In San Antonio, Texas, McDonald’s once relied on physical counters and cash payments. Now, immersed in tech, it's almost a burger-selling tech titan. Its app, kiosks, dynamic menus, and AI boost sales and efficiency worth billions. 

Yet, tech hiccups halt operations, with recent outages hitting global markets like Japan, Australia, and the UK, even affecting a Texas franchise.

McDonald’s acknowledges tech risks in its SEC filing but remains committed to digital growth, partnering with Google for cloud migration.

Starbucks mirrors this tech drive with AI, while Wendy’s experiments cautiously after digital pricing controversies. The fast-food landscape evolves, blending burgers with bytes.

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