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Slow burger sales cost McDonald’s U.S. chief his job (opens the original)
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McDonald’s Corp. named a new U.S. president to bring “focus and urgency” to its home market, after the fast-food chain posted its slowest growth in over a year. Sales at established U.S. restaurants rose 0.8% in the second quarter, the company said Tuesday, its slowest growth since the start of 2025 and short of the average estimate of analysts polled by Bloomberg. While check sizes rose as customers bought pricier items, this was partly offset by a decline in visits. The chain named longtime ex
Taco Bell knew of parasite outbreak weeks before nationwide lettuce warning (opens the original)
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Michigan health authorities were in touch with Taco Bell’s parent company, Yum! Brands Inc., about a parasitic outbreak in early July, weeks before the company officially alerted consumers. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services held a call with Yum on July 2 to discuss cyclospora, according to documents obtained by Bloomberg News through a public records request. In a follow-up email, officials asked to connect with the company’s supply chain quality assurance and communications t
New drinks, burritos and perks help Chipotle and Starbucks beat cautious consumers (opens the original)
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Consumers’ reluctance to spend is no match for fruity refreshers and chipotle honey chicken burritos. Two of the largest US restaurant companies, Starbucks Corp. and Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc., both raised their guidance on Wednesday after stronger-than-expected quarters. Sales at both chains were bolstered by trendy new menu items and revamped loyalty programs. The results show that diners are still willing to open their wallets to eat out if the prices and flavors are right. They also offer h
Starbucks bets on AI to replace Microsoft and IBM software (opens the original)
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Starbucks Corp. is developing in-house tools with the help of artificial intelligence that could replace some software applications it now buys from companies such as Microsoft Corp. and International Business Machines Corp. The coffee chain is building alternatives to a Microsoft system that tracks inventory and an IBM tool that manages maintenance, according to an internal presentation reviewed by Bloomberg News. Some of the Starbucks-developed software could roll out by the end of next year,
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