The Most Beloved Favorite Fast Food Businesses in AmericaUncertainty in economic policies has greatly affected consumer confidence and increased recession fears.
Taco Bell Piles on More AI While Customers Plead "Just Bring Back The Enchirito"Artificial intelligence is increasingly infiltrating everyday life, including the fast food industry, raising concerns about consumer experience and worker surveillance.
Taco Bell expanding AI drive-thru technology in the USTaco Bell expanding AI in drive-thrus for efficiency and accuracy.
Taco Bell Piles on More AI While Customers Plead "Just Bring Back The Enchirito"Artificial intelligence is increasingly infiltrating everyday life, including the fast food industry, raising concerns about consumer experience and worker surveillance.
Taco Bell expanding AI drive-thru technology in the USTaco Bell expanding AI in drive-thrus for efficiency and accuracy.
260 McNuggets? McDonald's Ends A.I. Drive-Through Tests Amid ErrorsMcDonald's ended its A.I. drive-through tests with IBM due to inaccuracies, highlighting challenges in adopting revolutionary technology in the fast-food industry.
Yum! Brands Brings AI to Drive-Thrus With Nvidia Partnership | EntrepreneurYum! Brands is partnering with Nvidia to enhance AI capabilities in QSR operations, focusing on drive-thrus and customer experience.
McDonald's ends AI drive-thru trial as fast-food industry tests automationMcDonald's is ending the AI chatbot test at drive-thrus, sparking concerns in the fast-food industry about technology adoption.
McDonald's Abandoning AI-Powered Drive Thrus After Embarrassing FailuresMcDonald's is abandoning its AI-powered drive-thru system after failures, planning to explore voice ordering solutions instead.More AI technology is expected to be integrated into McDonald's operations in the future.
Taco Bell's drive-thru AI might take your next orderYum! Brands is implementing AI technology in Taco Bell drive-thrus to improve efficiency and service quality.
McDonald's pulls AI ordering from drive-thrus - for nowMcDonald's is ceasing AI order technology testing, impacting the fast food industry's AI advancement.
260 McNuggets? McDonald's Ends A.I. Drive-Through Tests Amid ErrorsMcDonald's ended its A.I. drive-through tests with IBM due to inaccuracies, highlighting challenges in adopting revolutionary technology in the fast-food industry.
Yum! Brands Brings AI to Drive-Thrus With Nvidia Partnership | EntrepreneurYum! Brands is partnering with Nvidia to enhance AI capabilities in QSR operations, focusing on drive-thrus and customer experience.
McDonald's ends AI drive-thru trial as fast-food industry tests automationMcDonald's is ending the AI chatbot test at drive-thrus, sparking concerns in the fast-food industry about technology adoption.
McDonald's Abandoning AI-Powered Drive Thrus After Embarrassing FailuresMcDonald's is abandoning its AI-powered drive-thru system after failures, planning to explore voice ordering solutions instead.More AI technology is expected to be integrated into McDonald's operations in the future.
Taco Bell's drive-thru AI might take your next orderYum! Brands is implementing AI technology in Taco Bell drive-thrus to improve efficiency and service quality.
McDonald's pulls AI ordering from drive-thrus - for nowMcDonald's is ceasing AI order technology testing, impacting the fast food industry's AI advancement.
The World's Largest Fast Food Chain Doesn't Have Any US Locations - Tasting TableMixue has become the world's largest fast food chain by store count, surpassing established brands like Starbucks and McDonald's.
fromwww.mercurynews.com1 month agoJack in the Box CEO resigns. What does that mean for the California company?Jack in the Box seeks a new leader after CEO Darin Harris resigns amid ongoing industry challenges and financial struggles.
Guzman y Gomez struggling to break into US market despite offering bigger burritosGuzman y Gomez faces challenges in expanding into the US market despite strong growth in Australia.
Pro Football Hall of Famer Randy Moss Makes Another Big Play - Partnering with the New Crisppi's Chicken in MiamiCrisppi's Chicken offers unique, high-quality chicken dishes and flashier waffle creations, gaining attention and investment from notable figures for its community-oriented business model.
Takeaway staff to spot signs of teen exploitationChicken Cottage is training staff to identify signs of exploitation among teenagers to prevent criminal activities.
Nearly 2/3 of McDonalds Are Overseas. Here's the Country That Loves Them The MostMcDonald's adapts its menu worldwide to cater to local tastes, enhancing its global appeal.
McDonald's sales dropped for the 2nd quarter in a row as customers keep tightening their beltsMcDonald's sales decline reflects challenges driven by food inflation and changing consumer spending habits. CEO stresses value and affordability in response.
