To Beat Starbucks in China, Homegrown Chains Open a New Cafe Every Hour

Starbucks is making a big push, but other companies are pushing even harder as China moves…

Howard Schultz Steps Down From Starbucks Board

Schultz had returned to the coffee chain’s C-suite and board last year to help navigate challenges…

Fast-Food Worker Pay Set to Rise in California Under Union Deal

State fast-food workers at chains with at least 60 national locations would be paid a $20-an-hour…

WSJ News Exclusive | Subway Sandwich Chain Nears Sale

Private-equity firm Roark Capital is poised to clinch a deal for Subway with a $9.6 billion…

WSJ News Exclusive | Sweetgreen Hires Former Chipotle Executives, Readies Mid-America Push

Sweetgreen hired two former Chipotle Mexican Grill executives to lead its marketing and culinary development, part…

McDonald’s Extends Its Lead on America’s Smartphones

The battle isn’t for the tastiest sandwich or best drive-thru – digital reach is all that…

Why Businesses Can’t Stop Asking for Tips

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Google, McDonald’s, Exxon Headline Busy Earnings Week

A third of the S&P 500 are expected to report, including tech leaders Microsoft and Meta…

WSJ News Exclusive | Taco John’s, Taco Bell Terminate ‘Taco Tuesday’ Trademark Tussle

Restaurant chain Taco Johns said it was dropping its fight to defend its trademark of the…

Chipotle Is Bringing Its Burritos to Small Town U.S.A.

The fast-casual Mexican chain plans to build hundreds of locations in smaller markets as part of…