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The Bottom Line: As chains add more and more technology to get customers through the door, they may want to look at the issues at the coffee shop giant.

Hostmore, whose plans to buy the brand fell through after TGI Fridays lost control of most of its assets, said it plans to seek the U.K. equivalent of bankruptcy.

The casual-dining chain, a longtime delivery holdout, is partnering with Uber Eats on a direct integration. Other Darden Restaurants concepts will follow.

The chief digital and technology officer for Taco Bell, KFC, Pizza Hut and Habit Burger & Grill sees a potential "snowball effect" for AI.