Restaurants
McDonald’s is about to report earnings. Here’s what to expect
McDonald’s french fries Picture Alliance | Picture Alliance | Getty Images McDonald’s is expected to report its first-quarter earnings before the bell on Tuesday. Here’s what Wall Street analysts surveyed by LSEG are expecting: Earnings per share: $2.72 expected Revenue: $6.16 billion expected The fast-food giant reported disappointing fourth-quarter sales. Boycotts after its Israeli licensee […]
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Starbucks, Workers United made ‘significant progress’ in this week’s contract talks
A Starbucks worker boards the Starbucks union bus after Starbucks workers stood on the picket line with striking SAG-AFTRA and Writers Guild of America (WGA) members in solidarity outside Netflix studios on July 28, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. Mario Tama | Getty Images Starbucks and Workers United, which represents roughly 500 of its cafes, […]
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Red Lobster seeks a buyer as it looks to avoid bankruptcy filing
Beleaguered seafood chain Red Lobster is seeking a buyer as it looks to avoid filing for bankruptcy, CNBC has learned. The company has considered filing for bankruptcy to help it restructure its debt and get out of a number of costly and lengthy leases, but it’s also sought a buyer in recent months, people familiar […]
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Chipotle abandons Farmesa Fresh Eatery spinoff after ghost kitchen closes
Chipotle is launching Farmesa Fresh Eatery first at Kitchen United’s upcoming Santa Monica location. Source: Chipotle Mexican Grill Chipotle Mexican Grill is abandoning its Farmesa Fresh Eatery spinoff after partner Kitchen United closed its ghost kitchens. A little over a year ago, Chipotle announced the opening of its first Farmesa location at Kitchen United’s Santa […]
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Chipotle is defying restaurant slump as earnings, traffic rise again
The logo of Chipotle Mexican Grill is seen in Manhattan, New York. Shannon Stapleton | Reuters Chipotle Mexican Grill on Wednesday reported quarterly earnings and revenue that beat analysts’ expectations, fueled by higher traffic to its restaurants. The stock rose 3% in extended trading. Here’s what the company reported compared with what Wall Street was expecting, based […]
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Starbucks resumes bargaining with union after two sides thaw relationship
Starbucks and the union that represents its baristas will resume contract negotiations on Wednesday, ending an extended stalemate. The two sides’ return to the bargaining table follows their February announcement that they found a “constructive path forward” during mediation discussions related to litigation over the union’s use of Starbucks’ branding. It marked a major pivot for […]
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PepsiCo earnings beat estimates but product recalls, weaker lower-income consumer hurt U.S. sales
PepsiCo on Tuesday reported quarterly earnings and revenue that beat analysts’ expectations, despite weaker U.S. demand caused by Quaker Oats recalls and backlash to higher prices for its drinks and snacks. Shares of the company were down less than 1% in premarket trading. Here’s what the company reported compared with what Wall Street was expecting, based on […]
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Drone startup Zipline hits 1 million deliveries, looks to restaurants as it continues to grow
A drone operator loads a Walmart package into Zipline’s P1 fixed-wing drone for delivery to a customer home in Pea Ridge, Arkansas, on March 30, 2023. Bunee Tomlinson Autonomous delivery drone startup Zipline said Friday that it hit its 1 millionth delivery to customers and that it’s eyeing restaurant partnerships in its next phase of […]
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Procter & Gamble raises earnings forecast but quarterly sales disappoint
In this photo illustration, Pantene and Head & Shoulders hair products are displayed on July 28, 2023 in San Anselmo, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Procter & Gamble on Friday reported mixed quarterly results but raised its full-year earnings outlook. Shares of the company were roughly flat in premarket trading. Here’s what P&G reported compared […]
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TGI Fridays to go public through merger with its U.K. franchisee
TGI Fridays logo is seen on one of their branches. John Lamparski | Lightrocket | Getty Images TGI Fridays and Hostmore, the chain’s U.K. franchisee, announced plans to merge on Tuesday. The all-share deal is valued at 177 million pounds ($220 million). If it closes, TGI Fridays, best known for its potato skins, chicken wings […]
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