It might be April Fools’ Day, but the deals these brands are offering are no joke. Today’s the day to beware of fake announcements and product launches from all brands and companies — but these food deals are the real deal. Whether you’re the one doing the pranking or the one trying to avoid all … Read more
The actor behind one of Nickelodeon’s earliest movie villains died last month after a short battle with cancer. Jan Patrick “J.P.” Schwieterman, known for playing antagonist Kurt Bozwell in the 1997 comedy “Good Burger,” died on Feb. 28 at Mercy Hospital in Washington, Mo., according to his obituary. He was 52 years old. Jan Patrick … Read more
Gen Z will always relish an opportunity to bash millennials. In yet another trend to takedown their elders, Gen Z critics are roasting so-called “millennial burger joints.” These overpriced eateries, supposedly marketed by and for late 30-somethings, are known for a few tell-tale features: sky-high burgers, truffle fries, steel stools, exposed brick, condiments in little … Read more
Burger King wants to help customers beat the clock. Daylight Saving Time began Sunday, March 9, and Burger King is offering a week’s worth of breakfast deals to Royal Perks members to kickstart your day after losing an hour of sleep. Burger King is offering a week worth of breakfast deals to Royal Perks members. … Read more
Burger King is extending the Christmas spirit through the end of the year. The fast-food chain is giving away free chicken sandwiches and bacon cheeseburgers after Christmas as part of their “31 Days of Deals” promotion. Royal Perks rewards members just need to made a purchase of $1 or more. Bloomberg via Getty Images On … Read more
The meat monarch has rewarded his loyal subjects. Burger King announced that it is returning cult favorite BK Melt sandwiches to menus — only for a limited time, however, starting next week. The three sandwiches, made with two Whopper Jr. patties each and smothered between sauce-slathered toasted bread, come in three flavors: a mushroom and … Read more
You can’t keep Jay Leno down. After suffering a nasty fall that left him badly bruised, the former “Tonight Show” host, 74, was spotted grabbing lunch at one of Los Angeles’ favorite burger joints — In-N-Out. Though Leno’s injuries were still on display — the left side of his face badly bruised and his right wrist in … Read more
It’s finger lickin’ good. KFC is hoping their new holiday product will be on everyone’s lips — literally. The fast food chain has launched Lickable Wrapping Paper for the gifting season. The limited-edition paper purportedly tastes like KFC’s Original Recipe Chicken “with a refreshing hit of cranberry sauce and an aromatic pinch of sage from … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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