Wendy’s CIO Kevin Vasconi on the Quick-Service Restaurant’s Next Gen Design
Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews) - A podcast by Metis Strategy
694: Kevin Vasconi, CIO of Wendy’s, discusses the digital transformation of the quick-service restaurant industry and how the pandemic has impacted customer behaviors. He details the tech landscape he found at Wendy’s when he joined and the innovation he has driven to digitize the customer experience further. Kevin explains the recently announced “Next Gen Restaurant Design” of Wendy’s locations, the technology being implemented, and how it all comes together to improve and personalize the customer experience. He also describes the relationship he has with franchisees, how they help pilot innovative technology solutions, and how all business units work together to improve the mobile app experience. Finally, Kevin looks ahead at the trends in technology on his radar and reflects on the keys to his career success.
