Brinker International CIO Chris Caldwell talks about Chili’s tech investments and Brinker’s AI strategy at the FSTEC conference.

The Bottom Line: The reported deal would be, by far, the biggest in restaurant industry history and would reunite Brian Niccol with the fast-casual burrito chain. But it’s a big risk for the coffee chain.

The Bottom Line: Full-service chains outperformed limited-service brands last quarter as companies like BJ’s, Cheesecake Factory and Yard House surge.