Burger King ad featuring new moms post-birth ‘outrages men’

Burger King ad featuring new moms post-birth ‘outrages men’

A photo of a woman eating a burger in hospital after giving birth has sparked “outrage” over claims the intimate snap promotes unhealthy eating habits. But the criticism of the image, which features as part of a new Burger King advert starring real women in the UK, has been widely condemned – with many claiming … Read more

California bar mocks cease-and-desist letter from popular burger chain: ‘Stoked to be recognized’

California bar mocks cease-and-desist letter from popular burger chain: ‘Stoked to be recognized’

A small California eatery poked fun at a popular fast food chain that issued a cease-and-desist order over two trademarked items they argued the sports bar copied.  Fairplay Sports Bar celebrated National Cheeseburger Day on Sept. 18, mocking the legal notice they received from In-N-Out Burger ordering them to cease all use of two of … Read more

Burger King reveals 3 fan finalists for $1 million Whopper contest

Burger King reveals 3 fan finalists for  million Whopper contest

One Burger King fan really can have it their way. The fast-food chain opened a contest in February where fans could submit their own Whopper recipe — and now customers can try the finalists for themselves. BK’s first-ever Million Dollar Whopper Contest saw burger lovers submitting ingredients for their dream Whopper with a chance to … Read more

NYC fave tops list of fast food chains that never serve frozen burger patties: ‘The old-fashioned way’

NYC fave tops list of fast food chains that never serve frozen burger patties: ‘The old-fashioned way’

Sink your teeth into this. With the cost of fast food nowadays, customers certainly want to get every cent worth of freshness in their burgers. Unfortunately, Thetakeout.com reports, that means saying a supersized no to the likes of McDonald’s, Burger King, Dairy Queen, Sonic, and White Castle — all guilty of pushing frozen patties on … Read more

Burger King cook Kevin Ford who received mediocre gift after never missing a day of work in 27 years starts new culinary adventure

Burger King cook Kevin Ford who received mediocre gift after never missing a day of work in 27 years starts new culinary adventure

The Nevada Burger King cook who received a measly gift from management for his nearly 30 years of fast food service without ever missing a day is starting a new venture in the culinary industry. Kevin Ford plans to open a food truck with his daughter after he received more than $400,000 from a fundraising … Read more

McDonald’s is testing a bigger burger — here’s what’s on the ‘Big Arch’

McDonald’s is testing a bigger burger — here’s what’s on the ‘Big Arch’

The Big Mac is getting bigger. McDonald’s saw its global sales fall for the first time in nearly four years due to inflation and rising prices. CEO Chris Kempczinski told investors on a recent call that they now have to have a “comprehensive rethink” of their strategy — which appears to include bigger burgers. The … Read more

NYers are paying more than ever for a basic burger and fries — and it could get even worse

NYers are paying more than ever for a basic burger and fries — and it could get even worse

No wonder we can’t make ends meat. A beefy batch of data has revealed some charred truths about the astronomical prices we’re paying for a burger, fries and a drink across the United States these days, as rampant inflation continues to impact all aspects of American daily life. And while New Yorkers might think they’ve … Read more

McDonald’s debuts new, larger Big Arch burger — but you can only get it here for now

McDonald’s debuts new, larger Big Arch burger — but you can only get it here for now

Not even the Hamburglar could make off with this bad boy. McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski has flipped details on the fast-food chain’s months-long teased mega burger, known now as the Big Arch. It is two patties, three layers of white cheddar melted cheese, a new special, “tangy” sauce, crispy onions, slivered onions, lettuce and pickles … Read more

Burger King employee, son and his friends fired over viral Facebook post

Burger King employee, son and his friends fired over viral Facebook post

A Mississippi mother claims she, her teenage son, and his friends were fired from their job at a Mississippi Burger King after a social media post she made proudly showing off the boys for taking the summer gig and staying away from street violence went viral. Manager Shakayla Dixon hired her 15-year-old son, Corderrion Valentine, … Read more

National French Fry Day 2024: How to score freebies and deals at McDonald’s, Wendy’s, Burger King and more

National French Fry Day 2024: How to score freebies and deals at McDonald’s, Wendy’s, Burger King and more

