Fast Food News
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KFC switching to Coca-Cola across U.S. locations starting 2027
The fried chicken giant is ending its decades-long partnership with PepsiCo to refresh its menu and win back customers.
McDonald's sued over allegations of using AI for price-fixing
A new federal class-action lawsuit claims the fast-food giant is using an AI tool to inflate menu prices, but the company says the allegations are dead wrong.
Chick-fil-A CEO says no to drive-thru AI bots
While McDonald's and Wendy's go full automation, Chick-fil-A is keeping the human touch to protect their brand vibes.
Chick-fil-A: CEO says no IPO as brand doubles down on human-only service
While competitors race to automate, Chick-fil-A is keeping its growth private and its drive-thrus strictly human-to-human.
McDonald’s launching hand-breaded chicken test in 200 locations
The fast-food giant is betting big on a new $8.5 billion strategy to steal market share from Chick-fil-A and Raising Cane’s.
McDonald's AI Pricing: Why Your Big Mac Costs More Down the Street
The fast-food giant is using AI to help franchisees set prices, leading to wild cost gaps between stores just miles apart.
In-N-Out Burger is expanding in California: New locations coming soon
The burger giant is adding four new spots in SoCal and the Central Valley, with hiring already underway.
McDonald’s AI pricing: Is your Big Mac costing more thanks to an algorithm?
The fast-food giant is pushing franchisees to use AI tools that analyze local data to suggest prices, sparking fears of surveillance pricing.
El Pollo Loco is expanding to NYC as it chases national chain status
The West Coast favorite is hitting the East Coast next year, but can its grilled chicken win over a budget-conscious market?
In-N-Out Burger eyes new West LA location in battle for local dominance
The burger giant wants to build a new drive-thru spot on Sepulveda Boulevard, but it's set to clash with a legendary local favorite.
McDonald’s spending $8.5B to bring back PlayPlaces and ditch the sterile vibe
The fast-food giant is pivoting back to kid-friendly spaces to try and win over parents tired of soulless kiosks.