Diners like the convenience and affordability of fast-food and fast-casual restaurants, a trend that shows no sign of slowing. Many of these chains have a presence across the country as they continue to expand. Here is a quick look at stories about the leading brands in the industry as recently reported by The Business Journals and other media.
Tainted produce used in McDonald's Corp. (NYSE: MCD) salads, which has sickened nearly 400 people in the Midwest, has been traced to a California produce…