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Been avoiding Taco Bell because of lack of Vegan Nacho Sauce? Problem solved.

 By Lisa Jennings on Sep. 28, 2023

The beloved Nacho Fries are back and this time in a new large size that can be ordered with dairy-free nacho sauce for those who want nothing to do with cheese.

Workforce

Calif. Gov. Newsom signs landmark fast-food wage bill into law

 By Peter Romeo on Sep. 28, 2023

The law, a compromise between restaurant and labor groups, will pave the way for a $20 minimum wage for 557,000 fast-food workers in the state on April 1, followed by annual wage hikes.

Food

KFC Smash'd Potato Bowls join the chain's expanding bowl lineup

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 25, 2023

The latest innovation pairs fries and mashed potatoes with cheese sauce, bacon and more cheese.

Financing

California's fast-food bill will affect more companies, but not many

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 19, 2023

The Bottom Line: Fewer than 200 restaurant chains will be affected by the lowered threshold included in the compromise fast-food legislation.

Workforce

The impact of the fast-food wage compromise in California won't be limited to fast food

By Lisa Jennings on Sep. 18, 2023

Limited-service restaurants may have avoided an existential threat, but a $20 per hour minimum is expected to have a profound impact on wage rates across all segments and up the salary ladder.

Food

KFC and Popeyes duke it out for spicy wing sovereignty

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 18, 2023

During the height of wing season, the two chicken chains are taking to a new battleground in the aftermath of the chicken sandwich wars.

Financing

California fast-food restaurants are about to get hit with a huge wage hike

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 14, 2023

The Bottom Line: Fast-food restaurants will have to pay $20 an hour under a compromise reached this week. How will operators pay for it?

Operations

McDonald's is getting rid of its self-serve drink stations

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 11, 2023

The burger giant is ditching self-serve soft drinks by 2032 to “create a consistent experience” across its different ordering channels.

Technology

Whataburger opens a digital-only restaurant

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 07, 2023

The location in Austin, Tex., is cashless and seatless and without a traditional drive-thru. Customers order via mobile app or kiosk.

Beverage

Wendy's gets with the pumpkin-spice program with new fall Frosty

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 06, 2023

The new Pumpkin Spice Frosty launches Tuesday along with the Pumpkin Spice Frosty Cream Cold Brew, the chain’s first two LTOs to feature the popular seasonal flavor.

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