Franchised brands like Dunkin’, Subway and McDonald’s are synonymous with fast food. But the fast casual segment is not universally franchised. Chipotle, Starbucks, Shake Shack and Cava are brands that have come to lead their categories with a company-owned store model. Among these companies, Chipotle is posting the...

How 4 chains are chasing Chipotle

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Niccol will begin as CEO of Starbucks on September 9.

Starbucks CEO Steps Down Suddenly, Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol to Step Into Role

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When Starbucks decided to get in on the so-called “value menu wars” this summer, the accompanying promotion was introduced with quite a splash — and perhaps understandably so. The Seattle-based global coffee giant hasn’t offered anything akin to the combo-meals that make up so much of the classic fast-food domain since 2009. Launched in June along with hundreds of headlines highlighting the deal, the Pairings Menu included a hot or iced coffee or tea with a croissant for $5, or a breakfast sandwich with a coffee or tea for $6. Customers also had the option to swap in a Double Smoked Bacon or Impossible breakfast sandwich for $7.

In the face of falling revenue, Starbucks quietly discontinues its value meal

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Is this the company's first step to restoring lost luster to the brand?

Starbucks Shockingly Moved on From Its New CEO. You'll Never Believe Who His Replacement Is.

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A DAD-OF-FIVE died after mistakenly pouring washing detergent on a bowl of cornflakes instead of milk, an inquest has heard. Tom McDonald was rushed to St Vincent’s University Hospital (SVUH) in Dublin on March 9, 2023, after his daughter realised he had accidentally poisoned himself. “It was so quick – he was perfectly well and […]

Dad-of-five with dementia died after accidentally pouring washing detergent on his cornflakes instead of milk

McDonald's is extending its popular $5 meal deal as the value meal battle between fast food chains wages on. In a company memo obtained by ABC News, McDonald's executives said most U.S. locations will extend the deal through August. The deal that first launched June 25 was only supposed to...

McDonald's extends $5 meal, Wendy's adds $1 breakfast sandwich

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A FURIOUS Walmart shopper has hit out at the retailer, claiming their checkout process is disorganized and inefficient. The chain's reliance on self-checkout in several stores across the US has been a source of controversy for many. Shoppers have flooded to social media to complain about understaffed stores and long...

‘Just walked out’ fumes Walmart shopper who left cart with $130 of groceries after store had 19 unmanned registers

Despite sweltering August temperatures, the rollout of pumpkin spice-flavored foods could spell out an early start to fall in the US.

Is pumpkin spice a summer flavor? IHOP and Krispy Kreme are the latest retailers to say yes

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While some cities now have one less pizza option, others can celebrate one of their favorites that will be sticking around for a little longer. It's been a struggle for several recognizable chain restaurants in 2024. And the list keeps growing. So far, the year has brought us reports of...

National Pizza Chain Saved From Bankruptcy After Quietly Closing 44 Locations

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McDonald's is revealing more details about the beefed-up burger it is now testing in a few countries outside the U.S., with plans to roll it out internationally.

McDonald's is testing a new, bigger burger: Here's what's on it

Be it a classic Big Mac or a hearty Quarter Pounder, the core ingredient that these McDonald's burgers can't do without are the ground beef patties. Some of you fast food fans out there might have wondered how McDonald's patties came to be while chomping down on that burger. Well, there aren't dedicated burger-shapers pressing fresh patties from a bucket of ground beef working behind the counter at each McDonald's. To streamline the operation, McDonald's buys all of its ingredients — from the beef patties in the burgers to the coffee it brews — from external vendors.

Who Makes McDonald's Beef Patties?

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"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

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Some fast food chains are struggling to boost sales, but Taco Bell is going from strength to strength.

Taco Bell is giving customers exactly what they want right now: cheap fast food

Del Taco has been named by USA TODAY as America's No. 1 fast food restaurant, ending Chick-fil-A's nearly decade run as the top chain. The Mexican restaurant chain was selected by readers as the nation's best, followed by KFC and Chick-fil-A. "This popular taco stop, which serves all kinds of...

Surprising Restaurant Named No. 1 Fast Food Chain

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Millions of people in the U.S. eat fast food every day. Some restaurants are more favorable among Americans than others.

Chick-fil-A dethroned as U.S. favorite fast food restaurant – here’s what took its place

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Here's Why Taco Bell's Doubling Down on AI Drive-Thrus, Even as McDonald's Backs Out

Although the first day of fall is still over a month away on the calendar, food and beverage brands are betting big on their seasonal bestsellers early, rolling out the return of pumpkin spice lattes. For fans of the sweet and spicy aromas of ginger, clove, cinnamon and nutmeg, the...

Pumpkin spice latte season returns: Where to get the coveted fall flavors early

Fast-casual giant Chipotle Mexican Grill has been a huge success for investors, while Cava is still in the early growth phase of its life.

Missed Out on Chipotle Mexican Grill? Buy Cava Instead

Cava's strategy centers on aggressively opening new stores. Chipotle is already a leader in the industry, with unmatched profitability. These restaurant stocks possess their own set of unique characteristics. Investing in restaurant stocks could prove to be a lucrative endeavor. Imagine if you had bought shares of McDonald's or Starbucks...

Best Stock to Buy Right Now: Cava vs. Chipotle

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EYM founder - and former McDonald's Mexico president - Eduardo Diaz filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Monday with the Eastern District of Texas. Diaz filed for bankruptcy protection after the pizza chain sued them for not paying the bills, reports The Daily Mail. EYM countered that Pizza Hut was...

Mass Pizza Hut closure fears as franchise with 142 locations files for bankruptcy after owing parent company millions

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Starbucks CEO replaced by Brian Niccol, a fixer who revived Chipotle when the chain was in distress

In 2018, Chipotle was reeling from multiple food poisoning outbreaks that had sickened 1,100 people, the company called Taco Bell CEO Brian Niccol to turn things...

Starbucks CEO replaced by Brian Niccol, a fixer who revived Chipotle when the chain was in distress

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