McDonald's posts biggest decline in global sales in four yearsMcDonald's faces significant sales drop due to reduced consumer spending and geopolitical factors, marking the largest decline in four years.
McDonald's Hopes McValue Will End Battered SalesMcDonald's struggles with sales have led to the introduction of the McValue initiative, aimed at personalizing value for customers.
Now McDonald's sales slump in the UK and FranceMcDonald's international sales are struggling, particularly in the UK and France, while the US market shows signs of recovery due to marketing efforts.
McDonald's customers in UK and France not Lovin' It' as global sales slumpMcDonald's faces declining sales internationally but sees an uptick in the U.S. due to strong marketing and value offerings.
Nearly 2/3 of McDonalds Are Overseas. Here's the Country That Loves Them The MostMcDonald's adapts its menu worldwide to cater to local tastes, enhancing its global appeal.
McDonald's sales dropped for the 2nd quarter in a row as customers keep tightening their beltsMcDonald's sales decline reflects challenges driven by food inflation and changing consumer spending habits. CEO stresses value and affordability in response.
McDonald's posts biggest decline in global sales in four yearsMcDonald's faces significant sales drop due to reduced consumer spending and geopolitical factors, marking the largest decline in four years.
McDonald's Hopes McValue Will End Battered SalesMcDonald's struggles with sales have led to the introduction of the McValue initiative, aimed at personalizing value for customers.
Now McDonald's sales slump in the UK and FranceMcDonald's international sales are struggling, particularly in the UK and France, while the US market shows signs of recovery due to marketing efforts.
McDonald's customers in UK and France not Lovin' It' as global sales slumpMcDonald's faces declining sales internationally but sees an uptick in the U.S. due to strong marketing and value offerings.
Research shows corporate-owned franchises outperform family-owned in food safetyFamily-operated McDonald's franchises exhibit more health code violations than both lone-founder and corporate-owned options.
Wingstop has opened 138 new restaurants in 2024, and it recently increased its estimate for future locationsWingstop has significantly expanded its locations, showcasing impressive growth and resilience in the fast-food industry.
Research shows corporate-owned franchises outperform family-owned in food safetyFamily-operated McDonald's franchises exhibit more health code violations than both lone-founder and corporate-owned options.
Wingstop has opened 138 new restaurants in 2024, and it recently increased its estimate for future locationsWingstop has significantly expanded its locations, showcasing impressive growth and resilience in the fast-food industry.
Is California the worst state for fast food operators?California ranks last in fast food business climate, while Texas tops the list.
McDonald's says fast food sales are suffering most in CaliforniaFast food sales in California are suffering due to increased menu prices to offset $20 minimum wage for fast-food workers.
Minimum Wage Is Increasing In These 21 States This Year | EntrepreneurNew minimum wage laws increased pay for over nine million U.S. workers, highlighting state-level efforts to enhance income despite stagnant federal rates.
Raising the Minimum Wage Comes CheapCalifornia enacted a $20 minimum wage for fast food workers, exceeding the national average, impacting both employees' hours and living standards, with companies likely raising prices.
When California raised fast food wages, jobs actually increased. That's not what the industry wants you to thinkThe $20 minimum wage for fast food workers in California has not led to significant job loss and instead increased job numbers.
In-N-Out Burger says it raised prices because of minimum wage increaseCalifornia's minimum wage increase influenced In-N-Out Burger's price hike.
Is California the worst state for fast food operators?California ranks last in fast food business climate, while Texas tops the list.
McDonald's says fast food sales are suffering most in CaliforniaFast food sales in California are suffering due to increased menu prices to offset $20 minimum wage for fast-food workers.
Minimum Wage Is Increasing In These 21 States This Year | EntrepreneurNew minimum wage laws increased pay for over nine million U.S. workers, highlighting state-level efforts to enhance income despite stagnant federal rates.
Raising the Minimum Wage Comes CheapCalifornia enacted a $20 minimum wage for fast food workers, exceeding the national average, impacting both employees' hours and living standards, with companies likely raising prices.
When California raised fast food wages, jobs actually increased. That's not what the industry wants you to thinkThe $20 minimum wage for fast food workers in California has not led to significant job loss and instead increased job numbers.
In-N-Out Burger says it raised prices because of minimum wage increaseCalifornia's minimum wage increase influenced In-N-Out Burger's price hike.
A major In-N-Out competitor is opening its 1st location near Palm SpringsShake Shack is opening its first Coachella Valley location in Palm Desert, challenging local dining habits in a competitive fast food market.
