'E-shaped' economy is replacing a K-shaped one in 2026, economist says: The middle class is 'spending in a nervous way' now
It's difficult to describe the U.S. economy in black and white terms like "good" or "bad." On several fronts, the...
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Panera Bread releases first-ever value menu with 'Mix & Match' deals
A steak sandwich and French onion soup from Panera Bread Co. arranged in the Queens borough of New York, US,...
How Domino's is trying to double its business during a rough patch for big pizza rivals
In this photo illustration, a Domino's pizza sits in a take-out box on July 21, 2025 in Miami, Florida. Joe...
McDonald’s earnings beat estimates as chain’s value push pays off
McDonald's on Wednesday reported quarterly earnings and revenue that topped analysts' expectations as its value push wins back customers."By listening...
Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Cisco Systems, McDonald's, AppLovin and more
Check out the companies making headlines after hours. Cisco Systems — The maker of networking hardware such as switches and...
Value is the key to McDonald's growth plans, but it's creating tensions with some franchisees
The restaurant sector has spent the past 18 months trying to figure out how to reach consumers in a hypercompetitive...
Cramer's week ahead: A key jobs report. Plus, earnings from Robinhood, McDonald's and more
CNBC's Jim Cramer on Friday outlined what to watch in Wall Street's week ahead, from key labor data to big...
Starbucks plots the next phase of its turnaround with new drinks, loyalty program tweaks
Starbucks has returned — at least, that's what executives said at the company's investor presentation in New York City on...
Billionaire Rams owner Stan Kroenke becomes America's biggest private landowner
Stan Kroenke of the Los Angeles Rams on the sideline during a game against the Philadelphia Eagles at SoFi Stadium...
RFK Jr.'s new food guidelines could boost beaten down fast-casual chains like Chipotle and Sweetgreen
U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. attends a briefing at the White House in Washington,...
These restaurant chains closed locations in 2025
As the restaurant industry endured another difficult year, many chains opted to close underperforming locations as they try to turn...
Restaurants' hottest menu item in 2025 was 'value.' That won't change next year
McDonald’s restaurant in San Diego, California, U.S., Oct. 31, 2025. Mike Blake | Reuters"Value" was the buzzword du jour for...
McDonald’s will assess if franchisees are offering value for customers under new standards
In Lisbon, Portugal, on January 12, 2025, people sit by a McDonald's storefront. McDonald's rolls out new value deals, like...
Trump claims California's $20 fast-food minimum wage hurts businesses. The truth is a lot more complicated
U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks at the McDonald's Impact Summit at the Westin Hotel in Washington, D.C., U.S., Nov....
Fewer burritos, more bargains: Consumers flash holiday warning signs
Shoppers walk through Manhattan on Nov. 7, 2025, in New York City.Spencer Platt | Getty ImagesHigh-income consumers are trading down,...
S&P 500, Nasdaq futures gain as AMD leads tech trade comeback: Live updates
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on November 07, 2025 in New York City.Spencer...
McDonald's U.S. boss puts focus on 'value and affordability' as consumer spending splits
McDonald's Meal Deal photographed in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 26, 2024.Scott Suchman | The Washington Post | Getty ImagesMcDonald's leadership...
McDonald's sales rise, but CEO expects low-income diners to spend less into next year
McDonald's on Wednesday fell short of Wall Street's earnings expectations, but the company's U.S. restaurants reported better-than-expected same-store sales growth.CEO...
From PepsiCo to Taco Bell, dirty soda is taking over
Utah-based drink chain Swig coined "dirty soda" back in 2010. Fifteen years later, the trend is fueling innovation everywhere from...
Here are Wednesday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Apple, Netflix, Nike, Disney, Micron, Walmart, Zillow, FedEx & more
Here are Wednesday's biggest calls on Wall Street: Loop upgrades Netflix to buy from hold Loop said it sees "strong...
