Why U.S. Cities Are Banning New Fast-Food Drive-Throughs
Most of the bans aim to curb emissions and protect pedestrians. The bans are also sometimes touted as a way to help fight obesity, but past studies suggest they don't have that effect.(Image credit:...
View ArticleLiberté, Égalité, French Fries... And Couscous
Our favorite McDonald's in Marseille, France has reached its afterlife. It took court cases, spray paint, and the slogan you know turned upside down (literally) to get there.
View ArticleAs Brands Reach For Diverse Customers, McDonald's Launches A Saweetie...
Big companies are becoming more inclusive and featuring more Blacks and other minorities in their ads and marketing materials as a way to take a stand against racism, analysts say.(Image credit: Rich...
View ArticleRussia's rebranded McDonald's calls itself 'Delicious, that's all'
The new fast-food chain opened in Moscow on Sunday. It replaced the iconic Golden Arches with two bold orange backslashes and a red circle, representing a tiny burger and a pair of large fries.(Image...
View ArticleBurgers in Russia, Juul vaporized, THE trademarked
This Friday, we're looking at fast-food companies who are still hanging on in Russia. Juul getting banned. And as a cherry on top, THE Ohio State University deciding to patent you guessed it,...
View ArticleA super-sized labor experiment
How would you like your burger? With a side of higher wages? Today on the menu, California's FAST Recovery Act is rethinking labor relations for the fast food industry. For sponsor-free episodes of The...
View ArticleFed-up consumers are increasingly going after food companies for misleading...
This week a federal judge in Manhattan allowed a case to move forward against Starbucks over claims its fruit-based drinks were lacking fruit.(Image credit: John Minchillo)
View ArticleNo, Wendy's says it isn't planning to introduce surge pricing
Questions about whether the fast food chain would hike prices during the busiest times of day came after comments made by Wendy's President and CEO Kirk Tanner during an earnings call.(Image credit:...
View ArticleCalifornia fast-food workers will get $20 minimum wage, starting Monday
Debate is hot about the impact of a higher minimum wage. Half a million Californians work in fast-food, where wages had stagnated for decades. Restaurant owners warn of higher prices and fewer...
View ArticleHalf a million California workers will get $20 minimum wage, starting today
It's a big win for cooks, cashiers and other fast-food employees, among the least paid in the workforce. Restaurant owners and franchisees warn of higher prices and cuts to workers' hours.(Image...
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