Hawaiian fast-food worker reportedly stabbed to death by customer
A 60-year-old man was arrested Sunday on suspicion of stabbing a Wendy's employee to death and seriously injuring another in Hawaii, according to reports. Reynaldo Cheney was charged with murder and contempt of court, according to Honolulu police arrest records. Honolulu police said the incident happened just before 10 a.m. Sunday at a Wendy's on […]
TikTok video shows new robotic machine make salad bowl at fast-food restaurant
Sweetgreen's new technology allows customers to order and take away food in less than four minutes. TikTok users have their say on this. The Los Angeles-based fast food chain implemented a new process in 2016. north carolina The Charlotte store officially opened last week, but with a twist. Sweetgreen communications specialist Jamie Schechter told Fox […]
Actor Kevin Hart Closes All California Locations of His Vegan Fast-Food Chain
Hollywood A-lister Kevin Hart stunned customers in California by closing all of his vegan fast-food chain, Hart House, overnight, just four months after the state mandated a significant increase in the minimum wage for fast-food workers. The vegan restaurant chain, which was founded two years ago in Southern California, closed all four of its locations […]
Gay man says Shake Shack workers beat him up after he kissed his boyfriend in fast-food restaurant — and attack is on video
A gay man said he was beaten by a Shake Shack employee at a Washington, DC, fast-food restaurant over the weekend after kissing his boyfriend, and the beating was recorded on cell phone video. Christian Dingus, 28 years old, He told NBC News He, a partner and a friend were at the Dupont Circle store […]
Two teens stabbed inside NYC fast-food restaurant
Two teenage boys were stabbed after an argument at a Manhattan fast food restaurant, police said. Police say the victims, ages 16 and 17, were stabbed during an argument with a man in his 20s inside the Panda Express store at 2852 Broadway near 11th Street just after 1 p.m. Saturday. A 16-year-old boy was […]
Domino’s CEO rips fast-food value meals: ‘Not valuable’
Domino’s Pizza’s chief executive has criticized fast-food rivals for offering great value menu items in an effort to lure customers back at a time of rising prices. Russell Weiner, CEO of the Michigan-based pizza chain, said: He told Bloomberg News The great value set menus offered by McDonald’s aren’t quite what you’d expect. “It’s like, […]
Sonic Drive-In enters fast-food value meal wars with $1.99 menu to lure in inflation-rocked customers
Sonic Drive-Ins said Monday it is launching a value menu, joining rivals McDonald’s, Burger King and Taco Bell in an industry-wide effort to lure back customers hit by inflation. The 71-year-old burger chain, owned by Inspire Brands, which also operates Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings and Dunkin’ Donuts, will offer a permanent menu of burgers, […]
Fast-food prices at McDonald’s, Subway soar under Biden
FOX Business’ Brian Bremberg looks at rising fast food prices under President Biden. Fast food is loved in America because it is cheap and convenient. At least that’s how it used to be. The cost of eating out at restaurants has risen nearly 22% since President Biden took office, according to the latest inflation report […]
McDonald’s is getting rid of free drink refills — and more fast-food chains may follow
Empty cup and empty heart. McDonald’s customers are bidding a bitter farewell to free drink refills, becoming the latest victims of a brand already facing an identity crisis over extreme pricing. Recent Customers in Pittsburgh told Marketplace.org Local stores are now charging patrons for refills on drinks that were once free at fast-food restaurants. “What […]
California fast-food prices rose 7% in six months — highest in US
Fast food prices in California rose 7% in the six months leading up to the state’s new $20 an hour minimum wage law, with franchisees in the Golden State cutting hours, deferring capital improvements and increasing wages. forced to accelerate improvements. Deployment of self-service kiosks. California had the highest menu price inflation rate in the […]