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orlandoweekly.compolitics37 days ago
EEOC Sues Chick-fil-A Franchisee for Firing Manager Who Refused Saturday Shifts
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed suit against Hatch Trick Inc, a Chick-fil-A franchisee operating multiple locations in Austin, Texas. The lawsuit alleges the company violated federal law by refusing to accommodate an employee's Saturday Sabbath observance a…
New York Postfinance40 days ago
Wendy’s Shares Rise 14% on Report of Potential Take-Private Bid
Activist investor Nelson Peltz’s Trian Fund Management is seeking funding from outside investors for a possible bid to take Wendy’s private. The fast-food chain has reported declining same-store sales and its stock has fallen for four consecutive years. Talks come as other restau…
technology42 days ago
Starbucks and Burger King Roll Out AI Tools to Support Restaurant Staff and Operations
Starbucks rolled out Green Dot Assist for baristas seeking recipes and operational guidance while Burger King introduced Patty, which listens to drive-thru conversations in real time. Executives described the systems as tools to improve efficiency and customer service. Some worke…
insidermonkey.comfinance45 days ago
Fast Food Chains Report Divergent Q1 2026 Sales Amid Split Consumer Spending
Restaurant companies including McDonald’s, Taco Bell, Papa John’s and Wingstop posted varied same-store sales results in the first quarter of 2026. Higher-income consumers continued spending while lower-income households reduced visits to some chains. Bank of America Research att…
New York Postbusiness49 days ago
McDonald's Plans to Eliminate Self-Serve Soda Fountains in US Restaurants by 2032
McDonald's is phasing out self-serve beverage stations in its U.S. dining rooms over the next several years. The change aims to modernize restaurants, reduce labor and maintenance needs, and align with trends favoring takeout and drive-thru services. The transition will be comple…
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Dairy Queen Rolls Out AI Chatbot in Select Drive-Thrus Across US and Canada
Dairy Queen is implementing an AI chatbot in dozens of its drive-thrus to improve service speed and promote additional orders. The technology, developed by Presto, follows a test conducted last year. Other fast food chains have also experimented with similar AI systems.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld74 days ago
Chick-fil-A States Uncertainty in Meeting 2026 Cage-Free Egg Sourcing Goal Due to Bird Flu and Industry Factors
Chick-fil-A announced in 2016 its intention to source 100% cage-free eggs by the end of 2026. The company now indicates that this goal may not be met due to avian influenza outbreaks and broader industry challenges. The statement appears on the company's website, and Chick-fil-A…