PepsiCo bets on higher soda sales as restaurants reopen
PepsiCo Inc said on Thursday it expects organic revenue growth to pick up pace in the second quarter, betting on higher soda sales from restaurants that are gradually reopening following the speedy rollout of coronavirus vaccines.
CarMax offering 24-hour test drives with free Dunkin'
CarMax has teamed up with Dunkin' to offer $10 gift cards to customers who take one of its cars for a 24-hour test drive. The used car retailer is also allowing purchased cars to be returned for a full refund within 30 days.
McDonald's to mandate anti-harassment training worldwide
McDonald’s will mandate worker training to combat harassment, discrimination and violence in its restaurants worldwide starting next year, the company said Wednesday.
Chick-fil-A testing delivery robots in California
The next time you order some Chick-fil-A, a robot might be making the delivery.
Taco Bell to open a cantina in Times Square with ‘digital-only ordering’
Taco Bell is making its mark in the heart of The Big Apple.
Amazon launches Aplenty, a private-label food line
The new food label is already currently available online and in-store at Amazon Fresh.
Kraft Heinz 'Mayochup' dispute revived by US appeals court
Like David and Goliath fighting over a mayonnaise-ketchup blend, the small-business owner of a nine-room Star Motel in Lacombe, Louisiana can’t sue behemoth Kraft Heinz for selling a comparable condiment, said the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
Some NYC restaurants tire of forking over delivery-app fees
In recent years, New York City restaurants have complained about the fees that third-party ordering and delivery platforms, such as Grubhub and DoorDash, charge them. Those concerns have only escalated during the pandemic.
Impossible Foods in talks to list on the stock market
Impossible Foods Inc is preparing for a public listing which could value the U.S. plant-based burger maker at around $10 billion or more, according to people familiar with the matter.
IHOP aims to hire 10K people from a ‘National Recruiting Day’ in May
The International House of Pancakes is planning to expand its restaurant workforce by thousands in the next month.
McDonald's seeks damages against Tyson Foods, Pilgrim's Pride over chicken price-fixing claims: report
"McDonald's distribution centers (DCs) may have been victims of the purported conspiracy, unknowingly purchasing broiler chickens from Tyson and Keystone Foods (now owned by Tyson) at alleged wrongfully-inflated prices, which our DCs then resold to McDonald's and franchisees," Marion Gross, McDonald's chief supply chain officer, and Angie Steele, the interim US general counsel wrote in the memo.
Budweiser launches commercial on National Beer Day encouraging people to get vaccinated
The ad starts with the words "Remember this?" and transitions into a multitude of images showing groups of people drinking Budweiser in various public settings such as backyard barbeques, baseball games, and concerts.
Lady Gaga, Dom Pérignon team up for charity champagne collaboration
Lady Gaga and Dom Pérignon have partnered for a champagne collaboration benefitting her Born This Way foundation.
MLB moving All-Star Game from Georgia 'devastating' to business, restaurant owner says
Manuel's Tavern owner Brian Maloof discusses the impact of the MLB moving the All-Star Game from Atlanta to Denver after new Georgia voting laws.
Firehouse Subs looks to hire 12K people in April with ‘first-ever national recruitment event’
Firehouse Subs is hosting a three-day hiring event in hopes of recruiting 12,000 restaurant workers.
Resurgence in drive-thrus, curbside pickup 'beneficial' for restaurants: Ex-McDonald's USA CEO
Drive-thru windows are making a comeback as more patrons seek contactless dining options.
Taco Bell aims to hire 5K people from outdoor Hiring Parties
Taco Bell is looking to expand its restaurant workforce by 5,000 people.
Georgia Republicans request Coke products be banned from their offices
A handful of GOP state legislators in Georgia are requesting the removal of Coca-Cola products from their offices after the Atlanta-based beverage giant criticized the new elections law.
Congress urgess Tai to put whiskey tariffs on the rocks
WASHINGTON - Some 50 members of Congress on Monday urged U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai to take action to secure removal of 25% tariffs on American Whiskey imposed by the European Union and Britain in retaliation for U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum.
Food-delivery investors are overstuffed
Back in December, it seemed investors were craving food-delivery stocks with almost as much fervor as they were the vaccines. Now that the shots are here, investors' tastes seemed to have changed.



















