Santa Rosa helps students get fast food jobs

The Santa Rosa city government’s Public Employment Service Office teamed up with the Department of Labor and Employment- Laguna and McDonald’s Philippines to provide jobs to 63 students. The 63 are part of the Special Program for Employment of...

Three restaurant chains hit with slip-and-fall suits 

HOUSTON - Whataburger, Jack in the Box and Golden Corral are just a few of the restaurants named as defendants in slip and fall lawsuits recently filed in Harris County District Court. A woman is suing Whataburger alleging she slipped on a wet...

Heston Blumenthal reveals he's taking weight-loss drug Wegovy and shares fears that slimming jabs could pose a threat to the food industry

Heston Blumenthal has revealed he's taking the weight-loss drug Wegovy. The celebrity chef, 59, told how he's been taking the slimming aid to help combat the effects of his bipolar medication, having been diagnosed with type 1 bipolar in 2023....

Waterville writer inquires about job at fast-food restaurant | Column

Don’t get excited, I’m still here, I’m just practicing in case they call me back with an offer from McDonald’s. Why McDonald’s? Have you seen that sign in the grass as you drive in? NOW HIRING. $18.00 AN HOUR! I’ve driven past that sign for over...

Heston Blumenthal warns weight loss drugs will be bad for food industry

9 & Dine: Popular BBQ restaurant scores 100, live insects found at fast-food chain

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) -This week’s restaurant scores are in! Smokey Pig scores 100 Smokey Pig on 1617 11th Avenue in Columbus is our perfect restaurant this week. After serving the Fountain City for over 70 years, the staff continues to make sure...

Jessica Biel Reveals the 1 Kind of Fast Food That's Not Allowed in Her House By Moná Thomas

NEED TO KNOW Jessica Biel says McDonald’s takeout is banned in her household She prefers spending more on “fancy” burgers and fries for her sons Silas and Phineas The proud mom recently shared sweet behind-the-scenes moments from Justin...

Former Bahamas PM proposes ban on fast food chains in Family Islands

Former Bahamas Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis is calling for bold legislative action to protect the health of Bahamians living on the Family Islands by preventing international fast food chains from setting up shop there. - Advertisement -...

Wait — These 8 Popular Restaurant Chains Are Actually From The Detroit Area?

Detroit is well-known as the largest city in Michigan. It's the birthplace of Motown Records and Ford Motor Co., earning it the nickname of "Motor City." But perhaps the city's greatest unsung history is its contribution to the world of food....

Chicken dinners really are winners in fast-food battle

Would you queue for four hours to eat some fried chicken? Hundreds of people did in December when Dave’s Hot Chicken opened its first UK restaurant in Soho. The queues have died down now, but the willingness of people (to be honest, those in the...

KPMG’s Elliott Marer on pressure and possibilities amid a food industry in flux

2025 food deals are about boosting growth, gaining scale, and staying relevant in a tough, evolving market, shares KPMG Canada's Elliot Marer. The food industry has seen a flurry of mergers, acquisitions and restructurings in recent months. From...

‘Incredible’ fast food chain from Australia to open 100 new UK stores

It has ‘the best burrito in town’ (Picture: Zambrero) It’s been called ‘the best Mexican on the market’ – and now this Aussie-born favourite is planning to take over the UK. The popular fast food chain Zambrero, known for its customisable burritos...

Heston Blumenthal warns weight loss drugs will be bad for food industry

Chef Heston Blumenthal has warned that weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy will have a negative effect on the food industry. Blumenthal, who has been awarded seven Michelin stars over the course of his career, said of the injections: “You...

"CALL ME": After Arby's deal, $100,000 Sophie Cunningham eyes new partnership with Texas restaurant chain ahead of Paige Bueckers matchup

Fever guard Sophie Cunningham's popularity has grown significantly during her time in Indiana. Announcing a deal with Arby's during the Fever's game against the Sky on Sunday, Cunningham seems to be eyeing a new partnership with Texas restaurant...

Fast-food wage hike

Will L.A. learn from the fast-food wage fallout? On April 19, 2024, The Acorn published my letter about the long-term impact of California’s new $20 minimum wage for fast food workers. At the time, I raised concerns about the broader economic...

The 2025 QSR 50: Fast Food’s Leading Annual Report

Each year, the QSR 50 provides a data-driven ranking of the largest quick-service restaurant chains in the U.S., offering insight into the strategies shaping the fast-food industry. The latest edition reveals a sector defined by resilience,...

BACKFIRED: California fast-food employment tanks under new $20 minimum wage

Proving conservatives right again, a newly released study conducted by the National Bureau of Economic Research shows that California experienced massive job loss since enacting a $20 minimum wage across the state. AB 1228 was passed by the...

Eat The Rich: Consumers Making Over $100K Order Most Fast Food

Despite QSRs across the country continuing to battle for the best meal deal, a recent survey by consumer insights platform Zappi revealed that fewer lower- to middle-income consumers see fast food as affordable. The study surveyed a representative...

Major Restaurant Chain Gets Hit With Civil Rights Complaint Over Alleged DEI Oriented Hiring Practices

Texas Roadhouse is under scrutiny after a conservative legal group filed a civil rights complaint alleging the restaurant chain illegally used race and gender criteria in its hiring and board selection practices. Key Facts: America First Legal...

I was set on a 3-course meal for our wedding but my KFC loving hubby won & we had a fast food buffet of fried chicken

MANY brides and grooms spend hours choosing fancy food for their wedding guests. However, one couple ditched the formal flair for a “Finger Lickin' Good” spread that was a whole lot cheaper - and apparently went down well with guests. 2 A bride...