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Fast food
Restaurants struggling to hire, despite high unemployment
Aug 27, 2020
The pandemic is worsening the labor crunch in an industry that's been short-handed for years.
Most fast-food franchises have bounced back in short order
Aug 5, 2020
Pizza chains and others that allow for social distancing have done especially well. Those that depend on breakfast haven't.
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.
Starbucks is winning afternoon customers with cold brew
Jan 29, 2020
It's typically a sleepy time of day for restaurants but snacking is on the rise.
Taco Bell's $100,000 salary offer highlights the pivotal role of managers
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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.
Millennials and avocados are key to Chipotle's comeback
Oct 22, 2019
The fast-casual chain has turned around business since the health scares of years past.
What's behind the boost to McDonald's burger sales?
by
Renata Sago
Jun 25, 2019
Two words: fresh beef.
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Impossible Foods vs. Beyond Meat: Why some restaurants prefer one over the other
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Janet Nguyen
Jun 14, 2019
Food chains are picking teams when it comes to the alternative-meat race.
McDonald's bets on AI to help it sell more burgers
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Renata Sago
Mar 26, 2019
The fast food chain is acquiring digital startup Dynamic Yield for more than $300 million.
What's in a name change for Dunkin' Donuts?
Sep 26, 2018
Don't worry, you can still pick up a glazed donut with your morning coffee.