Restaurant Brands International-owned Burger King is launching its own $5 meal deal ahead of McDonald’s, Bloomberg News reported Thursday, citing an internal memo, as burger wars heat up. US fast food chains are in a tussle to attract customers at a time when cost-of-living crisis has forced them to eat more meals at home, prompting companies to turn their focus … Read more
We say they’re for the kids, but fast food chicken nuggets not so secretly remain a favorite well into adulthood for many Americans. And why not? These bite-sized bundles of fun are not only well suited to our grab-and-go, hit-the-drive-thru lifestyle, they also pack a protein punch that fills you up like a lot of … Read more
Fast food chains are getting you to order more food — and you probably don’t even realize it. Major chains in the US are adding more digital order kiosks to their restaurants, and ultimately bringing in more money. While kiosks might provide ease for the customer, they also tend to get customers to spend more … Read more
Chick-fil-A announced last week that it would be shifting away from antibiotic-free chicken starting this spring — though they aren’t the only fast-food chain still using antibiotics in their meats. According to the non-profit U.S. Public Interest Research Group, restaurant chains Burger King, Starbucks, Olive Garden, Panda Express, Little Caesars, Domino’s, Sonic, Arby’s, Jack in the … Read more
Do you want le fries with that? France, the oui-oui nation with a notorious reputation for poo-poo-ing American culture has a dirty, delicious little secret — one that sometimes catches tourists by surprise. The land of boeuf bourguignon harbors a burning love for two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce cheese, pickles and onions on a sesame … Read more
Yes, you read that right. The idea of healthy fast food might sound paradoxical; however, certain chains, including Chick-Fil-A and Subway, now claim to have more such alternatives for children. Recently, nutrition scientist Lauryna Nelkine decided to see if they put their money where young customers’ mouths are by rounding up the top 10 lowest-calorie … Read more
It’s a new kind of Hunger Games. Just days after Wendy’s announced they would be testing an “Uber-style” surge-pricing model where the cost of menu items would fluctuate based on demand, Burger King made an announcement of their own. BK will be giving out free Whoppers through Friday, March 1, throwing some not-so-subtle shade at … Read more
You’re hungry, you’re at Burger King — but you don’t want to overdo it. So what’s the plan? Erika Barrera, a registered dietitian and wellness educator with LEAF-E Nutrition in Arizona, and Kate Ingram, a registered dietitian nutritionist and co-owner of The Vitality Dietitians in Connecticut, offered menu suggestions in interviews with Fox News Digital. … Read more
Burger King is offering one lucky – and creative – fan a $1 million prize for devising a new Whopper sandwich. The chain said that the contest is the first time Burger King has “put the sandwich in the hands (and creativity) of its guests.” The sandwich debuted in 1957. “Calling all flame-grilled fanatics, culinary … Read more
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day — and it’s also the hottest. Everywhere from fast-food joints to fine dining restaurants to supermarkets are determined to takee on breakfast and brunch in 2024, Axios reported. Breakfast has become the new lunch in recent years as people started to eat earlier in the day … Read more
Talk about a Mac attack. Fast food-loving Alaskans are forking over a beefy 23.93% above the national average for a trip to McDonald’s, according to a sizzling new study. A supersized portion of the blame can be pinned on The Last Frontier’s remote location and sky-high cost of living, researchers at NetCredit reported. The arm-and-a-leg … Read more
Looking to tree-t yourself on Christmas by leaving the cooking to someone else? Although many major chains and restaurants will shut their doors on Dec. 24 and 25, several places will still prepare a holiday meal that yule quite enjoy. Before heading out, double-check the operating hours with your local affiliate for national chains, as … Read more
Which grease-mongers are your regional compatriots patronizing? A new survey has revealed the lowest and highest-ranked fast food chain in each state and major city. And for pie-hard New Yorkers, the results may surprise you. Credit Access Business CashNetUSA, which conducted the study, said they were “curious” how tastes differ around the US, where 37% … Read more
McDonald’s and Wendy’s have defeated a lawsuit accusing them of deceiving hungry diners by exaggerating the size of their burgers. In a decision on Saturday, US District Judge Hector Gonzalez in Brooklyn found no proof that the fast-food chains delivered smaller burgers than advertised, or that the plaintiff Justin Chimienti had even seen ads for the McDonald’s … Read more
The days of the self-serve soda fountain are numbered at McDonald’s. The fast-food giant plans to phase out the do-it-yourself stations, eliminating them entirely over the next decade as franchise owners cite hygiene, theft, and consumer eating habits, according to The State Journal-Register of Illinois. But McDonald’s franchise owners want to put customers’ minds at … Read more
All hail the handheld. August 24, 2023 is National Burger Day where we as a country of division can come together, like two halves of the same sesame bun, to raise a sodium swollen fist in appreciation of America’s sandwich. Americans on average eat three hamburgers a week bringing our national total to nearly 50 … Read more
It’s a meaty situation. Burger King Thailand — which recently went viral for offering an extremely literal “cheeseburger,” consisting of nothing more than 20 slices of American processed — is back in the news again with another Whopper of a social media stunt. Say hello to the “Real Meat Burger” — three patties on a bun, … Read more
Big Mac-re Bleu! Fast food may seem like a cheap, last resort to many Americans, but that’s not necessarily the case elsewhere. A traveling TikToker left social media salivating after revealing some of the ritzy delicacies found at McDonald’s across Europe — from tiramisu to tortilla breakfast sandwiches, plus other cosmopolitan delectables very nearly worthy … Read more
This burger is everything — and he’s just Ken. In honor of the upcoming July 21 movie, a limited-edition “Barbie” burger has debuted at Burger King restaurants in Brazil — and it’s leaving fast-food fans all over the world quite stunned over its, um, intriguing appearance. In photos, the burger looks like a typical cheeseburger, … Read more
There comes a time in all of our lives when we must confront the question: how much cheese is too much cheese? If Burger King in Thailand is to be believed, the limit (allegedly) does not exist. The fast food giant has caused a stir this week with its latest offering, “The Real Cheeseburger”, a burger with … Read more