(NEXSTAR) – McDonald’s on Thursday revealed details of its upcoming $5 Meal Deal, a new value item created to address concerns over rising prices at U.S. fast food restaurants. McDonald’s revealed the components of its $5 Meal Deal on Thursday. (McDonald’s) “We heard our fans loud and clear — they’re looking for even more great … Read more
(NewsNation) — McDonald’s is ending a test of artificial intelligence in drive-thru lanes, pulling the technology from the 100 stores where it was in use, according to reports. The company had partnered with IBM to test automated voice ordering in the drive-thru to see if it would help increase speed and simplify operations, Restaurant Business … Read more
(WGHP) — A Texas-based fast food chain that has plans to expand into North Carolina is suing a locally based restaurant alleging it violated terms of an agreement that allowed them to use similar names. A lawsuit was filed in court Tuesday, where Whatabrands, LLC., the parent company of Whataburger, alleged trademark infringement and the … Read more
Screenshot: Shanghai Daily China is home to the longest and fastest high-speed railway trains in the world, and provide ground transportation for billions of people annually. It turns out there is a lucrative business in food service for long-distance train patrons, and many don’t want to pay for the mediocre food or lack of choice … Read more
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California’s fast food workers are set to get a nice bump in pay in 2024. Starting in April, California’s FAST Act kicks in and raises the state’s minimum wage for fast food workers to $22 an hour. It’s got the industry up in arms, because, you know, paying people a living wage is world-ending stuff … Read more
