Chipotle isn’t shy about making a controversial move

thestreet.com Beloved Mexican restaurant Chipotle (CMG) has just confirmed making a change that customers have historically despised. After California’s new $20 per hour minimum wage for…

'Hacks' Kicks Off Season 3 With Exclusive Event Involving Synchronized Swimming and Coconut Cake

vanityfair.com It was a party that Deborah Vance herself would have enjoyed—and demanded to headline. On Wednesday night the cast and creators of Hacks celebrated their new season with an…

Have $500? 4 Absurdly Cheap Stocks Long-Term Investors Should Buy Right Now

finance.yahoo.com One tried-and-true path to great returns as an investor is to buy shares of strong companies that have fallen out of favor on Wall Street. These businesses are often…

Woman moves in with boyfriend

newsweek.com A woman has shared on social media the "essential" item her boyfriend could not part with when they moved into a new home. For many, moving in together is the ultimate…

Nearly 70 Years After McDonald's Got Its Start, This Simple Fact Will Surprise and Delight You

inc.com There's a reason McDonald's has become such an integral part of American culture and is so beloved worldwide.

50% of Billionaire Bill Ackman's Pershing Square Portfolio Is in These 3 Companies -- and They're Not Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks

finance.yahoo.com Bill Ackman is one of the most well-known billionaire investors and is the head of the Pershing Square hedge fund. However, unlike many of his billionaire peers in the…

Franchising Is Not For Everyone. Explore These Lucrative Alternatives to Expand Your Business

entrepreneur.com Not every business can be franchised, nor should it. While franchising can be the right growth vehicle for someone with an established brand and proven concept that's ripe…

Main Street’s Next Winners? 3 Stocks I’m Bullish on Using the Peter Lynch Approach

investorplace.com Peter Lynch encouraged investors to bet on what they knew well Investing legend Peter Lynch, who managed the flagship Magellan Fund for Fidelity Investments, encouraged…

The rise and fall of Changpeng 'CZ' Zhao, the ex-Binance CEO who plead guilty to anti-money laundering charges and could spend 3 years in prison

aol.com None Changpeng Zhao, also known as CZ, has been one of the wealthiest people in crypto. • None His rivalry with Sam Bankman-Fried nearly saw Binance save FTX from…

Cat's reaction to drive-thru shows she does remember the "chicky nuggies"

newsweek.com A cat's reaction to seeing the drive-thru has left viewers on social media in stitches. Thin Mint, a black and white feline, spotted the golden arches of the McDonald's…

New Report Series Reveals How Media Choice is Impacting Social Media Ad Effectiveness

benzinga.com AUSTIN, Texas, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- , in collaboration with , released a groundbreaking report series on social media advertising performance in light of the…

What Donald Trump can learn from the Big Mac index

economist.com Little is more symbolic of globalisation than a McDonald’s hamburger. The American fast-food chain opened its first Chinese branch in 1990. The outlet was in Shenzhen, a…

Taco Bell tests a new cheap deal amid rising prices

thestreet.com For as long as it's been around, fast food has attracted customers not just by the speed of delivery and taste but also by the low prices. Reports show that visits to…

What big brands actually sell, Mcdonald’s Netherlands put up unbranded billboards that smell like french fries, Is the marketing industry recovering?, and The…

omny.fm In episode #2722, we discuss why big brands like Mcdonald's and Nike sell experiences and feelings through storytelling, if the marketing industry is recovering, the…

Migrants get visas for being "victims" of Ron DeSantis

newsweek.com The approximate four dozen migrants that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis helped fly from Texas to Martha's Vineyard about a year and a half earlier have been granted visas due…

See inside Trump's prized $100 million Boeing 757 private jet he's managed to hold onto despite his costly legal battles

aol.com None Donald Trump has a Boeing 757 private jet outfitted with gold-plated seatbelts and a bedroom. • None The ex-president has used the $100 million plane to fly to rallies…

Trump's stock bust came even quicker than I expected

finance.yahoo.com I'm not saying that I am the next Jim Cramer, but I had a point when I wrote just a few weeks ago that former President Donald Trump's social-media company was probably not…

California McDonald's Franchise Owner Says, 'The Focus Is On Survival' With 'Unprecedented' $20 Per Hour Minimum Wage Forcing Higher Prices

finance.yahoo.com In response to California's new $20 minimum wage law, fast food franchises are being forced to rethink their business strategies to stay afloat. Scott Rodrick, who owns 18…

