The new food pyramid and brands like Starbucks and Chipotle want us to eat more protein. We’re already getting plenty.

Published: Jan. 10, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. ET No one agrees how much protein Americans should eat…

Why chains such as Chipotle and Chili’s could have a better 2026 than their rivals

UBS analysts say new tax breaks and a lower bar to clear could make 2026 more…

China has been open to Western consumer brands for decades. Those brands still have a lot to learn about Chinese consumers.

Published: Dec. 23, 2025 at 7:51 a.m. ET For years, multinational brands treated China as a growth…

Cracker Barrel backtracked on a remodel and logo change. Did that help the company?

Published: Dec. 9, 2025 at 5:56 p.m. ET Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc. leaned back on…

How Starbucks and other companies could benefit as tariffs on coffee and bananas are cut

President Trump’s trade deal with four countries in Latin America could lower prices for coffee, bananas…

Here are the cities where more than 1,000 Starbucks baristas are said to be striking

Published: Nov. 13, 2025 at 9:13 a.m. ET The federal government may have just resumed operations, but…

McDonald’s, Tyson and other companies have gotten more anxious about the fallout from SNAP delays

One analyst says payment delays across states are likely, even after the government’s reopening.

Is the stock market open on Veterans Day? Will banks be closed?

The Nov. 11 holiday, which honors those who have served in the military, dates back to…

Wendy’s is still losing to rivals like McDonald’s, but not by as much as feared

Published: Nov. 7, 2025 at 8:34 a.m. ET Shares of Wendy’s Co. rallied in early Friday trading,…

Trade wars are dying down, but the U.S. economy is still licking its wounds

The trade wars have died down, but they have not disappeared — and that has left…