Is McDonald's More Innovative Than Apple? by Michael Lewis Jun 13th 2013 5:00AM It may sound strange to call a fast-food joint more innovative than the poster child for new technology, but what's happening at McDonald's is making the market say "Wow!"
'Free Doughnut Day': Padding Our Waistlines -- and Investors' Wallets by Rick Aristotle Munarriz Jun 7th 2013 5:00AM It's free doughnut day at Dunkin' Donuts and Krispy Kreme, and both companies can afford the sugary largesse: Their earnings reports have been sweet too.
Something Big is Eating Your Old Favorite Restaurant Chains by Rick Aristotle Munarriz May 30th 2013 9:55AM It's not the best of times to be running a casual dining or fast food chain. Their sales are sputtering because another restaurant category is eating their lunch.
Waitstaff Raises Decades Overdue - but You Can Help by Selena Maranjian May 29th 2013 9:30AM Many tipped restaurant employees haven't seen a raise in 22 years, but there are ways you can help boost their wages.
Top 5 Most Valuable Global Brands by CNNMoney May 21st 2013 11:34AM Apple remains the top global brand with an estimated value of $185 billion. Which other companies have brands worth billions?
Big Ticket Buffet(t): The World's Most Expensive Dinner Guests by Bruce Watson May 20th 2013 12:34PM Want to break bread with one of the country's top movers-and-shakers, or perhaps a movie star or musical icon? Here are a few of the most expensive dinner dates in history.
Why Taco Bell and Popeyes Want to Serve You Breakfast by Matt Brownell May 17th 2013 4:00PM Taco Bell and Popeyes are jumping into the breakfast game. Here's why fast food chains that always focused on lunch and dinner are desperate to serve you waffles and grits.
Where Moms Can Eat Free on Mother's Day by Matt Brownell May 10th 2013 4:41PM It may not be fine dining, but these restaurant chains will let your mom eat free on Mother's Day.
Fast Food Chains Vie for Thrifty Diners Amid Low Growth by DailyFinance Staff May 10th 2013 12:15PM McDonald's, Burger King and Wendy's are fighting for cash-strapped customers. With growth sluggish and beef prices high, the dollar menu and chicken items are points of focus.
Wendy's First-Quarter Profit Tumbles 83% by The Associated Press May 8th 2013 8:14AM Wendy's first-quarter net income falls 83 percent from a year ago, as the fast-food icon seeks to transform its image.
Is Your Pack-a-Day Habit a Vice, or an Opportunity? by Rich Smith May 6th 2013 12:30PM A new website called costofyourvices.com wants to help you tally up the price of your bad habits. We'll take it a step further and help you make some money from those vices.
What to Watch This Week: Earnings, 'Iron Man 3' and Margaritas by Rick Aristotle Munarriz Apr 29th 2013 11:56AM Trex, Jamba Juice and Siruis XM will report earnings this week, but the more interesting questions may be how much will be earned by "Iron Man 3" or Chipotle's new margaritas.
Burger King has a Whopper of a Quarter as Earnings Double by The Associated Press Apr 26th 2013 8:20AM Burger King says its first-quarter earnings more than doubled even though revenue fell, as the fast-food chain trimmed several restaurant-related expenses.
Asia's Wacky Business Ideas by CNBC Apr 22nd 2013 5:00PM These products may be wacky and weird, but somehow, in Asia, they make business sense. Check out these unusual innovations that have caught fire across the Pacific.
Fast Food's Green Trend: Making Burgers, Lattes Earth-Friendly by Bruce Watson Apr 22nd 2013 9:00AM Top chains like McDonald's and Starbucks are trying to make fast food more environmentally friendly -- and more profitable.
5 Winners and Losers of the Week in Business by Rick Aristotle Munarriz Apr 19th 2013 12:23PM Among the wins and losses in business this week: the well-timed announcement of a bar-raising new cruise ship and a painful computer failure at a major airline.
Sales Fall at 'Broken' McDonald's by Matt Brownell Apr 19th 2013 8:57AM Sales have once again dipped at McDonald's, which is dealing with customer-service issues and economic headwinds.
McDonald's to Roll Out New 'Dual-Point' Ordering System by Rick Aristotle Munarriz Apr 15th 2013 5:00AM Facing a spike in customer complaints about disorganized service, McDonald's is rolling out a new dual-point ordering system.
McDonald's Tells Franchises 'Service Is Broken' by DailyFinance Staff Apr 11th 2013 12:10PM The top complaint of McDonald's customers is that employees are rude or unprofessional. Company officials recently told franchise operators that "service is broken."
KFC's China Sales Hit Hard by Bird Flu Outbreak by The Associated Press Apr 11th 2013 7:50AM Yum Brands says a new strain of flu is hurting its KFC sales in China, putting added pressure on its efforts to recover from an earlier controversy over its chicken suppliers.
No Bones About It, KFC to Offer Boneless Chicken by The Associated Press Apr 5th 2013 1:03PM KFC says it's introducing deep-fried boneless chicken pieces on April 14 as an alternative to its traditional breast, thigh and drumstick pieces.
Panera Tries a New Pay-What-You-Want Experiment -- with Chili by The Associated Press Mar 27th 2013 3:47PM Order a bowl of turkey chili at a St. Louis-area Panera Bread cafe and it'll cost you a penny. Or $5. Or $100. In other words, whatever you decide.
Burger Giants Follow Panera and Subway Toward Upscale Fare by Rick Aristotle Munarriz Mar 27th 2013 3:10PM McDonald's, Wendy's, and Burger King have been rolling out new sandwiches that will pit them against Subway, Panera, and even the gourmet burger joints.
Why Domino's is Promising Slower Pizza Delivery by Matt Brownell Mar 27th 2013 11:35AM In a big shift from its old "30 minutes or less" guarantee, Domino's is now promising it will take longer to deliver your pizza.
