That’s how many new employees Chipotle, Sonic, KFC, McDonald’s, Subway, Whataburger and Taco Bell have said they would like to hire this spring. Meanwhile, a restaurant job fair this week in Pennsylvania attracted fewer than 10 people.
“It’s been a tough year, and we are all ready to put COVID-19 behind us. We are thrilled to do our part and give back to our home state with something everyone knows and loves to celebrate those who have made the decision to get vaccinated.”
— Mark King, CEO of Taco Bell, on the fast-food chain’s decision to give out free tacos to customers in California who show their COVID-19 vaccination cards. Taco Bell’s giveaway is part of California’s Vax for the Win program, a state effort to get more Californians vaccinated by offering cash, free food and other prizes.
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