Customers are looking for relatively inexpensive treats, and it takes less staff and equipment to serve drinks.

Donald Trump worked a recent shift at the fast-food giant, while Kamala Harris said she worked there when she was a college student.

Lamb Weston, the Idaho-based maker of frozen potato products, has been struggling as of late.

McDonald’s has released multiple cup collections over the years. We spoke to a memorabilia expert on whether you should buy, sell or hold.

The state’s $20-an-hour mandate pressures some outlets to raise prices and risk turning away low-income customers.

Reporting quarterly results, the fast-food company said customers “continue to be more intentional with the dollars they spend.”

McDonalds, KFC and Pizza Hut have reported soft sales as customers reject inflated prices. That means franchises have to get creative.

McDonald’s announced that it would phase out its self-service machines by the end of 2032. More restaurants may follow suit.

Fast food workers’ wages are up as much as 30% since 2020. That has had real costs for businesses, but real benefits for society.

The chain’s new cafe concept, CosMc’s, wants a sip of Starbucks’ or Dunkin’ Donuts’ market share.