McDonald’s employee reveals secret menu hacks — and customers’ jaws are on the floor

McDonald’s employee reveals secret menu hacks — and customers’ jaws are on the floor

They’re lovin’ it. A former employee of everyone’s favorite fast food chain revealed some clever ordering hacks for your next Golden Arches run. In a now-viral video with over 2 million views, the employee shared secrets “you probably don’t know about,” including how to get the freshest fries with your order. Supposedly, if you order … Read more

Cracker Barrel closing remaining locations of sister restaurant as food chain restructures

Cracker Barrel closing remaining locations of sister restaurant as food chain restructures

Cracker Barrel is selling restaurant properties and exiting its Maple Street Biscuit Company business as it works to cut debt and improve profits. The Southern country-themed chain said Monday it sold the Maple Street brand and assets tied to 35 locations to Biscuit Belly LLC. Cracker Barrel will close the remaining 16 Maple Street restaurants. … Read more

Fried chicken chain with fanatical cult following coming to San Francisco downtown

Fried chicken chain with fanatical cult following coming to San Francisco downtown

A fast food chain with a rabid fan base is finally coming to downtown San Francisco after an excruciating six-year wait thanks to red tape and bureaucracy. Jollibee, a Filipino fried chicken chain that was crowned at one point the best fast food fried chicken seller in the nation, will open its doors in the … Read more

Red Robin trims its flock: Burger chain closes another restaurant in shakeup that could see 50 shuttered

Red Robin trims its flock: Burger chain closes another restaurant in shakeup that could see 50 shuttered

The days of polishing off a towering burger with endless steak fries at your neighborhood Red Robin may soon be numbered. Another location has bitten the dust as the 57-year-old burger chain presses ahead with a restructuring plan that could shutter up to 50 locations nationwide, as per TheStreet.  Its latest casualty is the longtime … Read more

Chili’s says Louisiana worker was fired for ‘harassment,’ employee says it stemmed from pronoun dispute

Chili’s says Louisiana worker was fired for ‘harassment,’ employee says it stemmed from pronoun dispute

A former Louisiana Chili’s employee went viral for saying he was fired for refusing to use a coworker’s preferred pronouns, but the restaurant claims the termination stemmed from repeated harassment that violated company policy, not the employee’s views on gender identity. The former employee, Wesley Kirk Ford Jr., alleged on social media on Saturday that he … Read more

McDonald’s adds new Caesar sauce to its menu — but customers are split over decision

McDonald’s adds new Caesar sauce to its menu — but customers are split over decision

McDonald’s revealed it’s adding a Caesar sauce to its menu for the first time, but the launch has sparked mixed reactions from customers. The fast food giant introduced the Caesar sauce offering — described as “a creamy, garlicky parmesan blend infused with notes of lemon” — as part of three new additions that’ll hit stores … Read more

Taco Bell probed over possible role in outbreak of ‘explosive diarrhea’ infections across US: report

Taco Bell probed over possible role in outbreak of ‘explosive diarrhea’ infections across US: report

Taco Bell is being probed by federal and state health investigators for its potential role in a fast-moving food poisoning outbreak that has sickened thousands across the country, according to a report. Some victims told investigators they had eaten at Taco Bell – though others said they had not, according to a Washington Post report … Read more

Dont be a chicken: Here’s how to score free food at Chick-fil-A on ‘Cow Appreciation Day’

Dont be a chicken: Here’s how to score free food at Chick-fil-A on ‘Cow Appreciation Day’

Want free chow? Dress like a cow.  Scoring choice Chik-Fil-A grub on the house today, July 14, lionized as “Cow Appreciation Day,” by the fast-food chain, is as easy as sporting spots and strapping on utters.  From 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, Chik-Fil-A, symbolized by a beloved bovine that encourages foodies to “Eat Mor … Read more

Popular fast food chain to open 60 new restaurants, with focus on California

Popular fast food chain to open 60 new restaurants, with focus on California

Are you ready for Freddy? California burger lovers are getting a taste of the Midwest, with Wichita staple Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers announcing its expansion on the West Coast as dozens of new locations are set to pop up across the Golden State. The popular fast-casual chain, known for its fresh never-frozen beef, small-batch … Read more

Taco Bell locations pull ingredients off menu as ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite cases surge

Taco Bell locations pull ingredients off menu as ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite cases surge

Taco Bell restaurants are pulling fresh ingredients from the menu as a fast-growing parasite outbreak linked to explosive diarrhea spreads across multiple states. Locations, including some in Metro Detroit, have posted signs telling customers they are temporarily unable to serve several produce items while health officials respond to a spike in cyclosporiasis cases, WWJ reported … Read more

