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Fast food
Fast-food chains may need to offer more value meals to lure customers
May 13, 2024
McDonalds, KFC and Pizza Hut have reported soft sales as customers reject inflated prices. That means franchises have to get creative.
The days of free refills may be over
by
Janet Nguyen
May 13, 2024
McDonald’s announced that it would phase out its self-service machines by the end of 2032. More restaurants may follow suit.
As drive-thrus get bigger, some cities aren't lovin' it
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sean McHenry
Apr 18, 2024
The rise of online ordering drives restaurant chains to build more drive-thrus, but traffic and walkability concerns have led to bans.
How fast casual restaurants pick new locations
Apr 16, 2024
"There's a lot of science and a little bit of art" involved in finding the perfect place, a Chipotle executive says.
Teens have "kept the economy going," and their workforce numbers show it
by
Kai Ryssdal
, Sarah Leeson
and Sean McHenry
Jan 29, 2024
"About 37% of teens worked last year," says Abha Bhattarai of The Washington Post. "These teens are really excited," employers tell her.
How expensive fast food can explain rising economic equality
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sarah Leeson
Jan 17, 2024
Fast food workers' wages are up as much as 30% since 2020. That has had real costs for businesses, but real benefits for society.
Franchises are big business, but they're adjusting to economic headwinds
by
Matt Levin
Sep 22, 2023
Franchisees get help with marketing and branding, but the corporate parent can’t do much about high interest rates and labor costs.
For public good, not for profit.
Fast food menu hacks are taking over TikTok
Apr 5, 2023
They create both chaos and money-making opportunities for businesses.
How fast-food chains are buffeted and buoyed by inflation
by
Matt Levin
Feb 2, 2023
Many have higher expenses and are raising prices, but more consumers now have a taste for their relatively inexpensive meals.
Panel will set wages and conditions for 500,000 California fast food workers
Sep 5, 2022
The approach is rare in the U.S., but common in other industrialized countries.