Around the Clock
American workers are eschewing the typical 9-to-5 grind like never before, and stores and service providers are shifting their own schedules to accommodate these night owls. Fast-food outlets, for instance, are finding that midnight munchers can be a profitable niche. According to a recent story in the Wall Street Journal, McDonald’s fastest-growing time segment is the block of time between midnight and 5 a.m. This burgeoning business is due in a large part to a growing number of people that are picking up second jobs or extra shifts to make ends meet. Here’s a round-up of places to keep insomniacs occupied during the nighttime hours.
