California's move to set a $20 minimum wage for fast-food workers has sparked a heated debate. On one hand, workers are seeing better paychecks, but on the other, restaurant owners are feeling the pinch. The state's fast-food industry is still standing, but it's not all smooth sailing. Workers like Zane Marte have seen a real difference. Marte, who worked at Jack in...
Taco Bell is making a splash with its new Live Más Café, a beverage-focused concept that's quickly gaining traction. The first location opened in Chula Vista, California, last December, and by the end of the year, Taco Bell plans to have 30 of these cafés in Southern California, Dallas, and Houston. Unlike McDonald's failed CosMc's spinoff, Live Más Café is integrate...
The music world was left reeling when Joe Seiders, the drummer for the New Pornographers, was arrested in Palm Desert, CA. The charges? Possession of child pornography. The band, known for their indie power pop sound, quickly distanced themselves from Seiders, releasing a statement that expressed their shock and horror. The incident began when an 11-year-old boy repo...
The fast food industry in Santa Clara County is buzzing with a new idea. County officials are thinking about setting up a training program to teach workers about their rights. This isn't just about wages, but also about benefits, safety, and protection from harassment. The plan is still in the works, but it's causing quite a stir. The idea came from Supervisors Bett...
In 2010, a programmer who was mining Bitcoin made a huge blunder. He spent 10, 000 bitcoin on two pizzas. Today, those bitcoins would be worth a staggering 850 million dollars. This is an extreme example of how costly a small mistake can be. Now, a new trend is raising eyebrows. It involves adding interest payments to fast-food orders. This trend started with a partn...
The fast-food scene is buzzing with a new trend: exciting beverages. This shift is not just about quenching thirst but also about attracting younger customers who are always on the lookout for something new and exciting. Chick-fil-A, famous for its fried chicken, has jumped on the bandwagon with its Pineapple Dragonfruit drinks. Meanwhile, Taco Bell has introduced th...
Picture this: A hot dog joint now ranks at the top, as the top dogs. Think of how the group made such a splash in the middle of a tough economic period. Portillo’s owes its success largely to its no-nonsense pricing and hearty portions. Portillo’s is the go-to for those craving something real to munch on They’re all...
Wendy's is planning to close 140 of its restaurants in the next few months. But don't worry, they're not disappearing—the fast food chain is opening an equal number of new locations. The restaurants being shut down are old and in areas that aren't doing well financially, according to Wendy's CEO, Kirk Tanner. He thinks these new locations will do better. Wendy's didn...
Chili’s Bar & Grill has turned its business fortunes around, thanks to some wallet-friendly menu additions. This Dallas-based chain, known for its signature baby back ribs and fajitas, recently reported a stunning 14% increase in same-store revenues and a 6. 5% boost in customer traffic. The key to their success? A $10. 99 Big Smasher burger, a $6 margarita, and the ...
McDonald's isn’t having the easiest year. They've faced higher prices, health scares like the E. coli outbreak, and even politics got tangled up in their business. But they aren't giving up. They're trying to attract customers back by lowering prices. Experts think they're handling the tough times well. People are always watching McDonald's because it’s such a huge c...