Highest-Earning Fast-Food Chains in 2023 + USDA’s New Salmonella Regulations

Last year, the American fast-food industry experienced significant transformations. Several chains expanded their market reach and others innovated to adapt to evolving consumer preferences. In this episode of the Xtalks Food Podcast, Sydney talks about the top 10 restaurant chains in America, ranked by their 2023 revenue. She not only highlights their financial achievements but also their influence on employment and their broad range of offerings. The top three highest-earning fast-food chains in 2023 include Starbucks, McDonald’s and Chick-fil-A. Other chains that made the list include Chipotle Mexican Grill, Domino’s Taco Bell and Wendy’s, among others. The top 10 restaurant chains excel in generating revenue and play a crucial role in shaping dining experiences across America. The team is surprised to learn that Starbucks was the highest-earning restaurant chain on the list and wonders how much third-party delivery apps impacted each company’s revenues.
 
 Also in this episode, Sydney talks about a new rule implemented by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) that mandates lower Salmonella levels in frozen breaded and stuffed chicken products. Starting in 2025, poultry producers will be required to decrease Salmonella to very low levels in targeted chicken products. Despite explicit cooking instructions on labels, the persistence of Salmonella-related illnesses underscores the necessity for strict regulations. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that Salmonella is the leading cause of foodborne illnesses, with chicken being a significant contributor. Approximately one in every 25 chicken packages at grocery stores is contaminated with Salmonella. This targeted regulation paves the way for broader Salmonella control measures, now under consideration by federal authorities. The team applauds the USDA for considering Salmonella an adulterant and wonders whether this rule will reduce foodborne-illness outbreaks.

Read the full article here:

Top 10 Restaurant Chains in America by 2023 Revenue:
https://xtalks.com/top-10-restaurant-chains-in-america-by-2023-revenue-3824/

How Common Is Salmonella in Chicken? New USDA Regulations Target Frozen Products:
https://xtalks.com/how-common-is-salmonella-in-chicken-new-usda-regulations-target-frozen-products-3812/

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