Your wings are going digital. Another Wingstop location supposedly just took cash off its menu as the chain pushes for cashless stores — and customers are outraged over it. The move toward contactless payment started in 2022, when Wingstop rolled out its first “restaurant of the future.” The prototype was in Dallas, Texas and smaller … Read more
Stand and deliver. Amazon is investigating an incident after a Florida man shared doorbell camera footage of a delivery driver unceremoniously tossing a box onto his porch. In the Ring footage, the driver can be seen approaching the home and hurling the package onto the cement porch, where it lands with a loud thud. The … Read more
The warehouse giant’s latest food court weapon is already sending fans into a frenzy. Costco continues to expand its food court offerings as fans, food bloggers and viral mukbangers can’t get enough of their new releases. Just two weeks ago, the chain released new breaded chicken fingers with fans calling them a Chick-fil-A dupe. But … Read more
Costco customers could be in line for hundreds of dollars after the warehouse giant agreed to a proposed $14 million class-action settlement over allegations that it sent misleading promotional emails. The lawsuit claims Costco violated Washington state law by sending marketing emails advertising deals as temporary or time-limited, even though the retailer allegedly knew the … Read more
You may be in line for a huge payout. Flagstar Bank, a major regional bank with services like banking, mortgage, and wealth management, has agreed to settle a lawsuit after a January 2021 cyberattack. Cyber criminals were able to access sensitive information from just over 1.4 million Flagstar users. Then in December of that same … Read more
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
New year, new fees. Amazon will tack on its “Peak Fulfillment Fees” once again during the holidays, the e-commerce giant confirmed last week. However, sellers can expect to see another surcharge this year. While the fulfillment fee is the same as 2025 — averaging out to roughly 32 cents per item — the 3.5% “fuel … Read more
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
Mickey D’s diners were unhappy with this meal. McDonald’s has issued a temporary upcharge that has led to major upset among loyal customers. The beef began when a disgruntled customer took to Reddit to share that when they ordered a Happy Meal, they were charged an additional $1.79 for the fast-food chain’s current toy offering, … Read more
It’s a hot dog. It’s a sandwich. It’s a…SubDog. But some suggest the sausage looks more like a real-life submarine, asking, “Why is it gray?” Subway Canada is hoping its new SubDog — a nearly half-pound all-beef hot dog served on the chain’s signature bread and loaded with customizable toppings — will settle the age-old … Read more
Costco’s first standalone gas station in the US has opened up in Southern California, and while many drivers are eager to buy cheaper fuel, some shoppers feel the new location is missing the key features they’d hoped for. Despite excitement about the gas station opening, many social media users pointed out it doesn’t offer diesel … Read more
Check your receipts, because a restaurant might be charging a fee before you even order. A restaurant in Tampa, Florida, recently came under fire after a guest spotted a “venue fee” on her check. The restaurant — RO in Hyde Park — tacked on a 3% fee, a surcharge that was not posted anywhere on … Read more
Costco shoppers are flocking to the shelves over a legendary Aussie snack that has finally touched down in American stores. The “Australian Oreo” is sparking a wild Costco frenzy. Tim Tams, the iconic Australian cookie, have been stocked in Costco’s across the U.S. and American shoppers have been hoarding. The Original Tim Tam is a … Read more
Furious foodies are at tipping point. Publicly shaming patrons into leaving hefty tips for waiters is, apparently, not the slam-dunk strategy one restauranteur had hoped it would be. Now, cheesed-off chowhounds are viciously, virally blasting the boneheaded boss for bullying customers to pay his staff a decent salary. “Our servers make $3.50 [per hour]…If you can’t afford … Read more
They’re going tote-ally nuts. Trader Joe’s shoppers across New York and New Jersey are scrambling to snag their new $3 mini tote, which is already selling out at many outlets. Released Wednesday across stores nationwide, the stylish reusable sack comes in four different striped pastel colors and measures 13 inches long, 11 inches tall and … Read more
Fajita fans can skip the sizzle — an embarrassment — with Taco Bell’s new drama-free Tex-Mex items. Gone are the days when the quietest person at the table fears the sound of crackling meats as the chain is “ditching sizzling fajita theatrics” by turning them portable. Now available for a limited time, the new Fajita … Read more
The things we do for love and to satisfy our own mini monsters, inner children, and/or “sad adults.” The internet is divided over claims that customers waited up to 7 hours for an immersive Minion & Monsters Wendy’s drive-thru experience. The fast-food chain announced the promotional campaign in a press release last week, promising fans Minions & … Read more
They’re serving up attitude. A clip of two wait staffers discussing customer habits has sparked a debate on social media, after a restaurant rage bait post went viral on X. Right-wing shock jockey Royce Lopez reposted the clip from another account that allegedly featured fed-up food servers discussing the frustrating FOH (“front of house”) lifestyle. … Read more
Costco shoppers aren’t sweating high prices. They’re sweating in home saunas. Inflation, international warfare and sociopolitical in-fighting across the US, apparently, cannot hold a candle to self-indulgence as sales on personal care products such as perfume, jewelry, saunas, makeup and massage chairs recently skyrocketed amid the economic crisis, per Costco Chief Financial Officer, Gary Millerchip. … Read more
Burger King is letting customers have it their way. After 15 long years, the beloved fast food chain is answering customers’ prayers by bringing back a fan-favorite menu item — the crown nuggets. Beginning Tuesday, the on-theme bites will be offered on both the kids’ and regular menus. For kiddos, the crispy fried goodness will … Read more