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Restaurants struggling to hire, despite high unemployment

by Kristin Schwab
Aug 27, 2020
The pandemic is worsening the labor crunch in an industry that's been short-handed for years.
A chef prepares patrons' meals at a restaurant in Tampa, Florida.
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Most fast-food franchises have bounced back in short order

by Mitchell Hartman
Aug 5, 2020
Pizza chains and others that allow for social distancing have done especially well. Those that depend on breakfast haven't.
An employee directs drive-thru traffic at a crowded McDonald's in Scotland.
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With commuting down, fast-food breakfast sales have slowed

by Justin Ho
Jun 11, 2020
Starbucks and other companies are now competing over delivery and takeout convenience.
The largest share of Starbucks sales happen during the morning commute, but competition over breakfast sales has all but evaporated.
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Starbucks is winning afternoon customers with cold brew

by Meghan McCarty Carino
Jan 29, 2020
It's typically a sleepy time of day for restaurants but snacking is on the rise.
Offering something customers typically don't want in the morning hours, like iced coffee, is one way to draw in customers.
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Taco Bell's $100,000 salary offer highlights the pivotal role of managers

by Justin Ho
Jan 17, 2020
It's a sign of both a tight labor market and the critical role played by managers in operating a restaurant location.
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Millennials and avocados are key to Chipotle's comeback

by Meghan McCarty Carino
Oct 22, 2019
The fast-casual chain has turned around business since the health scares of years past.
Online orders account for almost a fifth of sales at Chipotle. Above, the restaurant's workers fill orders.
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What's behind the boost to McDonald's burger sales?

by Renata Sago
Jun 25, 2019
Two words: fresh beef.
A McDonald's sign outside a restaurant in San Francisco, California.
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Impossible Foods vs. Beyond Meat: Why some restaurants prefer one over the other

by Janet Nguyen
Jun 14, 2019
Food chains are picking teams when it comes to the alternative-meat race.
A view of the "Impossible Whopper" from Burger King.
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McDonald's bets on AI to help it sell more burgers

by Renata Sago
Mar 26, 2019
The fast food chain is acquiring digital startup Dynamic Yield for more than $300 million.
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What's in a name change for Dunkin' Donuts?

by Mitchell Hartman
Sep 26, 2018
Don't worry, you can still pick up a glazed donut with your morning coffee.
A sign for a Dunkin' Donuts store is viewed on August 26, 2013 in New York City.
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