Amelia Lucas

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Trump says he approved new fuel economy standards rolling back Biden-era rules - CNBC

Business September 27, 2026

President Donald Trump on Saturday said he approved new fuel economy standards, reversing former President Joe Biden's stricter policies meant to fuel electric vehicle adoption. Since the Corporate οΏ½...

McDonald's CEO expects high inflation, flat traffic are not going away for restaurant industry - CNBC

Business September 24, 2026

McDonald's is predicting that flat traffic and higher inflation will continue to weigh on the restaurant industry, CEO Chris Kempczinski said Wednesday. "One of the things I've talked to our team abοΏ½...

McDonald's is hosting an investor day as its U.S. business struggles. Here are 4 things to expect - CNBC

Business September 23, 2026

McDonald's Chris Kempczinski speaks about fresh beef expansion at a McDonald's event in Oak Brook, Illinois. McDonald's is expected to share more details about its new strategy to win back diners atοΏ½...

Wendy's franchisee files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as burger chain struggles - CNBC

Business September 19, 2026

Meritage Hospitality, one of Wendy's largest U.S. franchisees, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Thursday. The filing comes as the burger chain has struggled to win over diners who have οΏ½...

Tropical Smoothie Cafe is getting a makeover as it prepares for its 'next 3,000' locations - CNBC

Business September 17, 2026

Tropical Smoothie Cafe on Wednesday unveiled a new look as the restaurant chain prepares to continue its streak of rapid growth under Blackstone's ownership. "We are a company and a brand that has οΏ½...

Inside Coca-Cola’s secretive innovation labs: How the beverage giant wants to automate dirty soda and refreshers - CNBC

Business August 23, 2026

Coca-Cola used its new Mixology dispenser to make refreshers at the National Restaurant Association show. ATLANTA Coca-Cola is branching out into new customizable drinks and trend-driven equipment aοΏ½...

Cyclospora fears lead consumers to lose their appetite for salads - CNBC

Business August 9, 2026

Warm weather usually drives salad sales, but consumers spooked by the ongoing cyclospora outbreaks are avoiding lettuce this summer. Traffic to Chopt Creative Salad Co. locations fell 24% on July 18οΏ½...

Burger King overtakes Wendy's as the nation's second-largest burger chain - CNBC

Business August 8, 2026

Burger King has overtaken Wendy's as the second-largest burger chain in the U.S. by systemwide sales, retaking its crown six years after losing it to the rival chain. The change in positions followsοΏ½...

Sweetgreen cuts full-year outlook as cyclospora fears weigh on sales - cnbc.com

Business August 7, 2026

Sweetgreen on Thursday cut its full-year outlook and is now projecting steeper same-store sales declines due to diner fears of eating fresh produce during the ongoing cyclospora outbreak. Shares of οΏ½...

Restaurant Brands International earnings beat as Burger King's U.S. business soars - CNBC

Business August 7, 2026

Restaurant Brands International on Thursday reported quarterlyΒ earningsΒ that topped analysts' expectations, fueled by strong growth for the once-strugglingBurger King, both domestically and abroad. ...