Presto IQ to Revolutionize Quick-Service Restaurants with AI-Native Dynamic Data Offering

Michael Chorey, founder of Wendy's FreshAi, joins Presto as co-founder and President of Presto IQ. Chorey will lead the development of Presto IQ, an AI-native dynamic data offering for the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry. Chorey brings deep experience in AI and restaurant operations, and his move marks a significant moment in the industry's shift toward responsive platforms like Presto.

Michael Chorey, the founder of Wendy's FreshAi, has joined Presto as the co-founder and President of Presto IQ. This move marks a significant development in the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry, as Chorey will lead the development of Presto IQ, an AI-native dynamic data offering designed to personalize restaurant offerings in real-time [1].

Chorey brings extensive experience in both AI and restaurant operations to his new role. He is recognized for pioneering AI experiences that are operationally sound and emotionally intelligent. His work with Wendy's FreshAi has equipped him with deep insights into the challenges and opportunities of integrating AI in enterprise restaurant settings. Presto IQ aims to leverage these insights to create a responsive platform that honors industry context and enhances customer, crew, and operator experiences [1].

"I’m thrilled to become a Prestonian at such an exciting time for both the industry and the company," said Chorey. "I’ve known the Presto team for a long time and admire their pioneering vision as well as their understanding of the restaurant industry." Chorey is particularly excited about the potential of personalization in unlocking more value for all stakeholders in the QSR industry [1].

The appointment of Chorey signifies a strategic move for Presto, which is already a market leader in Voice AI for restaurant drive-thrus. Presto's products have been instrumental in increasing revenue, decreasing labor costs, and improving staff productivity. With Chorey's expertise, Presto IQ will integrate dynamic data sources, enabling restaurants to offer personalized experiences to customers and crew in real-time [1].

Krishna Gupta, co-founder of Presto, underscored the importance of Chorey's addition to the team. "In order to deliver AI to restaurants, you need deep restaurant industry experience, and Mike is one of the few leaders in the QSR space who understands the big picture and also how to operationalize it at the ground level," said Gupta. "Through his work with Wendy’s, Mike adds to the 100+ years of restaurant experience of our leadership team and is a major asset for our company" [1].

Presto, backed by Voice AI specialist Remus Capital, is expanding nationwide with some of the most recognized QSR brands in the United States. The company aims to deliver a full suite of Vertical AI solutions to enable end-to-end automation in the restaurant industry [1].

The addition of Chorey to Presto's leadership team is expected to drive innovation and growth in the QSR industry. As the industry continues to evolve, responsive platforms like Presto IQ will play a crucial role in enhancing customer experiences and operational efficiency [1].

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[1] https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250806726672/en/Michael-Chorey-Founder-of-Wendys-FreshAi-to-Join-Presto-as-Co-Founder-and-President-of-Presto-IQ