Fast-food chains are facing consumer pushback as Chili's targets McDonald's, Wendy's and Burger King over rising prices and ...

McDonald’s global comparable sales experienced a dip in the first quarter as consumers, weighed down by economic uncertainty, bought less fast food. The company said its global comparable sales went ...

Fast-food chains are increasingly competing with sit-down chains that offer meal deals for around $10. When does a fast-food meal feel like a deal? Apparently, when it's under $10. That's the ...

Although AI is likely to continue gobbling up market attention in 2026, some analysts see opportunity in big food stocks. After a two-year "normalization" period, during which independent mom-and-pop ...

While many fast food restaurants offer healthful menu options, most consumers are taking a pass; only 13 percent of those surveyed by Consumer Reports said they had eaten a healthful meal during their ...

As the U.S. food industry prepares for heightened traceability under the Food Safety Modernization Act’s (FSMA) Rule 204, a new national survey underscores just how concerned consumers remain about ...

From chicken tenders to value meal deals, these big food trends dominated chain restaurants in 2025, though we predict some ...

It's not surprising that the leading fast-food chains build their menus around burgers, chicken, and other beef-based offerings. The drinks-based chains and one pizza chain are, of course, exceptions, ...

A clear, concise look at why food fraud is rising, which categories are most at risk, and how industry can strengthen ...

Who knew this would happen? Fast food restaurants are losing early morning breakfast customers to convenience stores. So, in a way, convenience stores have become a steady rival to fast food chains ...

A ‘low sugar’ label here, a ‘high protein’ claim there. That’s the kind of simple front-of-pack information that used to suffice. But increasingly, consumers are turning over food and drink packaging ...