Pizza Hut just launched a new restaurant concept. It shows where the business is headed nextPizza Hut is piloting a new modern restaurant concept focusing on sustainability and customer convenience in response to declining sales.
Sorry fast food fans - your burger is only going to get more expensiveBeef prices in the US are rising due to a historic drought and shrinking cattle herd, worsening inflation effects on fast food.
Chipotle Raises Prices as Food Costs JumpDespite low consumer price inflation, food costs are on the rise, affecting fast-food pricing strategies and customer demand.
McDonald's and Olive Garden are feeling the pinch as diners shift to home-cooked mealsConsumers are shifting from dining out to eating at home due to inflation pressures, impacting restaurant sales.
America's price-hike intolerance may lower inflationAmericans are increasingly intolerant of price hikes, impacting business strategies and potentially reducing inflation.
Sorry fast food fans - your burger is only going to get more expensiveBeef prices in the US are rising due to a historic drought and shrinking cattle herd, worsening inflation effects on fast food.
Chipotle Raises Prices as Food Costs JumpDespite low consumer price inflation, food costs are on the rise, affecting fast-food pricing strategies and customer demand.
McDonald's and Olive Garden are feeling the pinch as diners shift to home-cooked mealsConsumers are shifting from dining out to eating at home due to inflation pressures, impacting restaurant sales.
America's price-hike intolerance may lower inflationAmericans are increasingly intolerant of price hikes, impacting business strategies and potentially reducing inflation.
Carl's Jr. Opens 400th Restaurant in MexicoCarl's Jr. celebrated the opening of their 400th restaurant in Mexico, showcasing their strong market presence and commitment to expansion.
AG fines Mass. Popeye's, BK franchise operators more than $2 million over child labor, workers rights violationsNortheast Foods LLC was cited for significant wage and labor law violations affecting around 2,000 Burger King employees in Massachusetts.
Building Bridges: How 3G Capital Partners with Family-Owned Businesses for Long-Term Growth3G Capital's long-term investment strategy revitalizes brands through deep operational involvement and strategic acquisitions.
KFC Sues Church's Texas Chicken Over 'Original Recipe' | EntrepreneurKFC is suing Church's Texas Chicken over the use of 'original recipe' in advertising, claiming it dilutes their brand.
A New Lawsuit Claims Subway's Meats Are Not Actually Piled High - Tasting TableSubway faces a lawsuit for misleading advertising about sandwich contents, reflecting broader concerns over truth in fast food promotions.
KFC Sues Church's Texas Chicken Over 'Original Recipe' | EntrepreneurKFC is suing Church's Texas Chicken over the use of 'original recipe' in advertising, claiming it dilutes their brand.
A New Lawsuit Claims Subway's Meats Are Not Actually Piled High - Tasting TableSubway faces a lawsuit for misleading advertising about sandwich contents, reflecting broader concerns over truth in fast food promotions.
12 Facts You Should Know About Tim Hortons - Tasting TableTim Hortons is a leading North American coffeehouse and fast-food chain, widely popular for its diverse menu and strong customer loyalty.
Hollywood Gives a Final Goodbye to the Iconic Cowboy Hat Sign Arby'sIconic Arby's Hollywood location closed permanently
A Popular Fast Food Chain Plans To Close And Replace 140 Locations - Tasting TableWendy's is strategically closing underperforming locations while planning to open new, modern stores to enhance customer experience.
Hollywood Gives a Final Goodbye to the Iconic Cowboy Hat Sign Arby'sIconic Arby's Hollywood location closed permanently
A Popular Fast Food Chain Plans To Close And Replace 140 Locations - Tasting TableWendy's is strategically closing underperforming locations while planning to open new, modern stores to enhance customer experience.
Robots can make your fries, salads and guacamole. Is this the future of fast food?Miso Robotics aims to automate fast-food frying tasks with its Flippy robot to help restaurants reduce costs and improve labor efficiency.
How the Raising Cane's founder, Todd Graves, turned a lousy college grade into a billion-dollar fast-food businessTodd Graves' persistence led to the creation of Raising Cane's despite initial failures and lack of support from banks and academia.
Domino's promotes brand chief to CMO to sharpen global strategyDomino's Pizza promotes Kate Trumbull to CMO to enhance global marketing and focus on value-driven strategies.The 'Hungry for MORE' strategy aims to boost market presence internationally.
The Habit Burger Grill changes its nameThe Habit Burger Grill is renaming itself to The Habit Burger & Grill to better reflect its diverse menu offerings.
