McDonald’s is leaning into the gift-giving spirit with a limited-time two-toy Happy Meal. The company said it will sell “Pet Simulator Happy Meals” featuring two toys at participating restaurants across the country beginning Tuesday. One of the toys will be gift-wrapped, the fast-food chain said. The limited-time Happy Meals are a partnership with the popular … Read more
They’re salty. American McDonald’s customers are shocked to learn that ordering beer at the chain overseas is quite common. “I’ve eaten at an Italian McDonald’s in Florence and Venice, just to see what it would be like… America could never,” one X user posted Monday. They noted washing down their meal with a beer was … Read more
More and more Americans are complaining about dating amid inflation, so what’s a cash-strapped singleton to do? Well, it turns out that in the age of casual dating, most people are fine with casual dining. Not only does it lighten your financial load, but it also sets a super relaxed tone for getting to know … Read more
Tis’ the McSeason. McDonald’s has announced the return of the McRib on Tuesday, Dec. 3, for a limited time only at participating locations — with a unique twist for 2024. The news comes as the fast food giant could certainly use a boost — in the past few weeks, the brand has taken a beating over a … Read more
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, but Wawa is starting the holiday early. Quick-stop chain Wawa, mainly located on the East Coast, has a very dedicated fanbase, and one of its limited-time sandwiches has an even bigger cult following — including celebrities like “Monsters” actor Evan Peters and retired NFL star Jason Kelce and his … Read more
KFC has sued Church’s Texas Chicken in federal court, accusing the rival fast-food chain of violating its trademark rights in the phrase “Original Recipe.” KFC told the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, opening a new tab on Friday that its competitor’s use of the phrase in ads for its fried chicken is likely … Read more
At least 104 people have been sickened, with 34 hospitalized, in an outbreak of E. coli food poisoning tied to onions served on McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers, federal health officials said Wednesday. Cases have been detected in 14 states, according to an update from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. One person died … Read more
This comeback is sweet as pie. Celebrating the treat’s 25th anniversary, the fast food chain will return its holiday pies for a limited time beginning November 15, in select cities including Seattle, Los Angeles, St. Louis, New York City, Cleveland, Memphis and Dallas. The festive confection includes a creamy, smooth custard baked into a flaky, … Read more
Applebee’s is making sure their customers are eatin’ good. The restaurant chain has officially placed its hat in the ring for both the chicken sandwich and meal deal wars. In celebration of the rollout of their new Big Cluckin’ hand-breaded chicken sandwich, Applebee’s has unveiled a $10 value meal. In celebration of the rollout of … Read more
Sweetgreen will now lettuce fully indulge ourselves. The healthy salad chain has tossed a classic fast-food staple into the mix joining in a potential bid to capitalize on the growing “girl dinner” trend. Customers at select stores can now add a side of fries to their order, allowing them to get one step closer to … Read more
Chipotle Mexican Grill was sued on Monday by shareholders for concealing how many of its restaurants were skimping on portions, forcing the chain to spend more on ingredients and hurting its stock price. In a proposed class action filed in Santa Ana, Calif., federal court, shareholders said Chipotle failed to disclose growing unhappiness among customers with inconsistent portion sizes … Read more
A couple with the dream of visiting every state capitol finally crossed the last state off thanks to a local Chick-fil-A. Bill and Becky Chilcutt spent the last two decades traveling to every state capitol in the country — and had one left on their list when Bill Chilcutt’s terminal cancer halted the planned trip. The couple, who … Read more
After the Dodgers defeated the Yankees in the World Series, it was a near-inevitability that one of their players would be doing a promotional appearance at Raising Cane’s. Over the last several years, it’s developed into a rite of passage for sports champions to show up at the chicken finger chain and work a shift … Read more
A former McDonald’s worker has revealed why the chain stopped a service everyone was lovin’. Mike Haracz, who worked at the Golden Arches until 2019, revealed in a new TikTok why the fast-food chain no longer serves all-day breakfast. Responding to a comment that said “I thought the pandemic killed all-day breakfast,” Haracz declared: “I … Read more
No, you would not like fries with that. Sticking to your diet and running out to McDonald’s may not immediately appear to go together like burgers and buns, but one dietitian insists that with a little bit of discipline, those who find themselves hungry, pressed for time and in the drive-thru can actually snag a … Read more
Whose meal has your vote? A food critic took a walk in the shoes of both presidential candidates, eating just as they would for a day — breakfast, lunch and dinner. And like the views of Donald J. Trump and Kamala Harris, their taste buds couldn’t be any more opposite — aside from some surprise … Read more
Cookie lovers, rejoice — Subway introduced a holiday cookie big enough to stuff a stocking. Double Chocolate Peppermint Footlong Cookies were added to the menu Nov. 1 and will be available through Dec. 31. Diet conscious types need not apply, however — the warm treat, giving one gooey bite after another, will cost you a whopping … Read more
Chipotle said that it has been consistently offering “generous portions” in an effort to satisfy the customers who complained on social media that they were getting skimped on the size of their servings. Interim CEO Scott Boatwright told analysts on Tuesday that proof is on the company’s social media platforms, where he said people are “posting big … Read more
It takes less than 30 minutes for the average American to get frustrated when waiting for their food to arrive after placing an order for delivery, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 U.S. adults looked at Americans’ patience levels when it comes to minor day-to-day inconveniences and found that if the restaurant is … Read more
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday that the number of infected people from the E.coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers has increased to 90 from 75. The outbreak was first reported on Oct. 22 and on Wednesday, CDC said 27 people have been hospitalized due to the outbreak, which has already killed one person. … Read more