Starbucks' new CEO is set to make up to $113 million — the average total pay for a barista is $49,000
Brian Niccol is set to get up to $113 million in compensation as Starbucks' CEO, most of it in stock rewards.
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These graphs show how much people have cut back on visiting Starbucks — a key driver of its sudden management shake-up
Comparable sales are down in Starbucks' two biggest markets: the US and China. Analysts say it needs to focus on its prices.
The heartbreaking reason Gen Z is struggling to find love
From pricey restaurants to premium apps, the soaring cost of going on dates is pricing young singles out of the market.
It's been another bad quarter for the fast-food industry. Burgers and pizza are too expensive, and Americans just don't want to splash out.
Fast-food giants like McDonald's, Starbucks, and KFC reported drops in comparable US sales. In particular, lower-income consumers are cutting back.
Starbucks' new CEO has a chance to remake the coffee chain. Analysts say he could overhaul the menu — and more
Chipotle's Brian Niccol could make big changes as Starbucks' CEO, from how the chain attracts younger customers to its stores in China.
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6 ways Starbucks' incoming chief Brian Niccol transformed Chipotle
Analysts say Brian Niccol, who spearheaded Chipotle's turnaround, is a great pick to head up Starbucks.
Starbucks is betting big that Chipotle's CEO can make it special again. He'll have his work cut out for him.
Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol is set to become Starbucks' CEO. He's led a turnaround effort before, which could be good news for the coffee chain.
I compared 3-course meals at Chili's and TGI Fridays. The prices were nearly identical, but the differences in the food were stark.
TGI Fridays and Chili's have very similar menus, but I wanted to see which chain restaurant actually has the best apps, ribs, and dessert.
McDonald's new big burger is called the Big Arch. Branding experts say the name makes it sound superior to its rivals.
The prefix "Mc" has become synonymous with the world's biggest burger chain. So have the Golden Arches.
McDonald's says fast food sales are suffering most in California
McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski discussed the impact that California's $20 fast food minimum wage hike and rising prices are having on sales.
The oldest restaurant in every state
Some of the oldest restaurants in America have been open since the late 1600s, while others were the site of key moments during the Revolutionary War.
Burger King temporarily closed a restaurant in New York after a woman said her 4-year-old's meal was smeared with blood
Burger King said that it had temporarily closed the restaurant in New York for deep cleaning and staff retraining.
McDonald's just admitted it's too expensive, and it's driving some customers away
McDonald's global comparable sales dropped 1%. CEO Chris Kempczinski said the company hadn't homed in strongly enough on value.
A man sued a restaurant after a bone in his 'boneless' wings got lodged in his throat. He lost.
A man in Ohio had to visit the ER after a bone from a boneless wing got lodged in his throat, a lawsuit said.
My friend and I spent $390 at one of the most-awarded Chinese restaurant chains. I'd only return on 2 conditions.
We dined at high-end Chinese restaurant chain Mott 32. Some things, like the dessert platter, were worth it, but other dishes let us down.
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Coca-Cola says fewer people are eating dinner out, and it's hurting sales of its drinks
There's been "some softness in away-from-home channels," Coca-Cola CEO James Quincey told investors.
McDonald's $5 meal deal is working, and it shows how hungry diners are for value deals
McDonald's, Starbucks, Chili's, and Burger King are among the restaurants that have added new value meal options this year. For many, they're working.
I ordered the same breakfast at Cracker Barrel and Waffle House. The winning meal came with more food at a lower price.
I ordered the same meal, including biscuits and gravy and hash-brown bowls, at Cracker Barrel and Waffle House to see which had the best food.
I ate at the world's biggest Starbucks. The meal was tasty, and the setting was super cool, but it wasn't worth the $43 I spent.
The Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Chicago sells an extensive menu of upscale food and drinks not available at its normal stores.
California put up its fast-food wage to $20. Its governor is adamant it's not causing employment to fall.
Critics of the legislation warned that the higher wages could lead to restaurants laying off some of their workers, or even closing down.