It’s Friday — and it’s fry day. For the uninitiated, today, July 12 is National French Fry Day, meaning you’ll be able to score some serious deals on the salty treats at your favorite fast food franchise. The annual event previously occurred on July 13 every year, but it now falls on the second Friday … Read more

Customer claims Burger King forced dynamic pricing increase on her — at checkout: ‘Fast food places have become a joke’

Customer claims Burger King forced dynamic pricing increase on her — at checkout: ‘Fast food places have become a joke’

Has the King begun a reign of terror? A customer at a rest stop on the New Jersey Turnpike thinks she caught Burger King using dynamic pricing red-handed — all after the fast food company mocked the concept earlier this year. “The price of my Burger King meal got more expensive as I was checking … Read more

This McDonald’s burger from 1995 is perfectly intact — and even rats won’t eat it

This McDonald’s burger from 1995 is perfectly intact — and even rats won’t eat it

Old McDonald’s? McDonald’s has notably produced some seemingly decomposition-defying burgers in the past. However, none compare to a seemingly immortal quarter pounder in Australia that has never shown signs of decay despite being bought nearly three decades ago. Australian pals Casey Dean and Eduards Nits claimed that they ordered the Quarter Pounder with cheese in … Read more

Burger King to launch $5 value meal ahead of McDonald’s: report

Burger King to launch  value meal ahead of McDonald’s: report

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

Man orders McDonald’s burger with ‘everything removed’ — and receives an empty box

Man orders McDonald’s burger with ‘everything removed’ — and receives an empty box

He ordered McDonald’s and got jack in the box instead. A trolling Doordash customer who ordered a McDonald’s burger with “everything removed” was impressed and amused after receiving a box with nothing in it. He described the literal nothing burger in a post with 53.3 million views on X. “I ordered a triple cheeseburger with … Read more

Pizza Hut enters the burger game with bizarre pizza-cheeseburger mash-up

Pizza Hut enters the burger game with bizarre pizza-cheeseburger mash-up

No one out-pizzas the Hut — and now the Hut is hoping to out-burger everyone, too. Pizza Hut is officially entering the burger business with a bizarre, new menu mash-up: the Cheeseburger Melt. The handheld item is a parmesan-coated Thin N’ Crispy crust folded over typical burger contents including beef, applewood-smoked bacon, onions, and both … Read more

McDonald’s planning to release its biggest burger ever: ‘Larger’ and ‘satiating’

McDonald’s planning to release its biggest burger ever: ‘Larger’ and ‘satiating’

On to burger and better things. McDonald’s has “created a larger satiating burger” that they are working on rolling out worldwide, the company’s CFO Ian Borden confirmed Tuesday. While there’s no exact timeline for the release of the beefed-up burger, it can be expected sooner rather than later. It’s unknown how big the new burger … Read more

Michigan man stops for burger during weekly tradition, wins $200K lottery prize

Michigan man stops for burger during weekly tradition, wins 0K lottery prize

A Michigan man stopped for his weekly burger night – and won big.  The 57-year-old man from Berrien County, Michigan, wished to remain anonymous, but told the Michigan Lottery that getting a burger and buying lottery tickets was a weekly tradition.  “I go to Chatterbox every week for burger night and always buy a few Club … Read more

Mold turned into healthy food — including a ‘tempting-looking burger,’ researchers say

Mold turned into healthy food — including a ‘tempting-looking burger,’ researchers say

These fungus-based innovations are breaking the mold. Scientists are making environmentally-conscious food out of fungi, and, according to a new study, a particular kind of mold can be modified and transformed into a juicy burger patty. The research, published Thursday in the journal Nature Communications, looked at Aspergillus oryzae, or koji mold, which is used … Read more

‘Out of control’ Five Guys prices ignites social media furor after $24 receipt for just burger, fries, small drink goes viral

‘Out of control’ Five Guys prices ignites social media furor after  receipt for just burger, fries, small drink goes viral

Does valet parking and VIP seating come with this too? An uproar over a pricey cheeseburger and fries at Five Guys is causing a stir on social media, baffling many over why the combo nearly cost a customer $25. A user account on X exposed the popular fast food joint by posting a receipt he … Read more

Burger King burns Wendy’s by offering Free Whoppers after surge-pricing plans announced

Burger King burns Wendy’s by offering Free Whoppers after surge-pricing plans announced

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