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McDonald’s, looking to boost traffic, considers a $5 value meal

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Labor is testing whether California's new fast-food wage-setting process would work elsewhere

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A prominent McDonald's franchisee sues the brand, claiming it wants him out of the system

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Here's a business tool to keep restaurant executives employed after a tough Q1

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Payment processor Shift4 to acquire Revel Systems for $250M

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Taste Tracker: Starbucks, Tim Horton's and Whataburger refresh beverage menus

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What did the Starbucks CEO expect?

The Bottom Line: Howard Schultz needed just one bad quarter to make public his displeasure with the coffee shop chain. But the stage was set for that two years ago.

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Investors regain their taste for Sweetgreen

The Bottom Line: The salad chain’s stock rose 34% on Friday after sales and profitability were better than expected. The company’s shares are above its IPO price for the first time in two years.

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Here's a business tool to keep restaurant executives employed after a tough Q1

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Tampa's Brocato's Sandwich Shop files bankruptcy citing lingering debts from pandemic

Known for its Cuban sandwiches and devil crabs, the 76-year-old Brocato's Sandwich Shop will continue to operate during the reorganization as it finds financial footing.

Leadership

New England chef Jasper White dies at age 69

A fan of simply prepared fresh seafood, the CIA grad was a pioneer in the American regional cuisine boom of the 1980s and an early proponent of "casualizing" fine dining.

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Red Lobster closes dozens of locations nationwide

The wave of at least 48 closures in 21 states comes as the seafood chain reportedly considers a bankruptcy filing.

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AI has arrived in restaurants. But what is it, exactly?

Questions abound about this new-to-the-industry technology. Here’s a look at what we know about artificial intelligence, and what we don’t.

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Barbecue sauces add regional flavor, bold taste to comfort food favorites

Adding bold flavor with condiments such as barbecue sauce can be a game-changer.

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McDonald’s, looking to boost traffic, considers a $5 value meal

The fast-food giant, which has shifted its focus to value, is working to convince franchisees to go along with a bundled meal featuring a McChicken or a McDouble. The plan is expected to pass.