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Byline: DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writer

07 Dec

McDonald’s testing new CosMc’s chain amid unprecedented global expansion

published on December 7, 2023 - 11:39 AM

McDonald’s is testing a new restaurant format with customizable drinks and treats designed to appeal to afternoon snackers — and

16 Nov

Thousands of Starbucks workers go on a one-day strike, one of the busiest days of year for the chain

published on November 16, 2023 - 1:32 PM

AP) — Workers at more than 200 U.S. Starbucks locations walked off the job Thursday in what organizers said was

06 Nov

Starbucks increases US hourly wages and adds other benefits for non-union workers

published on November 6, 2023 - 2:17 PM

Starbucks is increasing pay and benefits for most of its U.S. hourly workers after ending its fiscal year with record

19 Sep

Instacart’s IPO surges as the grocery delivery company goes from the supermarket to the stock market

published on September 19, 2023 - 2:37 PM

Instacart delivered in its stock market debut. The grocery delivery company’s shares __ priced at $30 per share ahead of

31 Aug

Food ads are in the crosshairs as Burger King, others face lawsuits for false advertising

published on August 31, 2023 - 2:15 PM

Food ads have long made their subjects look bigger, juicier and crispier than they are in real life. But some

15 Jun

Bud Light is no longer America’s top beer following anti-LGBTQ+ pushback

published on June 15, 2023 - 2:38 PM

After more than two decades as America’s best-selling beer, Bud Light has slipped into second place. Modelo Especial, a Mexican

15 May

More dogs could show up in outdoor dining spaces. Not everyone is happy about it

published on May 15, 2023 - 9:38 AM

Just in time for the summer dining season, the U.S. government has given its blessing to restaurants that want to

06 Apr

Are robot waiters the future? Some restaurants think so

published on April 6, 2023 - 2:12 PM

(AP) — You may have already seen them in restaurants: waist-high machines that can greet guests, lead them to their

21 Feb

Pay-Per-Chew: More restaurants trying subscription programs

published on February 21, 2023 - 12:41 PM

Consumers are willing to pay monthly subscription fees for streaming services, pet food and even toilet paper. And now some

26 Jan

Chipotle looks to hire 15,000 amid continuing labor shortage

published on January 26, 2023 - 2:18 PM

Restaurants are beginning the new year with a recurring problem: labor shortages. Chipotle said Thursday it’s looking to hire 15,000