More than 100 lawmakers push Starbucks to resume union negotiations
Starbucks workers and supporters practice picket outside a Starbucks location in New York, US, on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025. Michael...
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Restaurant Brands International to form joint venture for Burger King China to accelerate expansion
People walk past a Burger King restaurant with Chinese national flags displayed on a street during the National Day Golden...
They met on Tinder when they were 19. Now, they're married and run a cake business that brings in over $650,000 a year
Kai Yang Chan (left) and JiaYi Zhou (right) run Singapore-based bakery Cake Inspiration.Courtesy of Cake InspirationWhen Kai Yang Chan and...
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...
Younger consumers are eating less Chipotle and Cava. They are buying more Coach bags
Chipotle Mexican Grill and Coach store logos.Getty ImagesChipotle and Cava pinned weaker sales on younger customers who are pulling back...
Starbucks union authorizes open-ended strike as busy holiday season begins
Starbucks baristas gather outside a Starbucks store as they protest against the company during a rally to demand a new...
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...
PepsiCo earnings top estimates as international markets fuel sales growth
PepsiCo on Thursday reported quarterly earnings and revenue that beat analysts' expectations, as international growth offset another quarter of declining volume in...
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...
Starbucks to close stores, lay off workers in $1 billion restructuring plan
In the message to employees Thursday, Niccol said the company had reviewed and identified stores where the company would be...
Michelob Ultra overtakes Modelo Especial as best-selling beer in the U.S.
Packages of Michelob Ultra are displayed at a BevMo store on December 16, 2024 in Larkspur, California. Justin Sullivan |...
Olive Garden owner Darden Restaurants disappoints on earnings but hikes sales outlook
Darden Restaurants on Thursday reported mixed quarterly results, as Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse helped offset weakness in its fine-dining...
Cracker Barrel stock falls as company reports mixed earnings after rebrand controversy
In an aerial view, a Cracker Barrel sign featuring the old logo hangs on a sign outside of a restaurant...
Convenience stores are eating fast-food chains' breakfast
A Wawa store is seen on May 29, 2024 in Washington, DC. Kent Nishimura | Getty ImagesFast-food restaurants are losing...
Potbelly acquired by convenience-store operator RaceTrac for $566 million
Potbelly Sandwich Shop on October 3, 2015 in Louisville, Kentucky.Raymond BoydSandwich shop chain Potbelly will be acquired by convenience-store operator...
Uber partners with fintech firm Pipe to offer capital to small businesses
Fintech company Pipe is partnering with Uber in a new effort to help small businesses acquire capital with fewer barriers...
Cracker Barrel suspends restaurant remodels after logo controversy
The Cracker Barrel logo is seen on a billboard outside of one of its restaurants. Paul Weaver | Lightrocket |...
One year in, Brian Niccol’s Starbucks looks different — but there are still more changes coming
After two decades going to Starbucks every day at 4:30 a.m., longtime customer Tony Dennis abandoned the company last year."I...
Shake Shack launches French onion soup items as it leans into premium promotions
Shake Shack will introduce a new French Onion Soup menu in its app.Courtesy: Shake ShackAs value wars take hold across...
Starbucks wants its cafes to be more welcoming — and accessible. Take a look at a recent renovation
As Starbucks revamps its U.S. locations, the coffee chain is trying to make its cafes welcoming to all through more...
