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Tahiru Rajab / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)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…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)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 review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)California Fast-Food Wage Increase Cited in Bankruptcy Filing by Carl's Jr. Franchisee
A subsidiary of Carl’s Jr. Friendly Franchisees Corp. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, attributing financial distress in part to California's $20 minimum wage for fast-food workers. The company operates multiple locations in the state. The filing highlights challenges faced by fr…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)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…