Mapped: the average hourly wages for fast-food workers in every U.S. state, from California's $20+ pay to Mississippi's lowest rates.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Fast-food prices have risen so high that traffic from one of the industry’s core customer bases, low-income households, has dropped by double digits. The low-income ...

As several area fast-food restaurants closed in recent months, an industry expert painted a bleak picture for the future of burger joints. A Burger King restaurant in Fairview Twp., Luzerne County, closed Feb. 11 and another in the Eynon section of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. "Profitability in the fast-food industry is complex," Taylor said. "While cheaper ingredients and low labor costs play significant roles, selling high-profit items, such as specialty ...

Nearly a decade after making a high-profile food sourcing pledge, Chick-fil-A says it may not meet its own deadline. The chain may fall short of its promise to consumers to switch to 100% cage-free eggs by the end of 2026 — citing ongoing industry ...

Fast food items that disappeared for a reason Fast food chains constantly introduce new menu items seeking the next viral sensation or profit-driving staple, but most innovations fail to achieve lasting success.

New research published by Pepperdine University is attempting to settle the debate over whether boosting California’s minimum wage for fast-food workers to $20 an hour has led to job losses. “This new data should be a wake-up call for policymakers ...

Fast-food giants are racing to bring artificial intelligence to the ordering process, hoping it will reduce errors, speed up service and lighten the load on workers, according to multiple reports. McDonald's is one of the companies continuing its efforts ...