Salads are a small part of fast-food chains’ sales, and many don’t even use romaine lettuce.
Author: Zlati Meyer, USA TODAY
Black Friday is a no-go for shoppers sick of ads, crowds and spending
A growing number of U.S. consumers are sitting out Black Friday. The hashtag #OptOut was trending Friday afternoon.
Romaine lettuce: Why it’s hard to keep it safe from E. coli and other bacteria
Lettuce is more vulnerable than many other foods to bacteria outbreaks. It lacks a protective rind, isn’t cooked and has a short shelf life.
There’s another multi-state E. coli outbreak likely linked to romaine lettuce
Thirty-two people in 11 states are ill, according to the FDA. Thirteen have been hospitalized.
Go ahead and gobble up – the average Thanksgiving dinner costs a bit less than last year
You can feed 10 people (plus leftovers) with $48.90 on average, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation.
7-Eleven to launch scan-and-go at 14 Dallas stores
Some merchandise will still require the human touch, though, such as hot foods, money orders, cigarettes, lottery tickets and alcohol, the company said.
Fast-food chains grill each other on social media — but does it sizzle sales?
Social media humor can bring loads of free attention to fast-food chains and that brand awareness can translate into higher sales.
Starbucks unveils 3 new holiday pastries, reusable red plastic holiday cup
The chain also will have four new red, green and white designs on its traditional, disposable coffee cups.
Coca-Cola: Sprite lemonade, Minute Made veggie juice debuting next year
As soda sales drop industry-wide, Coca-Cola is looking to keep consumers interested in its beverages.
Ben & Jerry’s launches Donald Trump-inspired ice cream flavor, Pecan Resist
Ben & Jerry’s Pecan Resist, available for a limited time, is part of the company’s campaign to “lick injustice” and promote activism.