Fast Food Industry

Can America Turn a Productivity Boomlet Into a Boom?

After drooping in 2022, the output of U.S. businesses per worker has surged. Economists wonder if the trend can continue, and who will benefit most.

February 14, 2024

Chick-fil-A’s Closed-on-Sunday Policy Prompts a Highway Rest Stop Revolt

New York’s overhaul of its busy Thruway stops includes several Chick-fil-A restaurants. But lawmakers appear to be too late to force a change in the chain’s business hours.

December 30, 2023

Krispy Kreme Opens in France, the Latest in a U.S. Fast Food Invasion

The arrival of Krispy Kreme in France is just the latest advance in a decades-long invasion by U.S. fast food in the land of Michelin chefs and long leisurely meals.

December 7, 2023

What to Watch For in Today’s Elections, and More

Plus, a gun rights case at the Supreme Court and WeWork’s bankruptcy filing.

November 7, 2023

Drive-Throughs in America Are Thriving

A national fixture is enjoying a fresh surge as post-pandemic customers crave speed and solitude. And restaurants are responding with a raft of innovations.