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Healthy food can be hard to come by for truckers. This businesswoman wants to change that.
Dec 17, 2024
After her own experience on the open road, Jarita Frazier King decided to launch a business offering healthy pre-made meals at truck stops.
After two years without a contract, unionized Chipotle workers call for nationwide boycott
Dec 4, 2024
After more than two years of bargaining for a union contract, workers at the country’s first unionized Chipotle restaurant are calling for a nationwide boycott unless they can get an agreement.
Demand for crispy french fries has gotten a tad soggy
by
Matt Levin
Oct 21, 2024
Lamb Weston, the Idaho-based maker of frozen potato products, has been struggling as of late.
For this fast-food chain, rural Southern towns are the special
by
Cori Yonge
Sep 13, 2024
Unlike most fast-food chains, Jack's Family Restaurants has made its mark in a handful of rural regions, boosting public coffers there.
Are McDonald’s collector cups worth more than the liquid assets inside?
by
Janet Nguyen
Aug 27, 2024
McDonald's has released multiple cup collections over the years. We spoke to a memorabilia expert on whether you should buy, sell or hold.
California's fast-food workers got a big pay hike. Franchise owners say they're struggling.
Aug 19, 2024
The state's $20-an-hour mandate pressures some outlets to raise prices and risk turning away low-income customers.
Senate advances bills that boost privacy and safety for kids
by
Ellen Rolfes
Jul 26, 2024
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Fast-food chains may need to offer more value meals to lure customers
May 13, 2024
McDonalds, KFC and Pizza Hut have reported soft sales as customers reject inflated prices. That means franchises have to get creative.
The days of free refills may be over
by
Janet Nguyen
May 13, 2024
McDonald’s announced that it would phase out its self-service machines by the end of 2032. More restaurants may follow suit.
As drive-thrus get bigger, some cities aren't lovin' it
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sean McHenry
Apr 18, 2024
The rise of online ordering drives restaurant chains to build more drive-thrus, but traffic and walkability concerns have led to bans.