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McDonald’s CEO Flags Consumer Strain, Brings Back Value Deals McDonald’s CEO Flags Consumer Strain, Brings Back Value Deals
McDonald’s CEO Flags Consumer Strain, Brings Back Value Deals America’s diners are splitting into haves and have-nots, and McDonald’s is feeling it, CEO Chris Kempczinski says. In an interview with CNBC’s Squawk Box earlier this month, Kempczinski described a “two-tier economy” in which higher-income consumers remain confident while lower- and middle-income Americans are under mounting pressure when they eat out.  He said recent sales analysis shows the divide growing, with value-focused guests pulling back or trading down. To meet the moment, McDonald’s is leaning harder into deals. The chain is rolling out an Extra Value lineup that inclu…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Home Depot Adds DoorDash, Uber Eats For On-Demand Deliveries Home Depot Adds DoorDash, Uber Eats For On-Demand Deliveries
Home Depot Adds DoorDash, Uber Eats For On-Demand Deliveries Forget about only getting dinner delivered, you can now use Uber Eats and DoorDash to order tools, hardware, and other things you need to complete home projects. The Home Depot has expanded its delivery options by teaming up with DoorDash and Uber Eats, the home improvement chain said in a news release on Wednesday, Jan. 22. The on-demand delivery apps will be able to bring customers some supplies and materials in as little as an hour. The apps join other options for the store like Instacart, same-day deliveries through the Home Depot website, and free next-day delivery. "We've n…

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by Chris Spiker
News
DoorDash Driver Gets Dunked After Finding Hole In Massachusetts GPS System: Police DoorDash Driver Gets Dunked After Finding Hole In Massachusetts GPS System: Police
DoorDash Driver Gets Dunked After Finding Hole In Massachusetts GPS System: Police A DoorDash driver on a Dunkin Donuts run in Essex County crashed into a body of water because their GPS gave them bad directions, they told police.  The unnamed driver called authorities just after 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 22, after they splashed down in a large pool of water in Middleton, Middleton police said.  Officers found the driver on Kenney Road with the Dunkin order in hand on Kenney Road. The driver said they were making a delivery to Mill Street in Middleton when their GPS led them down a dirt road, and they "somehow" ended up hitting the water, police said.  …

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by Josh Lanier
Business
'Hidden Gem' Restaurant Stands Out For Authentic Cuisine, No-Frills Atmosphere 'Hidden Gem' Restaurant Stands Out For Authentic Cuisine, No-Frills Atmosphere
'Hidden Gem' Restaurant Stands Out For Authentic Cuisine, No-Frills Atmosphere In Chicopee, off the beaten path, in between a driving school and an accounting firm is a “hidden gem” restaurant that has local foodies buzzing. Cana Korean Restaurant stands out, just not from the street. In online reviews, diners praise Cana for its authentic cuisine and knowledgeable staff who serve up a varied menu in a no-frills atmosphere. Menu standouts at Cana include Spicy Chicken Bulgogi, Shumai (shrimp dumplings), Kimbap, Sweet and Sour Pork, Donkatsu (“deep-fried pork in a crispy coat served with Korean style coleslaw”), Yakisoba, sweet potato noodles, and Stone pot Bibim-Ba…

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by Kristin Palpini
Lifestyle
Family-Owned Western Mass Eatery Gets High Marks For Authentic Offerings Family-Owned Western Mass Eatery Gets High Marks For Authentic Offerings
Family-Owned Western Mass Eatery Gets High Marks For Authentic Offerings This far from the Mexican border, it’s easier to find Tex-Mex than authentic Mexican cuisine, but at Moctezuma’s Traditional Mexican Restaurant in Springfield, diners can have both. Located on Belmont Street, Moctezuma’s is a family-owned restaurant serving Mexican-ish dishes like nachos as well as old-school Mexican foods like Pollo con Mole. Moctezuma’s first opened in 2014 and has remained popular through the years due to its varied and well-prepared menu, good prices, and friendly service, online reviewers said. Yelp foodie Rob F. of East Longmeadow said he’s been ordering takeout fro…

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by Kristin Palpini