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The chicken nugget: a classic American product.

by Hayley Hershman
Jan 20, 2017
The nugget is not bound by any income bracket.
When was the last time you had a good chicken nugget?
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Is In-N-Out's scarcity the key to its success?

by Tony Wagner
Dec 21, 2016
Some say the burger chain is overrated, but beloved because of its limited locations. We ask an expert.
A Los Angeles-area In-N-Out burger.
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Labor Secretary pick opposes many current regulations

by Mitchell Hartman
Dec 9, 2016
President-elect Donald Trump has has tapped fast food executive Andy Puzder as his nominee Secretary of Labor. Puzder is Chief Executive of CKE Restaurants Holdings-that’s the parent of Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s. The fast-food conglomerate has 75,000 employees when you include franchises and more than $4 billion in worldwide sales. Puzder has a track record […]
Andrew Puzder, chief executive of CKE Restaurants, exits after his meeting with president-elect Donald Trump at Trump International Golf Club, November 19, 2016 in Bedminster Township, New Jersey. Puzder has been tapped for Secretary of Labor under the Trump administration.  
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Chart of the day: U.S fast food sales

by Sarah Menendez
Nov 16, 2016
Doing the numbers on the industry's top brands.
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Is McDonald's at fault for franchisee labor practices?

by Sally Herships
Oct 6, 2016
A new trend in labor law says companies can be held accountable when problems occur
McDonald's restaurant is seen September 10, 2016 in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
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Burger King Mac 'n Cheetos are a thing

by Tony Wagner
Jun 22, 2016
The cheesy arms race has only begun.
Burger King's new Mac 'n Cheetos.
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McDonald's is testing a healthier Chicken McNuggets recipe

by Marketplace Contributor
Apr 27, 2016
The fast food chain is going natural in an attempt to address consumers' demand for higher quality food.
McDonald's is trying out a new McNugget recipe in hopes of attracting customers who are turning away from highly-processed foods.
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Golden Arches going back to basics

by Annie Baxter
Apr 22, 2016
McDonald's reported first quarter earnings Friday.
McDonald's classic Big Mac is about to come in different varieties.
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A no-click app from Domino's? It's a pizza cake

by Molly Wood
Apr 7, 2016
The pizza chain now has an app that will automatically order pizza 10 seconds after you open it.
Domino's new Zero Click app will place an order for you in 10 seconds. 
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Why fast food is cheap. Really cheap.

by Lizzie O'Leary
Mar 4, 2016
Falling commodities and an old-fashioned price war are driving down costs.
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