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Differences bubble up between PepsiCo and Coca-Cola on diversity programs

PepsiCo is part of a growing list of companies that have scaled back diversity and inclusion programs in the wake of Donald Trump's presidential victory....

New Starbucks CEO announces global layoffs, aims at streamlining operations

In a letter to employees released Monday, Chairman and CEO Brian Niccol said the company will inform employees who are being laid off by mid-day...

Breakfast is booming at US restaurants. Is it also contributing to high egg prices?

It's unclear what percentage of the U.S. egg supply goes to restaurants instead of supermarkets, but analysts say it's putting strain on shoppers' wallets. ...

Starbucks plans to downsize menu, roughly cutting 30% of beverage, food offerings

Starbucks will also add digital menus to all of its company-owned U.S. stores over the next 18 months to make ordering options clearer. WASHINGTON...

Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol announces plans for corporate layoffs

Starbucks said Friday it plans an unspecified number of layoffs as it restructures its corporate staff. SEATTLE — Starbucks said Friday, Jan. 17, it...

Wendy’s closing 140 more restaurants as part of push to update its locations

Wendy's said the closing restaurants are located all around the country, but will be offset by new openings. WASHINGTON — Wendy’s plans to close...

Starbucks discontinues line of drinks that former CEO called ‘transformational’

Starbucks also announced Wednesday that it would no longer charge extra for using non-dairy beverages in its drinks. SEATTLE — Starbucks' new Chairman and...

McDonald’s value meals turn around US sales in third quarter with customers hungry for deals

The company tried to lure back customers with cheaper food options, but recent scandals could reverse the gains made with those value meals. WASHINGTON...

McDonald’s addresses viral $18 Big Mac meal, says media ‘exaggerated’ price increases

McDonald’s saw a marked slowdown in store traffic in the first quarter of 2024 as inflation-weary customers in the U.S. and other big markets ate...

Thousands of US Uber and Lyft drivers plan Valentine’s Day strikes

Justice for App Workers, the group organizing the strikes, says workers are seeking higher pay, access to health care and more job security. ...

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