Burger Chains

What to know about E coli, responsible for McDonald's outbreak in US

A food poisoning outbreak tied to McDonald's Quarter Pounders was caused by a common type of E. coli bacteria that can cause serious illness and death. Particularly vulnerable are young children, older people or those with weakened immune systems. About 50 people have fallen ill in the McDonald's outbreak, and one has died, with ages ranging from 13 to 88, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention. A preliminary investigation suggests raw slivered onions served on Quarter Pounders are a likely source of the outbreak. Here's what to know about the dangerous germ: What is E. coli? E. coli is a type of bacteria found in the environment, including water, food and in the intestines of people and animals. There are many kinds of harmless E. coli, but a few types can make people seriously ill. The McDonald's outbreak is caused by E. coli O157:H7, which produces a toxin that causes dangerous diarrhea and can lead to kidney failure and other serious problems, according

Restaurant Brands International beats revenue estimates on resilient demand

The turnaround plan for Burger King, first announced in 2022, involved an initial investment of $400 million to remodel stores and upgrade equipment to improve customer experience and attract younger

Burger chains under pressure as local competition heats up: Liladher

This trend had earlier started in the pizza space as competition intensified there, and now the same is being witnessed in the burger space

McDonald's removes 'cheese' from its outlet menus in Maharashtra

Move comes after Maharashtra FDA accused chain of using cheese substitutes in burgers and nuggets

US companies picky about investing in China, but keen on burgers, lattes

There's been no shortage of tough news for China's economy as some of the world's biggest brands consider or take action to shift manufacturing to friendlier shores at a time of unease about security controls, protectionism and wobbly relations between Beijing and Washington. Count Adidas, Apple and Samsung among those looking elsewhere. But as a tumultuous 2023 for the Chinese economy comes to a close, there has been at least one bright spot for Beijing when it comes to foreign investment: American fast-food chains have decided a market of 1.4 billion people is simply too delicious to pass up. KFC China's parent company opened its 10,000th restaurant in China last month and aims to have stores within reach of half of China's population by 2026. McDonald's is planning to open 3,500 new stores in China over the next four years. And Starbucks invested $220 million in a manufacturing and distribution facility in eastern China, its biggest project outside the U.S. This is surely not wh

Montana group, KHPL join forces to open Carls Jr restaurants in India

The Montana group, a leading player in the food and beverages industry, has entered into an agreement with Kiscon Hospitality to set up an equal joint venture which will invest USD 10 million for opening more than 50 Carls Jr restaurants. Kiscon Hospitality holds the franchise rights for California-based premium burger chain Carls Jr. This partnership is set to invest USD 10 million with the goal of opening 50-plus new Carls Jr restaurants in three years, the company said on Saturday. Reigniting the brand with the presence of 3,800-plus outlets globally in 39 countries Carl's Jr is serving chargrilled Californian burgers since 1941. The partnership between the Montana group and KHPL signifies a commitment to revitalize and relaunch this brand in the Indian market, the company release said. The collaboration aims to bring the essence of California's culinary excellence to discerning Indian consumers. Monty Singh, founder and Chairman of the Montana group, said, "With our USD 10 mi

Burgeronomics: Big Mac index suggests rupee is undervalued by over 40%

A burger in India costs considerably less than peer economies

McDonald's to exit Russia after more than 30 years, will sell restaurants

Company was once a symbol of flourishing American capitalism in the dying embers of the Soviet Union.

New wave of burger chains look to enter India

Elevation and MOOYAH chains to bring premium burgers, look at setting up 25-35 stores in 5 years