Domino's promotes brand chief to CMO to sharpen global strategyDomino's Pizza promotes Kate Trumbull to CMO to enhance global marketing and focus on value-driven strategies.The 'Hungry for MORE' strategy aims to boost market presence internationally.
The Habit Burger Grill changes its nameThe Habit Burger Grill is renaming itself to The Habit Burger & Grill to better reflect its diverse menu offerings.
The Unintended Consequences of Fast-Food Ordering Kiosks | EntrepreneurSelf-service kiosks enhance customer convenience and spending but can overwhelm kitchen staff with complex order handling, causing increased stress and operational difficulties.
Silicone Surprise: The Unexpected Link Between Chick-fil-A and Breast ImplantsChick-fil-A classic sandwich contains 55 ingredients, including unexpected chemicals like dimethylpolysiloxane.
Chick-fil-A's LGBTQ+ row explained amid UK launch plansChick-fil-A plans to expand into the UK despite previous boycotts due to its history of funding anti-LGBTQ+ causes.
Silicone Surprise: The Unexpected Link Between Chick-fil-A and Breast ImplantsChick-fil-A classic sandwich contains 55 ingredients, including unexpected chemicals like dimethylpolysiloxane.
Chick-fil-A's LGBTQ+ row explained amid UK launch plansChick-fil-A plans to expand into the UK despite previous boycotts due to its history of funding anti-LGBTQ+ causes.
My family of 4 ate dinner at Hooters for the first time. Our $93 meal was a surprisingly good value.Chain restaurants, like Hooters, can offer good value and satisfying meals, appealing to families looking for better options than fast food.
In-N-Out Burger says it raised prices because of minimum wage increasePrice increase in In-N-Out Burger attributed to California's minimum wage hike.
In-N-Out breaks ground on its Tennesee office buildingIn-N-Out Burger is expanding into Tennessee, planning its first restaurants and a new office hub, marking a milestone as its 10th state presence.
In-N-Out Burger says it raised prices because of minimum wage increasePrice increase in In-N-Out Burger attributed to California's minimum wage hike.
In-N-Out breaks ground on its Tennesee office buildingIn-N-Out Burger is expanding into Tennessee, planning its first restaurants and a new office hub, marking a milestone as its 10th state presence.
Employee Portraits of the 1960s: How Fast-Food Chains Used Training Guides to Standardize Conduct and AppearanceStandardization of operations in the fast-food industry began in the 1960s, focusing on employee appearance and service guidelines.
The Largest Franchisee in the U.S. Just Bought 83 Wendy's | EntrepreneurFlynn Group is expanding its restaurant portfolio with the acquisition of 83 Wendy's locations to strengthen its presence in the quick-service market.
Fast-food price hikes reach 'tipping point' as chains try to reset their menus with value deals and combosFast-food prices have reached a tipping point, forcing chains to implement value menus and combo deals to attract cost-conscious customers.
Billboard that smells like French Fries tempts you to go to McDonald's - Yanko DesignFood brands can strategically use scents to evoke cravings and drive sales, even through outdoor advertising.
Fast-food price hikes reach 'tipping point' as chains try to reset their menus with value deals and combosFast-food prices have reached a tipping point, forcing chains to implement value menus and combo deals to attract cost-conscious customers.
Billboard that smells like French Fries tempts you to go to McDonald's - Yanko DesignFood brands can strategically use scents to evoke cravings and drive sales, even through outdoor advertising.
9 successful CEOs, politicians, and more who worked at McDonald's, from Kamala Harris to Jeff BezosSuccessful individuals often start their careers in humble positions, gaining essential life skills that benefit them later.
Taco Bell will add voice AI ordering to hundreds of drive-thrus this yearTaco Bell is expanding AI voice recognition in drive-thrus for operational optimization and customer satisfaction.
This Meatless Burger Is Ready to Take Over New YorkMoonburger aims to attract both vegetarian and non-vegetarian customers by offering plant-based options at affordable prices.
Eat the future, pay with your face': my dystopian trip to an AI burger jointThe world's first fully autonomous restaurant uses AI-powered robots to cut labor costs in fast food establishments.
California fast food workers now earn $20 per hour, franchisees responding by cutting hoursScrambling to absorb labor cost increase after California fast food wage law hike from $16 to $20. Employers, like Lawrence Cheng, cutting staff and working extra to cover costs.
Wendy's Says Its AI Only Screws Up 14 Percent of Drive-Through OrdersMcDonald's AI drive-through pilot project with IBM failed due to order errors, with other fast-food chains facing similar challenges in their AI implementations.