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McDonald’s reaches cage-free egg goal ahead of schedule

 By Heather Lalley on Feb. 06, 2024

The burger giant, which bought nearly 2 billion eggs last year, said it had to rework its supply chain to meet its sourcing demands.

Financing

The trade-down effect takes a bite out of fast food

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 06, 2024

The Bottom Line: In past years, quick-service restaurants were a beneficiary in times when consumers were cutting back. Not this time.

Consumer Trends

Why Reddit couldn't stop talking about Taco Bell last year

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 05, 2024

The chain made headlines with a slew of new menu items, but it was something else that drove discussion online.

Workforce

$4.35M settlement reached in rape of teenage McDonald’s worker

By Heather Lalley on Feb. 05, 2024

Franchisee Rice Enterprises, which declared bankruptcy last year, had employed a registered sex offender as a manager.

Marketing

Burger King invites fans to create next Whopper

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 05, 2024

BK’s Royal Perks members can submit their spin on the signature burger for the chance to win a million-dollar prize.

Financing

Here are 5 big details Starbucks just revealed to investors

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 01, 2024

The coffee shop chain sells a lot of gift cards, has plans for late-night delivery and new product introductions. And young people like their beverages cold.

Operations

Sweet Tomatoes readies its second act with a return to what was

By Lisa Jennings on Feb. 01, 2024

But who, exactly, acquired the intellectual property rights to the buffet brand that will be born again in Arizona?

Emerging Brands

With 'Cookie Wars' settled, Dirty Dough joins Craveworthy Brands' portfolio

By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 23, 2024

The trademark lawsuit made famous on social media is now officially over. Now Dirty Dough's new managing partner has plans for growth that could bring the stuffed cookies to grocery aisles.

Financing

Just like that, Burger King becomes a major operator of its own restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 23, 2024

The Bottom Line: Even before the fast-food burger chain bought its largest franchisee, it was buying up swaths of restaurants around the country. That's a major shift for the brand.

Operations

In-N-Out Burger says ongoing crime is forcing closure of unit in Oakland, Calif.

By Lisa Jennings on Jan. 22, 2024

After 18 years in the Bay Area city, the quick-service chain that rarely closes stores said the unit there is scheduled to shutter in March out of concern for the safety of workers and guests.

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