McDonald’s, Chipotle to Raise Menu Prices After California Approves $20 Fast Food Minimum
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McDonald’s, Chipotle to Raise Menu Prices After California Approves $20 Fast Food Minimum
McDonald’s, Chipotle to Raise Menu Prices , After California Approves $20 Fast Food Minimum Wage.
Fast food workers in California will receive at least $20 an hour starting April 1, 2024, Fox News reports.
Fast food workers in California will receive at least $20 an hour starting April 1, 2024, Fox News reports.
During an earnings call on Oct.
30, McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski said that the new law will have
"a wage impact for our California franchisees.".
Certainly, there’s going to be some element of that that does need to be worked through with higher pricing, McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski, via earnings call.
There’s also going to be things that
I know the franchisees and our
teams there are going to be
looking at around productivity.
, McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski, via earnings call.
How all of that plays out, there will
certainly be a hit in the short-term to
franchisee cash flow in California, tough
to know exactly what that hit will be
because of some of the mitigation efforts, McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski, via earnings call.
Chipotle Chief Financial Officer Jack Hartung also revealed
on an earnings call that the company will probably raise
prices in the state by a "mid-to-high single-digit" percentage.
Aside from wages, other rising costs often prompt restaurants to increase their prices.
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McDonald’s Releases $5 Value Meal , to Help Fight Inflation.
The fast-food chain will debut a "$5 Meal Deal"
in the U.S. beginning on June 25, CNN reports. .
We heard our fans loud and clear —
they’re looking for even more great
value from us, and this summer
that’s exactly what they’ll get. , Joe Erlinger, president of McDonald’s USA, via press release.
The value meal will include either a
McDouble or a McChicken sandwich, small fries, 4-piece chicken nuggets and small drink.
The value meal will include either a
McDouble or a McChicken sandwich, small fries, 4-piece chicken nuggets and small drink.
However, it will only be
available for a limited time.
Social media has been rife with consumers complaining about the prices of fast food lately, including the cost of food at McDonald's.
Social media has been rife with consumers complaining about the prices of fast food lately, including the cost of food at McDonald's.
Joe Erlinger, president of McDonald’s USA, put out a letter citing “viral social posts and poorly sourced reports that McDonald’s has raised prices significantly beyond inflationary rates.”.
The average price of a Big Mac
in the U.S. was $4.39 in 2019, Joe Erlinger, president of McDonald’s USA, via press release.
Despite a global pandemic and historic
rises in supply chain costs, wages and other
inflationary pressures in the years that
followed, the average cost is now $5.29.
That’s an increase of 21% (not 100%), Joe Erlinger, president of McDonald’s USA, via press release.
Other McDonald's franchisees are
offering deals such as "buy one, get one" breakfast sandwiches to entice customers.
Affordable prices and creating
memorable moments are what
McDonald’s is all about. , John Palmaccio, a McDonald’s owner and chair of the
Operator’s National Advertising Fund, via CNN.
As small business owners, it’s our
responsibility to deliver great
value to our local communities
when they need it most, John Palmaccio, a McDonald’s owner and chair of the
Operator’s National Advertising Fund, via CNN
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McDonald’s Ends , AI Drive-Thru Test With IBM.
Fox News reports that McDonald's has decided to end its artificial intelligence drive-thru program. .
According to 'Restaurant Business,'
McDonald's Chief Restaurant Officer Mason Smoot said
the decision was made "after a thoughtful review.".
McDonald's has decided to end
our current partnership with IBM
on AOT [automated order taking]
and the technology will be shut
off in all restaurants currently testing
it no later than July 26, 2024, Mason Smoot, McDonald's Chief
Restaurant Officer, via Fox News.
The program, which started
in 2021, saw over 100 McDonald's
locations help test the new technology.
While there have been successes
to date, we feel there is an
opportunity to explore voice
ordering solutions more broadly, Mason Smoot, McDonald's Chief
Restaurant Officer, via Fox News.
According to Smoot, McDonald's will make
"an informed decision on a future voice
ordering solution by the end of the year." .
The goal of the test was
to determine if an automated
voice ordering solution could
simplify operations for crew
and create a faster, improved
experience for our fans, McDonald's statement, via Fox News.
The company echoed Smoot's sentiment in
a statement to Fox News, while also addressing
the future of AI programs at McDonald's.
After thoughtful review, McDonald’s
has decided to end our current global
partnership with IBM on AOT beyond
this year. IBM remains a trusted
partner and we will still utilize
many of their products
across our global system, McDonald's statement, via Fox News.
