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Why a burger at Carl's Jr. may be the same at Hardee's
by
Annie Baxter
Mar 6, 2017
Why do seemingly identical brands go by different names in other regions?
McDonald's moves into mobile ordering and delivery to boost sales
Mar 3, 2017
In an attempt to reverse a continuing slump in sales, McDonald’s is making an innovation push: letting people order and pay on their phones for curbside pickup and even delivery. Starbucks already uses an app. It’s been so successful, it’s caused congestion in stores. So will all these new strategies help or hurt McDonald’s? Click […]
McDonald's to offer soda for a dollar as customer numbers continue to decline
Feb 23, 2017
McDonald’s is slashing drink prices. Starting in April, you can get any size soda for a buck and drinks like smoothies and frappes for $2. It’s the latest in a number of promotions — from all-day breakfast to three sizes of Big Mac — to keep customers coming back in a time of increased competition.
Wendy’s to shell out $30 million for smaller, tastier chickens
Feb 16, 2017
As Wendy’s releases its earnings, we take a look at the fast food chain’s hunt for a tastier chicken. The company is prepared to spend $30 million on smaller chickens in hopes they’ll provide more tender, less rubbery meat. Turns out, quality is an important consideration for legacy fast food companies, as they try to […]
The true origin story behind McDonald's
Feb 9, 2017
Journalist Lisa Napoli joined us to talk about the inaccuracies in Michael Keaton's "The Founder."
The chicken nugget: a classic American product.
Jan 20, 2017
The nugget is not bound by any income bracket.
Is In-N-Out's scarcity the key to its success?
by
Tony Wagner
Dec 21, 2016
Some say the burger chain is overrated, but beloved because of its limited locations. We ask an expert.
For public good, not for profit.
Labor Secretary pick opposes many current regulations
Dec 9, 2016
President-elect Donald Trump has has tapped fast food executive Andy Puzder as his nominee Secretary of Labor. Puzder is Chief Executive of CKE Restaurants Holdings-that’s the parent of Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s. The fast-food conglomerate has 75,000 employees when you include franchises and more than $4 billion in worldwide sales. Puzder has a track record […]
Is McDonald's at fault for franchisee labor practices?
Oct 6, 2016
A new trend in labor law says companies can be held accountable when problems occur