Dee-Ann Durbin

AP Auto Writer

Today in Manufacturing Podcast

Today in Manufacturing Podcast

Today in Manufacturing has a new podcast brought to you by the editors of Industrial Media. In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward.

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Starbucks Optimistic Despite 38% Drop in Q2 Sales

The Seattle-based company said it is recovering faster than expected and that 97 percent of its global stores now open.

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Yum Brands Ends 2019 Strong, Eyes Virus

The impact of the new virus in China could weigh heavily on the KFC and Pizza Hut owner's first quarter results.

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Super Bowl Ads Reflect Demand for Low Carbs, Fizz

This year's Super Bowl ads include several ads from beer brands that stress low calories and carbs.

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Beyond Meat Loses Tim Hortons, Wins Over KFC

Tim Hortons said it is dropping Beyond Meat's breakfast sausage, but KFC said it will start testing its plant-based fried chicken.

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McDonald's Ends Tumultuous Year Strong

The burger giant said Wednesday it surpassed $100 billion in annual sales for the first time.

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Borden Files for Bankruptcy

Borden Dairy is the second major US dairy to file for bankruptcy in as many months, following Dean Foods.

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Labor Board Rules for McDonald's in Unionization Case

The board said Thursday that it favors a settlement that will require McDonald's franchisees to pay $171,636 to the affected workers.

BK Takes Plant-Based Whopper to Europe

But it's not the Impossible Burger that's worked in the U.S.

McD's Workers Say Harassment Efforts Fall Short

Many low-wage fast food workers feel they can lose shifts or even be fired if they report harassment to a manager.

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The Perils of Workplace Romance

McDonald's CEO Steve Easterbrook is only the latest chief executive to be ousted over a consensual relationship with an employee.

New Drinks Helping Starbucks

Introducing new options has increased traffic, as well as the amount customers spend per visit.