We see tremendous opportunity in
advancing our restaurant technology
and will continue to evaluate
long-term, scalable solutions that
will help us make an informed decision
on a future voice ordering solution
by the end of the year, McDonald's statement, via Fox News.
We see tremendous opportunity in
advancing our restaurant technology
and will continue to evaluate
long-term, scalable solutions that
will help us make an informed decision
on a future voice ordering solution
by the end of the year, McDonald's statement, via Fox News
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‘Super Size Me’ Filmmaker
Morgan Spurlock , Dead at 53.
NBC News reports that the Oscar-nominated documentary filmmaker died on Thursday
due to cancer. .
It was a sad day, as we
said goodbye to my
brother Morgan, Morgan Spurlock’s Brother, Craig, via statement .
Morgan gave so much through his art, ideas and generosity. Today the world has lost a true creative genius and a special man. I am so proud to have worked together with him, Morgan Spurlock’s Brother, Craig, via statement .
Spurlock’s films usually dealt with sociopolical issues, his most famous being “Super Size Me.”.
In the film, Spurlock ate only McDonald’s for 30 days straight and documented the experience. .
The experiment had a drastic effect on both his physical and mental health.
showcasing the dangers of a poor diet and
spreading awareness on the unhealthy nutritional content from fast food restaurants.
The film was nominated for best documentary at the 2005 Academy Awards. .
Spurlock also directed "Where in the World Is
Osama bin Laden?," "The Greatest Movie Ever Sold," and "Mansome".
In 2013, he directed "One Direction:
This Is Us," a 3-D concert film.
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Spinach Recalled , After Testing Positive for Listeria.
Over 40 spinach products are being recalled after testing positive for the bacterial illness, according to federal health officials. .
The recall for "Fresh Spinach" was issued by
Solata Foods LLC in New York, Fox News reports. .
The spinach was tested by the New York State Department
of Agriculture and Market Food Inspectors.
Listeria was found in a "9-ounce package of Bogopa fresh spinach," Fox News reports. .
Production of the product has been halted.
Consumers are being advised to
return the affected product for a refund. .
No illnesses have been reported yet.
People who consume listeria can
develop listeriosis, which ranges in
severity and can last up to several weeks.
Symptoms include "fever, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea," Fox News reports.
Serious cases can result in "headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions," Fox News reports.
The bacterial infection can be fatal in
children and other susceptible people.
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Boycotts Lead SXSW to, Drop US Military Sponsors, for 2025 Festival.
On June 26, South by Southwest (SXSW) announced that the
United States Army would no longer be sponsoring the
2025 festival after boycotts by artists and panelists occurred in 2024.
On June 26, South by Southwest (SXSW) announced that the
United States Army would no longer be sponsoring the
2025 festival after boycotts by artists and panelists occurred in 2024.
After careful consideration,
we are revising our sponsorship
model. As a result, the U.S. Army,
and companies who engage in
weapons manufacturing, will
not be sponsors of SXSW 2025, SXSW statement, via Fox News.
Fox News reports that over 80 artists and panelists pulled
out of the 2024 festival "in solidarity with Palestine,"
according to the Austin for Palestine coalition.
Fox News reports that over 80 artists and panelists pulled
out of the 2024 festival "in solidarity with Palestine,"
according to the Austin for Palestine coalition.
The group called for a boycott of SXSW
over the organization's ties to the U.S. military
and weapons-manufacturing companies. .
In 2024, the U.S. Army, Defense Department, , Raytheon and L3Harris , all sponsored the SXSW festival.
In 2024, the U.S. Army, Defense Department, , Raytheon and L3Harris , all sponsored the SXSW festival.
We appreciated the opportunity
to join South by Southwest in 2024.
With U.S. Army Futures Command
headquartered in Austin, we value
any opportunity to join with our
community to ignite discovery
and make new connections. , Lt. Col. Jamie Dobson, U.S. Army Futures Command Spokesperson, via Fox News Digital.
The Army will continue to
seek opportunities to meet
technology innovators and
leaders, explore new ideas
and insights, and create dynamic
industry partnerships because
tomorrow is worth protecting. , Lt. Col. Jamie Dobson, U.S. Army Futures Command Spokesperson, via Fox News Digital.
Bands and artists participating in the boycott,
including Squirrel Flower, Scowl and Okay Shalom,
explained why they protested the 2024 festival. .
There are many ways SXSW is harmful
to working musicians, but I am pulling
out specifically because of the fact
that SXSW is platforming defense
contractors including Raytheon
subsidiaries as well as the U.S. Army,
a main sponsor of the festival, Squirrel Flower, also known as
Ella Williams, via Instagram.
