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It's not getting any easier for fast-food chains
Fast-food chains like McDonald's, KFC, and Burger King face declining sales in the US as rising pri…
Mary Hanbury,Nora Redmond
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The poisoned chalice of restaurant popularity
New research shows restaurants that won major awards like a Michelin star were more likely to close…
Emily Stewart
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Fast food chains are locked in a 'value war' for US customers
McDonald's, Starbucks, and others this week have highlighted a "value war" as customers push back o…
Dominick Reuter
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Why fast-food chains and big brands love loyalty programs
Retailers and fast-food giants like McDonald's, Starbucks, and Costco leverage loyalty programs to …
Nora Redmond
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McDonald's supplier recalls onions and tells a burrito chain to stop using the ingredient
Taylor Farms recalled some yellow onions, citing potential E. coli contamination. The company is a …
Alex Bitter
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Have you heard of Hyperpure — Zomato’s lesser-known cousin for restaurant owners?
As a B2B food procurement platform, Hyperpure acts as one stop shop that restaurants, cafes and clo…
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Aldi shoppers have spoken: These are the best things to buy at the chain right now
From pizza to cheese, these are the winners of Aldi's sixth Fan Favorites Awards, where tens of tho…
Paige Bennett
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Cracker Barrel employees and customers say the restaurant chain needs a turnaround, too
Cracker Barrel has lost relevance with customers. Customers and an employee pointed to disappointin…
Alex Bitter
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I went to Cracker Barrel and saw why the restaurant chain is 'not as relevant' as it once was
Cracker Barrel is also testing a new layout for its locations that is "lighter, brighter, fresher a…
Alex Bitter
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One private-equity firm controls more than a dozen of the biggest restaurant chains
From Subway to Arby's to Dunkin', Roark Capital Group owns almost 20 major US restaurant chains.
Alex Bitter
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McDonald's wants to make flatulent cows less of a problem for the environment
A McDonald's meat supplier will use a new corn feed that could reduce the environmental impact of r…
Alex Bitter
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A Starbucks worker of nearly 20 years says the chain has gone from 'quirky coffee shop' to 'soulless fast food empire'
A Starbucks store worker said his experience hasn't been as good since former CEO Howard Schultz le…
Alex Bitter
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I went to a food festival that served elevated versions of chain restaurant menu items. Here's everything I ate.
I got the opportunity to try all of the dishes, including new menu items coming to chains soon. Mos…
Erin McDowell
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Fast-food price hikes reach 'tipping point' as chains try to reset their menus with value deals and combos
To attract cash-strapped diners amid sliding sales, fast-food chains have been turning to combo dea…
Grace Dean
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How McDonald's can learn from other fast-food giants in recovering from the deadly E. coli outbreak
Chipotle faced a similar food-safety crisis in 2015 and 2016, but managed to bounce back less than …
Kelsey Vlamis,Amanda Goh
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Food deliveries keep getting more expensive — but we can't stop ordering
Food delivery costs rise but demand remains high as Americans prioritize convenience and time-savin…
Nora Redmond
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The 15 biggest chain restaurants in the US, ranked
The research firm Technomic recently identified the top 500 biggest chain restaurants in the US. Th…
Erin McDowell
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TGI Friday's files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
In the filing, the company listed both assets and liabilities as between $100 million and $500 mill…
Rebecca Rommen
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Wendy's is closing another 140 'outdated' stores as it looks to build out new higher-tech locations
Wendy's said it will close some underperforming restaurants earlier than planned, setting it up for…
Dominick Reuter
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Starbucks' new CEO has a chance to remake the coffee chain. Analysts say he could overhaul the menu — and more
Chipotle's Brian Niccol could make big changes as Starbucks' CEO, from how the chain attracts young…