Bluemont Group and PreciTaste Launch AI-Powered Donut Ordering Across 90+ Dunkin’ Locations
Bluemont Group, a major Dunkin’ franchisee operating throughout the south central U.S., has partnered with restaurant AI company PreciTaste to roll out Do’Cast, an advanced AI-driven system designed to automate donut and Munchkin ordering. Now active in more than 90 locations, Do’Cast blends predictive demand forecasting with real-time shelf monitoring to streamline daily ordering decisions. The platform analyzes sales history, weather patterns, seasonal trends, and local demand signals, while in-store cameras track actual inventory levels, ensuring orders reflect both projected and real-time conditions.
By eliminating manual guesswork, the system has delivered measurable results. At peak performance, Bluemont has reduced donut waste by 25% across its network, generating significant food cost savings while maintaining strong availability of top-selling products through the end of the day. These operational improvements have been achieved with little to no disruption to the guest experience, balancing efficiency with consistency in-store. Do’Cast emerged from a hands-on, operator-led collaboration. Bluemont approached PreciTaste with a specific operational challenge related to donut forecasting and availability. Together, the teams built, tested, and refined the AI in live restaurant settings, continuously training the system to reflect real-world store operations.
Bluemont Group Executive Director of Business Services, Margo Hughes, said, “We didn’t start with a finished solution; we started with a real operational problem that significantly impacted financial results. PreciTaste partnered with us to define the concept, train the AI, refine the logic, and adapt the system to how our stores actually operate. While the system has already made a meaningful difference in both waste and availability, the AI continues to learn and improve day to day, ultimately becoming a more reliable, smarter way to order donuts.”
Learn more about Do’Cast here.
Domino’s Raises Record $19M for St. Jude's in 2025
Domino’s Pizza Inc. has announced it raised a record-breaking $19 million-plus in 2025 to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, marking its highest annual total to date. The funds were generated through multiple customer- and team-driven initiatives across the United States. Central to the effort was the annual St. Jude Thanks and Giving campaign, which brought in more than $10.5 million through the St. Jude Giving Combo promotion, customer add-on donations, and order roundups. Domino’s corporate and franchise members raised an additional $511,000 by hosting St. Jude Walk events nationwide.
Domino’s CEO Russell Weiner said, “2025 was the 22nd year that Domino’s participated in the St. Jude Thanks and Giving campaign. It is an effort that is near and dear to the hearts of Domino’s team members across the country, and every year we are reminded just how much each dollar makes a difference, as donations help ensure families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food, so they can focus on what’s most important – helping their child live.”
Even before the formal campaign began, customers contributed significantly by choosing to round up their order totals, generating an additional $8.6 million. With this year’s contribution, Domino’s total fundraising for St. Jude now exceeds $162 million since the partnership began. In 2024, the company set an ambitious goal of reaching $300 million in total donations by 2034, further reinforcing its dedication to supporting St. Jude’s mission.
Learn more here.
ClassPass Expands Into Moviegoing With Regal, Marcus, and LOOK Cinemas
ClassPass is broadening its lifestyle platform beyond fitness and wellness by allowing members to redeem credits for movie experiences at Regal Cinemas (including Edwards and United Artists), Marcus Theatres, and LOOK Dine-In Cinemas. Through the ClassPass app, members can now book ticket-only options or bundled packages at more than 190 participating locations across Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Montana, and Texas, with additional markets expected to roll out soon.
ClassPass Director of Strategic Partnerships, Claire Goodill, said, “As of January 2026, reservations at Major Rocket movie brands (including AMC Theatres) on ClassPass increased 52% from launch in August 2025, showing us that users are actively seeking out lifestyle experiences on the app beyond traditional fitness and wellness. By expanding moviegoing on ClassPass, we’re giving members more ways to use their credits with options that fit their schedules and interests, while driving incremental revenue for the cinemas they attend.”
The expansion builds on ClassPass’s earlier collaboration with AMC Theatres and signals growing demand for entertainment experiences within the app. The initiative is powered by EBG, an entertainment and travel commerce platform that connects brands with experiential offerings. Through this partnership, ClassPass members can access a range of options, including single- and multi-ticket vouchers, and ticket-and-concession bundles with popcorn and fountain drinks.
Read all about it here.
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Dunkin’ Franchisee Partners with PreciTaste to Launch AI-Powered Donut Ordering System
Domino’s Raises Over $19M for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
ClassPass Expands Movie Offerings With Regal Cinemas, Marcus Theatres, and LOOK Dine-In Cinemas