The new chain is seen as competition for Starbucks and Dunkin, as it will focus on coffee, drinks and more, CBS News reports.
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The new chain is seen as competition for Starbucks and Dunkin, as it will focus on coffee, drinks and more, CBS News reports.
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The new chain is seen as competition for Starbucks and Dunkin, as it will focus on coffee, drinks and more, CBS News reports.
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McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski said that CosMc's will serve the demand for an "afternoon beverage pick-me-up.".
The concept is "what would
happen if a McDonald's
character from the 1980s
that was part alien, part surfer,
part robot" opened a restaurant
today, Kempczinski said.
.
Drinks that will be offered include
"a churro frappe, a s'mores cold brew and
a tumeric-spiced latte," CBS News reports.
Non-coffee beverages, "sweet and savory treats" and Egg McMuffins will also be served.
The first CosMc's location opened in Bolingbrook, Illinois, on Dec.
7.
It was so busy that one man told CBS Chicago that
it took three hours for him to get a frappe.
10 more locations are slated
to open in Texas next year.
The company will study business results for at least
a year before deciding if it will expand further.
McDonald's, however, intends to open
10,000 more stores around the world by 2027
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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Shelley Duvall, the actress known for playing Wendy Torrance in 'The Shining' and starring in numerous Robert Altman films, has died. She was 75. Dan Gilroy, Duvall's life partner since 1989, told The Hollywood Reporter she died in her sleep of complications from diabetes at her home in Blanco, Texas. He said, "My dear, sweet, wonderful life partner and friend left us. Too much suffering lately, now she’s free. Fly away, beautiful Shelley."
Credit: The Hollywood Reporter Duration: 02:00Published
Hurricane Beryl is barreling towards the Texas coast, posing a grave threat to communities and industries. Originally a devastating Category 5 storm in the Caribbean, Beryl has regained strength as a Category 1 hurricane over warm Gulf waters, with forecasts suggesting it could reach Category 2 before landfall near Houston. Acting Governor Patrick has declared a state of emergency across 120 counties, prompting school closures and preemptive flight cancellations. Major oil ports in Corpus Christi, Galveston, and Houston are shut down, anticipating disruptions to oil exports and refinery operations. As coastal towns prepare for Beryl's impact, emergency responders urge residents to heed evacuation orders due to potential power outages and severe flooding. Stay updated on this developing situation with our coverage.
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Netflix to Open Entertainment, Dining, and Shopping Complexes in 2025.
Two Netflix Houses will open in the
U.S. next year, 'Variety' reports.
They will be located in
King of Prussia, PA, and Dallas, TX.
They will be located in
King of Prussia, PA, and Dallas, TX.
They will occupy former department stores that are over 100,000 square feet. .
Within the Netflix Houses, there will be shopping outlets, restaurants and "experiential activities" linked to big franchises such as 'Bridgerton,' 'Stranger Things' and 'Squid Game,' 'Variety' reports. .
Within the Netflix Houses, there will be shopping outlets, restaurants and "experiential activities" linked to big franchises such as 'Bridgerton,' 'Stranger Things' and 'Squid Game,' 'Variety' reports. .
Within the Netflix Houses, there will be shopping outlets, restaurants and "experiential activities" linked to big franchises such as 'Bridgerton,' 'Stranger Things' and 'Squid Game,' 'Variety' reports. .
Within the Netflix Houses, there will be shopping outlets, restaurants and "experiential activities" linked to big franchises such as 'Bridgerton,' 'Stranger Things' and 'Squid Game,' 'Variety' reports. .
The new Netflix Houses will build upon previous pop-ups that have been staged for popular series and Netflix Bites...
The new Netflix Houses will build upon previous pop-ups that have been staged for popular series and Netflix Bites...
... in order to “create an unforgettable venue to explore your favorite Netflix stories and characters beyond the screen year-round,” Netflix said.
At Netflix House, you can enjoy regularly
updated immersive experiences, indulge
in retail therapy, and get a taste — literally —
of your favorite Netflix series and films
through unique food and drink offerings, Marian Lee, Netflix’s chief marketing officer, via statement.
We’ve launched more than
50 experiences in 25 cities, and Netflix
House represents the next generation
of our distinctive offerings. , Marian Lee, Netflix’s chief marketing officer, via statement.
The venues will bring our beloved
stories to life in new, ever-changing
and unexpected ways, Marian Lee, Netflix’s chief marketing officer, via statement
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