Here's how much the typical worker makes at 19 retailers, from Amazon to Walmart

businessinsider.com Costco pays better than any other major retailer. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Wages for retail workers have been going up in recent years. SEC rules require publicly traded…

West Mifflin McDonald's heavily damaged after car loses control, slams into building

cbsnews.com The McDonald's along Lebanon Church Boulevard in West Mifflin was heavily damaged by a late-night crash. The crash happened just before midnight on Sunday and the Skyview…

UBQ Materials Launches "World of UBQ" Consumer Marketing Campaign, Empowering Consumers to Push for Sustainability in Top Brands

benzinga.com In celebration of Earth Day, public awareness campaign to hit YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, and will target major US metros, UK, EU, Latin America, and…

From McDonald's to Chipotle, here are the restaurants that have decided to raise menu prices in California

businessinsider.com California franchisees who run restaurants from McDonald's to Vitality Bowls have passed higher wage costs to consumers. Michael Siluk/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty…

Forget the Noise: Buy These 3 Unfairly Punished Stocks Before Earnings Euphoria Hits

investorplace.com These beaten down stocks could rise with their next earnings print Earnings season is a time when many companies redeem themselves. It doesn’t take much for a beaten down…

Teen McDonald's Worker Left With Fractured Skull After Customer Stomps On Her Head

ndtv.com A 25-year-old man with a history of criminal offences has been charged with assault second-degree after he viciously attacked a 15-year-old McDonald's worker during a brawl.…

McDonald's menu adds some wild new 'secret' sandwiches

thestreet.com McDonald's, like seemingly every other fast-food chain, has a secret menu. These are items created by customers which become popular enough the many crew members know what…

McDonald’s worker, 15, left with fractured skull after adult male with rap sheet stomps her during brawl

nypost.com Warning: Disturbing content — A goon with a lengthy criminal history viciously assaulted a 15-year-old female McDonald’s worker — dragging her by the hair and repeatedly…

People are really annoyed about the price of fast food

businessinsider.com Fast food is pricey now. McDonald's, Tyler Le/BI Fast food is getting more expensive, and Americans are annoyed about it. Diners told BI they're cutting back on how often…

Captain America 4: Harrison Ford's Red Hulk Look Leaked By... McDonald's?

looper.com Learn More "Captain America: Brave New World" puts Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) — now embracing the Captain America mantle passed on to him by his friend Steve Rogers (Chris…

Taco Bell brings back new version of discontinued favorite

thestreet.com Brought to menus at the start of 2018 as the kind of limited-time promotion for which the Yum Brands (YUM) -owned chain Taco Bell is known, Nacho Fries sold 53 million…

A state budget in sight

politico.com With help from Shawn Ness New from New York Happening now: The budget end is nearing, but probably not until the weekend. The Indian Point owner is suing over being blocked…

Mega drive-thrus multiply, but some cities aren't lovin' it

marketplace.org Drive-thru lanes were one of the winners in the COVID-19 economy. In 2022, the firm Revenue Management Solutions found that approximately 75% of fast-food sales were made in…

Hallmark Mahogany Announces Mahogany Honors, an Awards Experience, on April 28 with special guest, Award-Winning Musician, Actress and Entrepreneur Fantasia…

benzinga.com Mahogany Honors is an experience curated to uplift & empower Black women trailblazers, community leaders, cultural icons, unsung heroes and more that will take place in…

These Are The 5 Critical Factors to Consider Before You Buy Your Franchise

entrepreneur.com It's a lot easier to leave a bad job than the wrong franchise. To determine which opportunity is right, you have major research and interviewing ahead. Opinions expressed by…

$10 Egg McMuffin and $20 Big Macs? This McDonald’s franchisee is struggling with California’s ‘unprecedented’ $20 minimum wage, says the focus for his…

aol.com It's now been a few weeks since California increased the minimum wage for fast-food workers to $20 an hour. The new law, which applies to restaurants part of a chain of at…

3 Artificial Intelligence Stocks With More Potential Than Any Cryptocurrency

finance.yahoo.com The cryptocurrency market has proven its ability to drive growth for investors' portfolios. It soared to $3 trillion in market value back in 2021, and after a slump over the…

MCDONALD'S EXTENDS "THE ORIGINAL MOUTHFUL" CAMPAIGN WITH A MODERN MAKE-OVER OF THE CLASSIC BIG MAC® PROMO

benzinga.com McDonald's, DDB Sydney and adam&eveDDB partner with OMD and Snapchat for Australian-first Big Mac® activation NEW YORK, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- McDonald's Australia,…

