Fast Food

Since 1994, Wingstop Inc (NASDAQ: WING) has been home to made-to-crave wings and hand-cut seasoned fries, and over the past five years, mouthwatering returns for investors. Since May 2018, Wingstop stock’s five-year return has outperformed several of the world’s most popular...

Analysts, economists and market participants have been harping over the question of whether the economy would fall into or avert a recession. The prediction has become all the more complicated because the job market and consumer spending have remained resilient despite the rising rate environment...

Chicago-based McDonald's Corp. (NYSE: MCD) has triggered a sweeping restructuring plan that affects hundreds of employees worldwide, with some facing layoffs and others seeing cuts to their compensation packages. The shake-up, which includes job cuts and changes across various departments and...

A 1990s cult classic movie is getting a sequel. While the movie announcement is likely music to fans’ ears, the announcement also caught the attention of the animal rights advocacy group PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals). Here are the details. What Happened: If you saw the...

It's pretty obvious that business is booming at Chick-fil-A with the lines wrapped around the building 24/6, but did you know the family-owned restaurant chain has one of the lowest franchise fees in the fast-food industry? The Numbers: According to an Insider report citing...

Fast-food chains have become a ubiquitous part of modern America. From small local diners to global fast-food giants, there's a wide variety of options when it comes to grabbing a quick meal. In this article, we'll explore the five most popular fast-food chains in the U.S., based on global...

Being able to get a hot dog and soda for the low price of $1.50 has become a staple for Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ: COST) stores. Is the membership warehouse club raising the price of the combo finally? What Happened: In May 2022, news circulated on Twitter that the...

Restaurant giant McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE: MCD) has launched many new food items and marketing initiatives to drive sales over the years. One product staple launched in 1979 is the subject of an ongoing challenge from one of the richest people in the world. What Happened: Cryptocurrency...

Fast-food giant McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) says new French law prohibiting using disposables in restaurants would bring operational and financial challenges for the industry.  What Happened: France is readying to impose a new law that would soon ban fast-food eateries in the European nation...

Billionaire Jeff Bezos is best known as the founder of Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN), but he reminded everyone where he got his start when he showed some love for his former employer over the weekend. Bezos tweeted a photo of himself finishing off what appears to be a Big Mac...

Fast food giant McDonald’s Corp (NYSE: MCD) is one of the largest restaurant companies in the world. Launching in 1940, the company set many standards and firsts for the industry, including the launch of an item in 1979 that transformed the fast food market. What Happened: The first McDonald...

Have you ever really wanted a Krispy Kreme Inc (NYSE: DNUT) donut but been too far away from one of its locations to get one? McDonald’s Corp (NYSE: MCD) is teaming up with Krispy Kreme to sell donuts as part of a menu test.  According to CNBC, nine McDonald's locations in...

Jack In The Box (NASDAQ: JACK) has introduced its new off-premise-only restaurant prototype with the opening of a new location in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The prototype is designed to meet the increasing demand for drive-thru service and digital ordering. At 1,350 square feet, the restaurant...

One location of a leading fast-food restaurant company has begun accepting Bitcoin for payments inside the store. Here are the details. What Happened: A McDonalds Inc (NYSE: MCD) location in the town of Lugano, Switzerland now accepts Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) as a payment option. The news comes as the...

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