In a surprising turn of events, Popeyes has dethroned KFC as the No. 2 chicken chain in the United States. This comes a decade after Chick-fil-A overtook KFC from the top spot. The battle for dominance among chicken chains has intensified in recent years, with Chick-fil-A rising from a regional player to a nationwide powerhouse,
Business
General Motors (GM) reported a significant increase in its third-quarter U.S. new vehicle sales despite an ongoing strike by the United Auto Workers (UAW) union. This article aims to analyze the impact of the strike on GM’s sales and the potential consequences it may have on the company’s future. Contrary to expectations, GM experienced a
Fast-food drive-thru lanes have experienced a significant shift in customer behavior as more individuals opt to order their meals from the convenience of their cars. According to a recent study conducted by Intouch Insight, the average time spent in a drive-thru lane has decreased by 29 seconds, indicating a faster service experience. This article explores
For many years, frosted cornflakes have been the mainstay of Kellogg’s business. However, the company is taking a bold step by spinning off its cereal business and rebranding itself as Kellanova, focusing on its faster-growing snack unit. This move comes at a time when other food companies are also betting on the snacking trend, driven
The rift between the Detroit automakers and United Auto Workers (UAW) has reached a boiling point, with tensions escalating and accusations flying from both sides. The UAW, in an unprecedented move, threatens to expand its U.S. plant strikes after two weeks of work stoppages and the diminishing chances of a swift resolution. At 10 a.m.
GameStop, the video game retailer that gained global attention earlier this year due to the Reddit-fueled meme stock frenzy, has announced a major leadership shake-up. Billionaire activist investor Ryan Cohen will now assume the roles of chief executive, chairman, and president of the company, taking immediate control. This news has already caused a positive ripple
The Pentagon has recently announced that it has awarded Elon Musk’s SpaceX with a $70 million contract for the development of the Starshield network, a military-specific version of the company’s well-known Starlink satellite internet system. This contract marks SpaceX’s first confirmed contract for the Starshield network and showcases the growing interest that the Pentagon has
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are taking their presidential campaigns to Michigan this week as they vie for the support of blue-collar voters, particularly those in the United Auto Workers (UAW) union. Both candidates recognize Michigan’s significance in electoral politics, as the state played a crucial role in deciding the outcomes of
After months of back-and-forth and a work stoppage that lasted for 146 days, Hollywood’s writers and studios have finally reached a preliminary labor agreement. Talks between the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) resumed last week, leading to a tentative deal that could potentially put an
McDonald’s, the iconic fast-food giant, is shaking up its relationship with franchisees by raising royalty fees for new restaurants. Starting on January 1st, the fee will increase from 4% to 5%, marking the first time in nearly three decades that McDonald’s has made such a change. While existing franchisees and those who buy a franchised