Customers aren’t lovin’ it — but maybe they should be. Though few fast-foods are beloved by all, there remains countless sleeper-hit snacks buried at the bottom of value menus — some of which are undeniably delicous, fans attest. At McDonald’s, the biggest McLoser is their hot tea, ordered so infrequently that one Ohio McDonald’s manager … Read more
The cheeseburger has been an American favorite for nearly a century, and it has its own special day. Sept. 18 marks National Cheeseburger Day in the United States. Though the origins of the beloved dish are murky, many believe the cheeseburger was created in the 1920s before becoming an American staple in the 1940s. The combination of … Read more
Rising menu prices have caused traffic to dip at fast-food restaurants as economic concerns push their core customers to rein in discretionary spending. But fast-food companies that are already grappling with margin pressures face a difficult challenge: They risk alienating the very households that have long sustained their business if they raise prices too much. McDonald’s … Read more
They’re not lovin’ it. The Golden Arches’ chicken offensive may not be as beloved as they hoped. McDonald’s chicken tenders recently ranked as the worst fast food in America, according to a recent study by Restaurant Furniture Plus. “Their tenders clearly need improvement,” said a spokesperson for the furniture retailer, which set out to analyze … Read more
There’s new competition in the world of crispy chicken. After a long wait, the McCrispy Snack Wrap is back on McDonald’s menus as rival chains hop on the handheld snack bandwagon with their own versions of fried chicken rollups. McDonald’s Snack Wraps are officially back on the menu as of July 10. McDonald’s Snack Wraps … Read more
Americans have a lot of choices when they want to eat out, whether it be at a fast-food chain or a full-service restaurant, with customer satisfaction being a significant factor in where they go. A new report from the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ASCI) offers insight into how brands stack up in terms of customer satisfaction. In … Read more
Taco Bell’s chicken nuggets were just the beginning. The fast-food chain has introduced Crispy Chicken Tacos, Burritos and Strips to its menus for a limited time. The new menu items will feature the same signature tortilla-coated crunch used on Taco Bell’s nuggets. Taco Bell Taco Bell’s Crispy Chicken Tacos, Burritos and Strips will be available … Read more
It’s enough to make you Grimace. Golden Arches fans beware — McDonald’s no longer offers the best bargain on burgers. That honor goes to Wendy’s and Burger King, which each serve the most affordable beef between two buns in the United States, according to a culinary site. Both a basic cheeseburger at Burger King and … Read more
Kesha knows where the beef is. The “Praying” singer, 38, seemingly shaded Katy Perry on Monday by tweeting a picture of herself sipping out of a Wendy’s cup, after the fast-food chain mocked Perry’s trip to space. In the photo, Kesha, 38, gleefully smiled at the camera while biting on the straw. Kesha wore a … Read more
A popular fast-food chain in Japan will shut down for several days following reports of rat-infested miso soup. Sukiya, the country’s biggest beef bowl chain, said it would cease operations Monday at roughly 2,000 locations nationwide for four days starting in a statement posted on their website Saturday. The company, which is owned by dining … Read more
March 7 is the first Friday of Lent — and many Catholics across America will be abstaining from eating meat this Friday and all Fridays through April 18, which is Good Friday this year. Plenty of fast-food restaurant chains are capitalizing on this, offering fish sandwiches throughout the Lenten season. Here are some of the best fast-food fish sandwiches … Read more
As fast food chains hike prices around the nation, one came out on top for being the priciest of all. A new study found that Shake Shack received the most complaints for being overpriced, followed by Five Guys, which has been slammed for their “out of control” prices. Earlier this year, Shake Shack raised menu … 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 moved an automated bowl-and-salad maker and an avocado-processing robot out of its test kitchen and into a couple of locations in California. The chain announced the deployment on Monday and said feedback will determine whether it makes a broader rollout of the technology. Both locations are in California, where all fast food chains must pay $20 an hour … Read more
Don’t go bacon your heart. Cheeseburgers are a beloved food to many, but some cheeseburgers are better for your health than others. A new analysis from telehealth medical provider PlushCare has revealed the most unhealthy cheeseburgers from 16 fast-food chains. PlushCare has revealed the most unhealthy cheeseburgers from 16 fast-food chains. Irati – stock.adobe.com The … Read more
They’re nosh-stalgic classics. For every new item that fast-food chains add to their menu, it seems that they put one nostalgic fan favorite out to pasture. Just this week, Taco Bell announced that certain outlets might be discontinuing the Crunchwrap and other beloved breakfast burritos. In honor of these retired repastes, online casino Spin Genie … Read more
From soggy fries to broken McFlurry machines, Americans can always count on a consistently inconsistent fast food experience. Poor management, low profits and outdated technology are just a few reasons why one fast-food location may undermine quality control. Fast Company rounded up the best and worst locations of some fast-food companies — McDonald’s, Burger King, … Read more
There are plenty of reasons to love fast food: it’s quick, convenient, comforting and — let’s face it — delicious. But there are downsides, of course, with costs increasing, no longer falling into the “cheap eats” category, as well as not necessarily being good for you or nutritious. The chain with the highest-calorie menu items … Read more
A meal of champions apparently doesn’t feature french fries. The 15,000 athletes at the Paris Olympics will forego the deep-fried delicacy in what has been hailed as the largest restaurant in the world: a former electrical power plant that has been converted into a dining hall, spanning 700 feet in the center of the Olympic … Read more