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Fast food has become a luxury in California, a franchisee says
17 Apr 2024 10:58 GMT
A California franchisee has warned that some of his customers think fast food is becoming a "luxury" as restaurants increase prices to cover the state's new $20 minimum wage for fast-food workers.Brian Hom, who owns two branches of smoothie …
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Behind McDonald's hasty purchase of Israeli franchise
08 Apr 2024 19:54 GMT
New details about the McDonald's deal in which it acquired the Israeli franchise reveal that it was a quick transaction, completed in just two months. Calcalist learned that the Americans proposed to Alonyal to purchase the branches in Israel at the …
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As Chase renovates its downtown HQ, can the plaza's modernist McDonald's stay on the menu?
06 Apr 2024 10:51 GMT
Part of the Chicago Loop's magic was the occasional oddball, unexpected, "How in the heck did this get here? " place that used to dot downtown.
Places like Harem Hosiery, with its faux 1001 Arabian Knights neon sign, that used to be at 110 S. …
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The 'missing' shops and restaurants Tunbridge Wells 'needs to succeed'
22 Mar 2024 05:17 GMT
Tunbridge Wells needs particular stores if it is to succeed, say retail experts who are helping council bosses devise a strategy for a thriving long-term future. As KentLive reported last week, Tunbridge Wells Borough Council bought the Royal Victoria …
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McDonald's makeover: Chain revamps its burgers nationwide.
01 Feb 2024 14:52 GMT
Did McDonald’s think their hamburgers were less than perfect? Guess so. The chain has announced that its “best burger initiative” that boasts more than 50 improvements is ready for nationwide sampling.
Fifty’s a lot, but the core improvements are more Big …
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Food Service Packaging Market Size Projected to Reach USD 160.44 Bn by 2032
07 Mar 2024 16:15 GMT
Ottawa, March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global food service packaging market size is presumed to grow from USD 104.15 billion in 2024 to secure a forecasted USD 143.19 billion by 2030, a study published by Towards Packaging a sister firm of …
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Wendy's to introduce Uber-style 'Surge Pricing' on Burgers, prompting concerns
28 Feb 2024 08:24 GMT
Wendy's, the popular fast-food chain, is set to experiment with an "Uber-style" surge-pricing model, where the prices of its menu items will fluctuate based on demand throughout the day.
As per a New York post report, CEO Kirk Tanner …
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Local restaurants struggle to keep doors open amid rising costs: Andrew Coppolino
24 Feb 2024 14:29 GMT
Local restaurants are noticing a phenomenon that's impacting their bottom line: The "hermit consumer."
It's a term Waterloo, Ont., restaurateur Gabriel Malbogat used in a recent interview.
Similar to the mid-1980s trend known as " …
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These fast food jobs are going to robots
22 Jan 2024 09:21 GMT
Flippy is making burgers, Chippy is cooking french fries, and Remy is serving up salads. Customers may not even notice them, but robots are becoming more common behind the counter at fast food kitchens.
At Food Republic, a quick-service joint in Vancouver, …
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'I cried on my first day at the gym – now I'm climbing Everest': IT consultant, 46, reveals how she lost FIVE STONE after her marriage broke down - while enjoying burgers, pancakes and the odd glass of red wine
21 Jan 2024 16:40 GMT
A devastating family tragedy, divorce and serious illness left Rebecca Sagar at breaking point emotionally, tipping the scales at more than 14 stone and with a stark warning from her doctor.
The IT consultant from London turned to comfort food when her …