Fast-food roundup: Starbucks opens in Milan…Coca-Cola buys U.K. coffee chain…Papa John’s chief development office retires


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.

McDonald’s, the Chicago-based burger behemoth in turnaround mode, is hauling out grandma again. The marketing character, who’s called “Marianne”…

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