This year is bringing significant challenges for operators in the quick-service restaurant industry. Some may come as a surprise, and some are a continuation of the biggest hurdles in recent years, as ...

Rising menu prices have caused traffic to dip at fast-food restaurants as economic concerns push their core customers to rein in discretionary spending. But fast-food companies that are already ...

Rising menu prices have caused traffic to dip at fast-food restaurants as economic concerns push their core customers to rein in discretionary spending. But fast-food companies that are already ...

Fast food chains constantly introduce new menu items seeking the next viral sensation or profit-driving staple, but most innovations fail to achieve lasting success. The industry’s experimental nature ...

CAME UP IN TODAY’S MEETING. IT’S BEEN NEARLY FOUR MONTHS SINCE CALIFORNIA’S NEW FAST FOOD MINIMUM WAGE LAW WENT INTO EFFECT, AND THAT BRAND NEW FAST FOOD COUNCIL MET FOR THE SECOND TIME EVER TODAY ...

The founding family reacquires the fast-food chain and plans to restore its original identity. Plans include closing 20 restaurants, streamlining operations, and updating the menu for brand alignment.

Over the past few decades, fast food has become an integral part of American culture, influencing the way we eat, socialize, and even think about food. But how did this fast food phenomenon ever ...