From price increases to reformulated recipes, fast food has seen plenty of shake-ups this year. Here's a look at the biggest shifts so far in 2026.

Fast-food restaurants are changing their layouts and ordering systems as more customers choose drive-thru, takeout, and ...

Fast-food chains often bring back discontinued menu items to satisfy customer demand and generate excitement. Discover how ...

As the Q2 earnings season wraps, let’s dig into this quarter’s best and worst performers in the traditional fast food ...

You're currently following this author! Click to unsubscribe from email alerts. The new year brings a fresh crop of food trends, from sweet-and-spicy sauces to the hottest new vegetable hitting menus.

While running a fast-food giant might seem easy, few legacy chains have stood the test of time like McDonald’s (founded 1940) or KFC (founded 1952). Survival requires constant adaptation. According to ...

A study of more than 800 fast-food customers suggests that loyalty to a brand is shaped not only by satisfaction with the product or service but also by customers' emotional experiences. The study, ...

From dirty sodas to fruit refreshers, customizable drinks are becoming the biggest draw at the drive-through. Stephanie Gravalese is a food and beverage writer, photographer, recipe developer, and ...

California is about to mark an important milestone in the implementation of a hotly contested economic policy. Two years ago, in April 2024, a statewide, sector-specific minimum wage increase went ...

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