California put up its fast-food wage to $20. Its governor is adamant it's not causing employment to fall.

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California raised its minimum wage for staff at quick-service restaurant chains to $20.

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Popeyes considered calling its boneless wings 'bites' so that people wouldn't get confused about what they are

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Boneless Barbecue Chicken Wings in sauce with Ranch and Celery
Boneless wings are actually made from breast meat.

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I tried Italian beef from 3 popular Chicago chains, and there's only one sandwich I'd order again

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I tried Italian beef from three Chicago staples to find which I liked best.

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The 15 biggest fast-food chains in the US, ranked

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McDonald's franchisees are upset by new royalty hike
McDonald's ranked as the biggest fast-food chain in the country.

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Warren Buffett once went to China with Bill Gates — and lived on burgers, fries, and Cherry Coke

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Warren Buffett skipped local cuisine in favor of fast food during his China trip in 1995.

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McDonald's trialed the McPlant in California and Texas. It failed because people don't want a meat-free burger from the Golden Arches.

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In this photo illustration, packaging for the McDonald's McPlant Beyond Meat burger is displayed with French Fries at a McDonald's restaurant on February 14, 2022 in San Rafael, California.
You won't see the McPlant on McDonald's US menus anytime soon.

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I tried and ranked 5 Burger King cheeseburgers from worst to best, and the winner was the most classic

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I ranked five of Burger King's most popular cheeseburgers, and the chain's signature burger was the most impressive.

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Diners are ditching pricey fast food for casual-dining chains, CEO of Olive Garden's parent company says

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Florida, Orlando, Chili's Grill & Bar, restaurant entrance.
Rick Cardenas, the CEO of Darden Restaurants, said Chili's and Applebee's seem to be having some success competing with fast-food chains.

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The 91-year-old owner of the iconic Hollywood Arby's has closed the restaurant after 55 years due to the pandemic and California's $20 minimum wage

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A signage promotes Arby's new $1 menu in Hollywood, California May 14, 2010.
The Hollywood Arby's location in 2010.

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This 27-year-old says she makes 6 figures running a California fast-food joint: 'It's been life-changing for my family'

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Raising Cane's was founded in Louisiana in 1996. The popular fast-food chain specializes in chicken fingers.
Raising Cane's was founded in Louisiana in 1996. The popular fast-food chain specializes in chicken fingers.

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