Genocide profiteers like Raytheon
supply weapons to the IDF, paid for
by our taxes. A music festival should
not include war profiteers. I refuse
to be complicit in this and withdrawl
[sic] my art and labor in protest, Squirrel Flower, also known as
Ella Williams, via Instagram.
Genocide profiteers like Raytheon
supply weapons to the IDF, paid for
by our taxes. A music festival should
not include war profiteers. I refuse
to be complicit in this and withdrawl
[sic] my art and labor in protest, Squirrel Flower, also known as
Ella Williams, via Instagram
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George Strait Sets New , US Concert Attendance Record.
Strait played in front of 110,905 fans at Texas A&M's Kyle Field on June 15, Fox News reports. .
The feat broke the all-time concert attendance record in the U.S. which was previously held by the Grateful Dead. .
The feat broke the all-time concert attendance record in the U.S. which was previously held by the Grateful Dead. .
In 1977, the Grateful Dead played to
107,019 fans at New Jersey's Raceway Park. .
Breaking records isn't anything new for Strait.
He has the most No. 1 singles in any music genre, and he's the only musician to get a top 10 hit every year for the past three decades, Fox News reports. .
He's also had the most No. 1 country albums, selling over 120 million records globally.
Among those in attendance at Kyle Field on
June 15 were Gov. Greg Abbott and Sen. Ted Cruz.
Among those in attendance at Kyle Field on
June 15 were Gov. Greg Abbott and Sen. Ted Cruz
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Biden Celebrates Latest , Jobs Report , and Economic Gains .
'The Independent' reports that the United States economy
surpassed expectations in May while adding 272,000 jobs,
giving President Joe Biden a boost ahead of the 2024 election.
'The Independent' reports that the United States economy
surpassed expectations in May while adding 272,000 jobs,
giving President Joe Biden a boost ahead of the 2024 election.
The great American
comeback continues,
but we still have to
make more progress, Joe Biden, President of the United States, via 'The Independent'.
On my watch, 15.6 million
more Americans have
the dignity and respect
that comes with a job. , Joe Biden, President of the United States, via 'The Independent'.
Unemployment has been
at or below 4% for 30 months—
the longest stretch in 50 years. , Joe Biden, President of the United States, via 'The Independent'.
And a record high
share of working-age
women have jobs, Joe Biden, President of the United States, via 'The Independent'.
Despite Bureau of Labor Statistics data showing
a change of only 4%, the unemployment
rate exceeded economists' expectations. .
The greatest increase was seen in the health care
sector, which added 68,000 jobs in May,
while the government added another 43,000.
The greatest increase was seen in the health care
sector, which added 68,000 jobs in May,
while the government added another 43,000.
The month of May also saw wages go
up by 0.4%, contributing to a 4.1%
increase since the same time in 2023.
'The Independent' reports that the increase
in wages means that workers' earnings
have now outpaced inflation.
According to BLS data,
the consumer price index
increased by 3.4% in the past year
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Naples, Florida, Ranked Number One, Place to Live in the US.
'Naples Daily News' is proud to report that the Florida
city ranks as the number one Best Place to Live in the
United States, according to U.S. News & World Report.
The annual Best Places to Live in the U.S. list
often features the Southwestern Florida city for
its weather and overall quality of life.
In the past ten years, Naples has also emerged as
the Pickleball Capital of the World, hosting the very
first championships for the popular sport in 2016.
Naples, Florida, takes
the top spot due to its
strong desirability and job
market scores, and moderately
high quality-of-life score, U.S. News report, via 'Naples Daily News'.
Other Florida cities to make the list
were Sarasota at number 11 followed
by Pensacola at number 31.
Other Florida cities to make the list
were Sarasota at number 11 followed
by Pensacola at number 31.
According to U.S. News & World Report, the list is , "designed to help readers make the most informed
decision when choosing where to settle down.".
To craft the methodology,
U.S. News asked thousands
of people to tell us what
factors are important to them
when choosing a place to live, U.S. News statemet, via 'Naples Daily News'.
Data used in the report comes from the U.S. Census Bureau,
FBI, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Sharecare, the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Data used in the report comes from the U.S. Census Bureau,
FBI, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Sharecare, the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
According to U.S. News, cities are
ranked according to four indexes: , the Quality of Life Index, Value Index,
Job Market Index and Desirability Index.
Meanwhile, another Southwest Florida city, Fort Meyers, ranked
as the number one "Fastest Growing Places" list for the U.S.,
along with three other Florida cities ranking among the top 5.
Meanwhile, another Southwest Florida city, Fort Meyers, ranked
as the number one "Fastest Growing Places" list for the U.S.,
along with three other Florida cities ranking among the top 5
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