13 successful people who got their start working in fast food

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Barack Obama worked at Baskin-Robbins scooping ice cream before becoming president.

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I spent over $120 to try every burger at Wendy's, and the best is a classic

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I tried every burger I could get at the fast-food chain Wendy's.

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We finally have some evidence that California's new $20 fast food wage is hurting business

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A worker helps a customer at a Burger King restaurant on May 08, 2024 in San Rafael, California.

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I tried the biggest burgers at 5 fast-food chains and my favorite tasted fresh off the grill

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I tried the biggest burgers at McDonald's, Wendy's, Burger King, In-N-Out, and Shake Shack.

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Wendy's joins McDonald's in announcing a new value meal as the fast food wars heat up

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Wendy's launches a new breakfast deal.

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The $5 McDonald's meal may be making a grand comeback — but only for a month

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McDonald's double cheeseburger with fries and drink.

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Fast food chains are getting the message about soaring prices

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Diners are "price weary" and eating out less often, restaurant executives say.

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Surge pricing is coming to theme parks

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Legoland theme parks and others in the Merlin Entertainments portfolio will introduce "dynamic pricing" for visitors starting later this year.

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DoorDash is testing drone delivery at a single Wendy's location in a small Virginia town

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Wing's delivery drone in action with a DoorDash order.

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I ranked 6 fast-food fish sandwiches from Popeyes, McDonald's, Wendy's, and Burger King. My favorite was spicy.

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McDonald's famous Filet-O-Fish sandwich ranked highly thanks to its flavorful tartar sauce, but Popeyes' spicy fish sandwich took the win.

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