Chick-fil-A is giving away free waffle fries this week — here’s how you can claim your order

Chick-fil-A is giving away free waffle fries this week — here’s how you can claim your order

Chick-fil-A is giving customers a chance to score free waffle fries this week as part of its annual Cow Appreciation Day promotion. The fried chicken chain is offering Chick-fil-A One members a free medium order of waffle fries between July 7 and July 13, while supplies last. To claim the giveaway, customers must play the … Read more

Raising Cane’s plots major California expansion — targeting wealthy suburbs

Raising Cane’s plots major California expansion — targeting wealthy suburbs

Rising fast food juggernaut Raising Cane’s is continuing its rapid expansion into California, just months after opening its 1,000th restaurant in the heart of Hollywood. The fried chicken chain — which was founded nearly 30 years ago on the Louisiana State University campus in Baton Rouge — is making a push into some more wealthier … Read more

Subway faces backlash after employee’s viral video reveals how its iconic bread is made: ‘So many things wrong’

Subway faces backlash after employee’s viral video reveals how its iconic bread is made: ‘So many things wrong’

A Subway employee’s routine closing-shift video has gone viral online, giving the public a rare look at how the sandwich chain’s iconic bread is made. The video, posted with the caption, “POV: you work a closing shift @subway,” showcases the rhythmical, clattering, and strangely satisfying sounds of restaurant prep and clean-up. However, it’s the opening … Read more

First-ever Palm Springs In-N-Out plans unveiled as opening date revealed

First-ever Palm Springs In-N-Out plans unveiled as opening date revealed

The first In-N-Out Burger in Palm Springs is still on track to open despite hitting a slight snag that could potentially delay its long-awaited debut. The Palm Springs Planning Commission on Monday night stalled final approval of the eatery at 1801 E. Palm Canyon Drive in the Smoke Tree Village Shopping Plaza, requesting yet another … Read more

Voodoo Doughnut suddenly shutters after short run in Venice

Voodoo Doughnut suddenly shutters after short run in Venice

VooDoo Doughnut, the quirky Portland-based doughnut chain known for its wild flavors and cult-like following, has quietly shuttered its Venice Beach location after just one year in business. Located at 66 Windward Avenue, the storefront appears to have quietly ceased its operations sometime in June. While the company website still displays a tile representing the … Read more

California beach enclave loses beloved Denny’s after 60 years of Grand Slams: ‘I’m bummed’

California beach enclave loses beloved Denny’s after 60 years of Grand Slams: ‘I’m bummed’

A beloved Denny’s in San Diego’s Point Loma neighborhood has permanently closed after nearly six decades in business, leaving longtime customers mourning the loss of what many called a community institution. The news came as a surprise to locals who headed to the beloved diner last week at the corner of Rosecrans and Jarvis Street when … Read more

California restaurant chains forced to change menus forever as new law bites

California restaurant chains forced to change menus forever as new law bites

Diners at Outback Steakhouse and other major restaurant chains in California are about to see a permanent shakeup on their menus — and it isn’t a new cut of beef. Starting July 1, the chain will be required to clearly disclose if each menu item contains any of the nation’s nine major food allergens, thanks … Read more

KFC unveils brand overhaul with modern open-concept restaurant design

KFC unveils brand overhaul with modern open-concept restaurant design

KFC is rolling out a brand overhaul that includes an expanded menu and modernized branding and restaurant designs. “The brand is set to open a new generation of spaces designed for hospitality, not just efficiency, with environments that feel more dynamic and adapt throughout the day to meet different occasions,” the fried chicken chain announced in a … Read more

Domino’s manager earns title of World’s Fastest Pizza Maker — flipping 3 pies in seconds

Domino’s manager earns title of World’s Fastest Pizza Maker — flipping 3 pies in seconds

He made a slice of history. A manager at Domino’s earned the title of “World’s Fastest Pizza Maker” when he whipped up three large pies in less than 32 seconds. Richard Delcid of Manassas, Virgina, was honored with the accolade at Domino’s World Fastest Pizza Making Competition in Las Vegas last month. Richard Delcid of … Read more

There’s a map to help you find the cheapest McDonald’s in your area

There’s a map to help you find the cheapest McDonald’s in your area

Fast food fans are saving smarter, not farther, with this price-hunting tool. McDonald’s customers are shocked by the deals they’ve found on the McCheapest map, an interactive food map highlighting the cheapest or most expensive stores by city and state. Their measurement: the Big Mac price of each location. The map is covered with dots, … Read more