Is decaf coffee safe to drink? Experts weigh in on claims by health advocacy groups

siliconvalley.com By Kristen Rogers | CNN For people avoiding caffeine, decaf coffee seems like a harmless option. But some health advocacy groups that argue otherwise are petitioning the US…

What Does the NLRB Rule Repeal Mean for Franchises?

entrepreneur.com Despite franchise industry successes in Congress and federal court, the expanded Joint Employer Rule is not completely dead. The IFA will outline its current status in a…

Crocs launches bizarre collaboration with popular junk food

thestreet.com One of the fastest growing – but most divisive – corners of the fashion industry over the past five to ten years is the shoe and sneaker business. Footwear, which has…

Time to Buy Chipotle Before Its Massive Stock Split?

finance.yahoo.com A lot of people seem to care about stock splits, so much so that we even have a dedicated calendar for them at The Motley Fool. A huge split is coming up for Chipotle…

Popular national restaurant chain explores Chapter 11 bankruptcy

thestreet.com The Covid pandemic helped restaurant chains with the infrastructure needed to pivot to delivery, pickup, and drive-through. McDonald's, Domino's, and Chipotle thrived, for…

BrinxTV and The18 Strike Powerful Soccer Content Partnership

benzinga.com FLUSHING, N.Y. and BOULDER, Colo. , April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- John Brenkus, six-time Emmy Award winner, New York Times bestselling author and creator/host of ESPN's…

Many McDonald’s Prices Have Doubled in the Past Decade

247wallst.com One way McDonald’s Corp. (NYSE: MCD) has made money in the past decade is by going beyond increasing its store count. A new study shows that, over the past 10 years, it has…

Fast food has become a luxury in California, a franchisee says

businessinsider.com A combination of wage and labor inflation pushed fast-food prices up during the pandemic. Jonathan Knowles/Getty Images Some diners now think fast food is a "luxury" as…

Analyst revamps Starbucks stock price target ahead of earnings

thestreet.com Laxman Narasimhan has been sailing through some rough waters lately. The Starbucks (SBUX) CEO, who took over the top spot last year, told analysts in January that the coffee…

Woman shot in McDonald’s drive-thru on Northwest Side

wgntv.com CHICAGO — A woman was shot at a McDonald’s restaurant drive-thru after an argument with a man on the city’s Northwest Side. The shooting happened just before 1 a.m. Tuesday…

Why Costco is so loved

economist.com In the nearly 40 years that The Economist has served up its Big Mac index, the price of the McDonald’s burger in America has more than tripled. In that same period the cost…

Utility regulators approve plan for Georgia Power to add new generating capacity

apnews.com Georgia Power Co. got the go-ahead Tuesday to build and buy more electrical generation from the Georgia Public Service Commission, despite questions from environmentalists…

You’re Not Crazy

investorplace.com A near-complete loss of capital in an office building… massive fast-food inflation… setting new (bad) records in the bond market… misleading claims about jobs… no rate cuts…

McDonalds is bringing back bagels to boost California sales after state minimum wage hike

businessinsider.com McDonald's has done bagel breakfast sandwiches in the past, and they've been a hit. Irene Jiang / Business Insider McDonald's is bringing back bagel breakfast sandwiches to…

Why tortillas sold in California may be forced to add a new ingredient

siliconvalley.com Corn chips, tortillas, tamales and pupusas — while all delicious may be missing a key vitamin for women of reproductive age. Folic acid has long been used to prevent serious…

McDonald's menu adds new takes on a fan-favorite sandwich

thestreet.com While Burger King has The Whopper and Wendy's has the Baconator and the Frosty, McDonald's has a huge portfolio of billion-dollar brands. That gives the chain a lot of…

I’m a food scientist

nypost.com Why does Coke taste so much better at McDonald’s? Popular food scientist Abbey Thiel is refreshing our memories. The special formulation of McDonald’s Coca-Cola has long…

Franchisees say they're the real losers of California's $20 fast-food wage

businessinsider.com The $20 minimum wage for fast-food workers came into effect on April 1. Jeffrey Greenberg/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Restaurant franchisees say they're the real…

Trump Media is more of a club membership than a traditional stock

msnbc.com By customary investment rules, Trump Media & Technology Group (DJT) should still be privately held. For one, Digital World Acquisition Co., the public company that merged…

Big Mac Inflation is Real -

allstarcharts.com This just in: It’s getting more expensive for people to get fat. While many investors are more confused than ever looking at “CPI”, whatever that is, the real inflation…