Toast Named to Fast Company's World's Most Innovative Companies List, Launches AI Assistant Toast IQ

Toast, a restaurant technology and payments platform, has been named to Fast Company's World's Most Innovative Companies list for 2026 and introduced Toast IQ, a conversational AI assistant for restaurant operators. The developments highlight Toast's focus on restaurant-specific technology and operational tools. The stock has a mixed return profile, with a 55.1% gain over three years but a 22.4% decline year to date. The launch of Toast IQ and recognition for product design reflect ongoing efforts to refine the restaurant tech stack and position the platform with restaurant customers.