Robots are already working in fast-food restaurants — here's exactly what...
McDonald's, KFC, Panera, Wendy's, and other fast food joints already have robot employees.Experts believe this automation won't replace human workers. Instead, they say the bots fill major labor gaps...
View ArticleTaco Bell's limited-time fries paid off big for the chain, and now they're...
Taco Bell started serving fries in January. The fries were the most successful launch in Taco Bell's history, with the chain selling 53 million total orders before the limited-time item disappeared...
View ArticleMcDonald's is now serving muffin tops for breakfast — and they're basically...
McDonald's is expanding their breakfast menu and will be offering muffin toppers, as well as other new pastries. The fast food company's shares are down, and a renewed focus on breakfast is one way...
View ArticleHere's how much it costs to open a Papa John's restaurant (PZZA)
Papa John's is one of the cheapest restaurants to franchise. It costs about $300,000 to open a new Papa John's restaurant.By comparison, opening a McDonald's restaurant requires $1 million to $2.2...
View ArticleMcDonald's employees share the 4 things they wish they could tell management
McDonald's restaurant crew members typically work under a number of managers.Business Insider spoke with numerous current and former McDonald's employees about their own experiences with the chain's...
View ArticleMcDonald's employees share the 4 best things about working at the fast food...
McDonald's jobs — like all jobs — have pros and cons.McDonald's crew members shared the best aspects of the work with Business Insider.A good number said they enjoyed the discounted meals, while others...
View ArticleBanning plastic straws sounds annoying, but here's why it's a fight cities...
Starbucks announced on Monday that it plans to eliminate single-use plastic straws globally by 2020. Last month, McDonald's said it will start testing plastic straw alternatives at select US locations...
View Article7 of the worst things McDonald's employees have seen on the job
McDonald's restaurant crew members have seen it all.Business Insider spoke with several current and former McDonald's employees about the worst things they've seen on the job.They shared their horror...
View ArticleThe highest-calorie menu items you can order from 20 fast-food chains
Most people don't go to fast-food restaurants for something to eat with the intention of being healthy. We all know that, more often than not, fast-food chains sell us items that are high in calories,...
View ArticleHere's what it's like to eat at McDonald's in 7 countries around the world (MCD)
McDonald's has thousands of locations all around the world. We asked six of our international colleagues — in Singapore, Japan, India, Sweden, and the Netherlands — to visit a McDonald's location near...
View ArticleMcDonald's is giving away free fries. Here's how to get some. (MCD)
McDonald's is giving away free French fries on Friday, July 13 in celebration of National French Fry Day. Customers need to download and register for the McDonald's app, and then use the app to make a...
View ArticleWe tried french fries from 5 major fast-food chains to see who does it best,...
Taco Bell has come out with seasoned french fries in a clear jab at McDonald's and other burger-and-fry chains. We compared them to fries from other major fast-food chains, including Burger King,...
View ArticleMcDonald's employees share the 11 menu items they'd never eat
The McDonald'smenu has tons of options for customers.And McDonald's crew members themselves have their own frequent picks— as well as orders they tend to avoid.Business Insider spoke with numerous...
View ArticleYou can get free McDonald's French fries every Friday for the rest of the...
McDonald's is giving away free french fries every Friday through the end of the year.Get an order of free medium fries with any purchase that's greater than $1 every Friday. Customers must use the...
View ArticleMcDonald's employees share their 8 best tips for customers
McDonald's restaurant crew members know all about how you can save time and money at the fast food chain.Business Insider recently spoke with several current and former McDonald's employees.They...
View ArticleMcDonald's went from testing delivery to offering it at 5,000 locations...
McDonald's has gone from testing delivery at 200 stores to partnering with UberEats at more than 5,000 locations across the United States in less than two years. McDonald's delivery is now available...
View ArticleMcDonald's is giving away free fries every Friday. Here's how to get some. (MCD)
McDonald's is offering free french fries every Friday for the rest of the year.Customers need to download and register for the McDonald's app and use it to make a purchase in order to be eligible for...
View ArticleMcDonald's salads linked to parasitic illness outbreak that has sickened more...
Health officials have identified McDonald's salads as the possible source of a parasitic illness outbreak that has sickened 163 people across 10 states. The illness, caused by the cyclospora parasite,...
View Article7 fast-food chains with Weight Watchers-friendly breakfasts
With the introduction of Weight Watchers’ newly expanded list of zero point foods– including Greek yogurt, eggs, fruit, and vegetables – eating a SmartPoints budget-friendly breakfast is easier than...
View ArticleMcDonald's beats on earnings even as US sales growth slows (MCD)
McDonald's beat expectations for its second-quarter earnings and revenue, thanks in part to price increases. US comparable sales, at stores open for at least one year, fell short of analysts'...
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