Kirk Tanner, then chief executive officer of North America beverages for PepsiCo Inc., speaks during the Bloomberg Power Players Summit in Miami, Florida, U.S., on Friday, Jan. 31, 2020. Marco Bello | Bloomberg | Getty Images Wendy’s CEO Kirk Tanner has been named the new chief executive of The Hershey Company, effective August 18. Tanner…
Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading: Berkshire Hathaway — Warren Buffett’s conglomerate saw shares drop more than 4%, retreating from record highs reached on Friday. Monday’s sell-off came after the 94-year-old Buffett announced his intention to step down as CEO. The board voted unanimously on Sunday to make Greg Abel president and…
Chick-fil-A pineapple dragonfruit beverages. Courtesy: Chick-fil-A Fast-food chains are going all in on fun beverages to attract younger consumers. Chick-fil-A, known for its straightforward menu of fried chicken and waffle fries, is selling seasonal Pineapple Dragonfruit drinks. Yum Brands’ Taco Bell installed a beverage concept called Live Mas Café inside one of its California locations….
A Taco Bell fast-food restaurant and drive-thru at dusk in Gastonia, North Carolina. Jeff Greenberg | Universal Images Group | Getty Images Two chipmakers are teaming up. Yum Brands is partnering with tech giant Nvidia to accelerate the use of artificial intelligence in its restaurants. The restaurant company, which owns Taco Bell, KFC and Pizza…
A rough year for the restaurant industry led many chains to close underperforming locations in 2024, as they try to improve their sales in the years to come. Inflation-weary consumers pulled back their restaurant spending in 2024 and instead sought value and discounts when they did choose to dine outside their homes. Overall U.S. restaurant…
