption across the foodservice industry.

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Track Restaurant Labor Signals
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RESTAURANT LABOR MARKET INTELLIGENCE ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ WAGE TRENDS: QSR avg hourly: $15.80 (+6.2% YoY) Fast-casual avg: $17.40 (+5.8% YoY) Full-service avg: $18.90 (+4.5% YoY) chipotle.com /careers: Starting wage $16.50 — crew to CEO path promoted /press: Tuition reimbursement — retention strategy LABOR AUTOMATION: Self-order kiosks: 68% of QSR chains deployed Kitchen automation: 12% adoption — growing SIGNAL: Automation offsetting wage pressure

8Restaurant Real Estate Intelligence

AI agent monitors restaurant real estate activity — tracking site selection, lease activity, and location strategy signals across restaurant chains and commercial real estate platforms.

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Track Real Estate Signals
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RESTAURANT REAL ESTATE INTELLIGENCE ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ CONVERSION OPPORTUNITIES: Closed restaurant locations available: 12,400 nationally Former Subway locations: 4,200 (ideal for quick conversion) Former Pizza Hut: 1,800 (recognizable building shells) LEASE TRENDS: QSR avg rent: $28/sqft — +4.2% YoY Build-to-suit: Landlord incentives increasing in suburban markets RECOMMENDATION: Target 2nd-generation restaurant spaces for faster ROI

9Competitor M&A & Investment Tracking

AI agent monitors restaurant industry M&A activity — tracking acquisitions, PE investments, IPO preparations, and strategic partnerships across the foodservice landscape.

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Track Restaurant M&A Activity
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RESTAURANT M&A INTELLIGENCE ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ RECENT DEALS: roark.com /press: Subway acquisition — $9.6B — largest restaurant deal SIGNAL: PE appetite for QSR brands remains strong restaurantbrandsinternational.com /press: Carrols Restaurant Group acquisition — $1B /investors: Consolidating Burger King franchisees SIGNAL: Franchisor vertical integration trend M&A PIPELINE: Active targets: 28 chains in market PE dry powder for restaurants: $14B available

10Restaurant Industry Dashboard

AI agent synthesizes all restaurant intelligence into an executive dashboard — providing leadership with competitive benchmarks, market trends, and strategic recommendations.

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Generate Restaurant Intelligence Dashboard
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RESTAURANT INDUSTRY DASHBOARD — FEBRUARY 2026 ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ EXPANSION: Chipotle: 285 new locations | Chick-fil-A: Going international PRICING: QSR inflation: +7-9% YoY | Value war: $5 deals proliferating TECHNOLOGY: Kitchen automation: Reaching viability — $3K/mo Digital orders: 35% of total — growing
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Generate Restaurant Report

Restaurant Chain Report — February 2026

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ──────────────────────────────────────── Restaurant chains tracked: 1,200 domains Technology providers: 340 companies M&A deals: 28 active targets Labor market: $15.80 avg QSR wage KEY INSIGHTS QSR pricing pressure intensifying — all major chains launching $5 value menus. Kitchen robotics reaching economic viability at $3K/mo. Ghost kitchen market cooling. Chick-fil-A international expansion will disrupt markets. Digital ordering now 35% of all orders. Restaurant PE appetite strong with $14B dry powder. Recommend technology investment in automation and competitive value menu.
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