California franchise owners and consumers are feeling the brunt of higher costs. After 30 years in business, McDonald’s franchisee and Rodrick Foods CEO Scott Rodrick had to make the difficult decision to not renew his lease at one of his McDonald’s (MCD) locations at a mall in San Francisco. “The unprecedented changes to the economic […]
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McDonald’s $5 Meal Deal and other fast-food offers aim to take squeeze off customers’ wallets
Jun. 20—McDonald’s will start selling a limited-time $5 Meal Deal on June 25. It’s one of several offers by fast-food chains throughout the U.S. as the industry attempts to get customers back who may be visiting fewer times or looking for cost-cutting options in the current economy. The fast-food industry is seeing more customers purchasing […]
McDonald’s $5 meal deal to launch next week as fast-food chains woo frugal customers
(Reuters) – McDonald’s will roll out its $5 meal deal from June 25 for a limited time at some restaurants across the U.S., the burger giant said on Thursday, as fast-food chains ramp up cost-friendly options to boost spending among lower-income groups. Restaurant Brands International-owned rival, Burger King, is also considering a $5 “Your Way […]
California’s $20 minimum wage led to fast-food price hikes, lower customer traffic, study shows
California’s new $20 minimum wage for fast-food workers has already caused a surge in restaurant prices and a decline in foot traffic since it went into effect April 1, data shows. A recent study released by Placer.ai found that as a result of the new law which impacts restaurants with 60 or more locations — […]
The fast-food industry claims the California minimum wage law is costing jobs. Its numbers are fake
The fast-food industry has been wringing its hands over the devastating impact on its business from California’s new minimum wage law for its workers. Their raw figures certainly seems to bear that out. A full-page ad recently placed in USA Today by the California Business and Industrial Alliance asserted that nearly 10,000 fast-food jobs had […]
The fast-food industry claims the California minimum wage law is costing jobs. Its numbers are fake
Surrounded by fast-food workers in September, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the bill raising the minimum wage in the industry to $20 an hour from $16. (Damian Dovarganes / Associated Press) The fast-food industry has been wringing its hands over the devastating impact on its business from California’s new minimum wage law for its workers. Their […]
Albuquerque man in the ICU after seemingly random attack at fast-food restaurant
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It’s a disturbing story about an Albuquerque man who remains in a coma. After he was brutally attacked for no apparent reason. It happened at a fast-food restaurant and has left his family searching for answers. “Who did this to our dad?” asked Jasmine Roberts, daughter of Tim Roberts. Questions continue for […]
Popeyes enters the fast-food value wars with $6.99 meal
The arguable winner of the battle for the best chicken sandwich has now entered the fast-food value wars. Cajun-inspired chicken chain Popeyes has reintroduced its Big Box promotion, where customers can score a poultry-rich meal for under $10. The Popeyes Big Box features two pieces of signature chicken, which are hand-battered and breaded, then fried. […]
Man robs fast-food restaurant near Pitt’s campus overnight, police say
An investigation is underway after police say a business near Pitt’s campus was robbed at gunpoint overnight. University of Pittsburgh Police and Pittsburgh Police are investigating a robbery just after 12:45 a.m. Sunday at Layne’s Chicken Fingers on Forbes Avenue. Police say a man entered the restaurant with a gun, demanded cash from a manager, […]
Burger King enters the fast-food value wars with its $5 ‘Your Way Meal’
The fast food value wars are heating up as diners are sick of high prices in the drive-through lane. Burger King confirms to TODAY.com it will be re-releasing a $5 value meal in the hopes of attracting cash-conscious customers. The fast-food royal is the latest in a long line of national chains to announce a […]
I ranked 12 fast-food double cheeseburgers from worst to best, and my favorite was also one of the cheapest
I ranked double cheeseburgers from 12 different fast-food chains. White Castle surprised me with its small, cheap, and super-flavorful sliders. I thought In-N-Out’s famous Double-Double was great value and undeniably delicious. A classic double cheeseburger is a fast-food staple, but which chain has the best one? May 28 marks National Burger Day, but burgers remain […]
The death of the fast-food dining room
McDonald’s Soda Fountain Gado/Getty Images Bob Wright, the chief executive officer of the Chicago-based sandwich chain Potbelly, said in a May earnings call that customers are “managing their wallets” a little more closely, which means eating out less frequently. “They’re pulling back ever so slightly and probably from a lot of places,” Wright said. “We’re […]