McDonald's has chosen Durham and the Triangle for its relaunch of McCafe, the fast-food empire's new coffeehouse, in the United States.

"The prevailing attitude among restaurateurs was wait-and-see. Still, some immediately adjusted their menus, removing items like braised beef cheeks and bone-marrow mashed potatoes, made from animal parts considered high risk. And fast-food chains issued statements assuring customers that they had put safeguards in place several years ago."