Franchisees say it"s them, not big corporations, who are the real losers of California"s $20 fast-food wage

Fast-food chain Wendy's Co said on Thursday it would defer rent and ease royalty and marketing fee payments for franchisees, amid growing pressure in the restaurant industry due to coronavirus-related outlet closures......»»

Dunkin' Brands Group Inc on Thursday said it will ease royalty and advertising fee payments for franchisees in the United States and Canada, while McDonald's Corp is in talks to reduce some payments for franchisees......»»

Minimum-Wage Blowback - Fast Food Burger-Flipping Robot Works For $3 An Hour Over the years, we've documented the proliferation of artificial intelligence and robots in the workplace would lead to a tidal wave of job losses through 2.....»»

According to the vast majority of McDonald's Corp (NYSE: MCD) franchisees, the fast-food chain's biggest competitor is Chick-fil-A 0 read more.....»»

Irene Jiang / Business Insider Chick-fil-A is prevailing when it comes to growth and customer service, to the point where it's become the stuff of McDonald's franchisees' nightmares. Kali.....»»

The fast-food chain recently announced a price cut on the meatless sandwich......»»

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In-N-Out is one of California's most beloved fast-food chains. Sad.....»»

Samantha Lee/Business Insider McDonald's black franchisees make hundreds of thousands of dollars less a year, on average, than their white counterparts at the fast-food giant. Black franchis.....»»

Samantha Lee/Business Insider McDonald's black franchisees make hundreds of thousands of dollars less a year, on average, than their white counterparts at the fast-food giant. Black franchisees sa.....»»

Air Protein is a California-based startup that can make food out of thin air. 0 read more.....»»

McDonald's Corp employees on Thursday sued the fast food giant and several of its franchisees in Chicago over a store redesign that staffers say has made it easier for angry customers to leap over the counter and attack them......»»

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Raising Cane's has developed a cult following among customers, and it appears the fast-food brand may have gained fans in the commercial real estate community as well......»»

Shares of McDonald's Corp. slumped 2.5% in morning trading Monday, enough to pace the Dow Jones Industrial Average's decliners, after the fast-food giant pushed out former Chief Executive Steve Easterbrook for violating comp.....»»

Arizona is filled with outposts of most major national fast-food chains, including California's beloved In-N-Out Burger. But a homegrown slinger of sandwiches and frozen drinks takes the title for best fast food in the Grand Canyon State, according t.....»»

KFC is the latest fast-food outlet to sell Beyond Meat products......»»

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New Yorkers like to eat out. They spend 130% more money grabbing food outside home (like amazing sandwiches) than do residents<…; in the rest of the country, according to real estate firm CBRE... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

In Southern California real estate, $5 million gets you onto the beach. In Southern California real estate, $5 million gets you onto the beach......»»