Michael Goessling always knew he was adopted. But what he did not know for nearly 58 years was that his biological father had one of the most recognizable and beloved voices in American music. The St. Louis man learned recently that his father is five-time Grammy winner and Doobie Brothers singer Michael McDonald, a musician … Read more
For millions of Americans, grabbing breakfast or coffee from a fast-food drive-thru is an ordinary part of the morning routine — but not long ago, ordering a meal without leaving the car was a novelty. So how did the drive-thru go from a novel idea to an everyday staple? Convenience and an “on-the-go” lifestyle are … Read more
McDonald’s rivals are not lovin’ the competition. McDonald’s is going all in on GLP-1 users, and taking down the competition along the way. On Wednesday’s Investor Day meeting — where companies present long-term strategy — the Golden Arches revealed it would start experimenting with new, more protein-packed menu items. Sky Anderson, the president of McDonald’s … Read more
McDonald’s shares dropped by more than 5% during its investor day presentation after CEO Chris Kempczinski said the company’s growth will be flat while inflation continues to accelerate. The burger giant on Wednesday outlined key details of a multi-year $8.5 billion investment to revamp its restaurants, make its menu tastier and upgrade technology, including an … Read more
McDonald’s is feeling extra continental this fall. The iconic fast-food chain is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, home to its corporate offices and an HQ restaurant famed for its rotating Global Favorites menu of international items otherwise unavailable in the US. For a limited time, the McDonald’s Global HQ restaurant is offering fan favorites from around … Read more
Call it a burger bonanza. National Cheeseburger Day has officially arrived and meat eaters are in for some juicy deals. Not to be confused with National Hamburger Day, which was on May 28 — this year’s celebration honors America’s favorite sandwich with a slice of cheese. Plus, just days ago Americans filled up on double … Read more
Fast-food chains are going old school with an innovative customer service update: human cashiers. The push for touch-screen kiosks, mobile app deals, and digital ordering has been sweeping across favorite fast-food chains for years. McDonald’s, Burger King and Starbucks have all offered exclusive in-app promotions to nudge customers online, while installing self-service kiosks in place … Read more
Bring it on down to Biscuitville. The North Carolina-based chain has claimed the title of America’s best fast-food breakfast for the fourth year in a row. Despite operating in just three states, its breakfast has beaten out all other national chains. It earned the top spot in USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards and … Read more
This Labor Day, kick your feet up and let the deals work for you. Just days before back-to-school season starts, Labor Day may be your last summer hurrah for major savings. Each year, the federal holiday — which honors American workers and organized labor movements — falls on the first Monday in September. First signed … Read more
Pumpkin spice just got pied. Come September — or now August — Dunkin’, Starbucks, bagel shops, grocery stores and more will break out the pumpkin flavors to initiate the fall season. But some customers are moving away from the spice, begging for something else. Well, McDonald’s read the tea leaves and released a new fall … Read more
Burger King and McDonald’s are fighting for chicken nugget dominance. The two competing chains have both rolled out their newest take on the poultry pieces. Burger King dropped its latest version after the King said it listened to its royal subjects, while McDonald’s reintroduced its spicy chicken nuggets. Both have also added sauces for dunking … Read more
It’s a monster mash-up. A brand-new Happy Meal is crashing into McDonald’s with a few unexpected characters. The fast-food behemoth just rolled out its “Hello Kitty and Friends x Godzilla” collab on menus today. Each limited-time meal comes with one of eight toys in a brand new blending of Sanrio’s Hello Kitty characters and the … Read more
A Northeast Ohio McDonald’s restaurant was transformed into a wedding venue last Saturday as two co-workers said “I do” in front of friends, family, fellow employees and the occasional customer. “We had people trying to come in the lobby the whole time,” despite the dining room being closed to the public for the ceremony and reception, bride … Read more
McDonald’s compiled a 515-page dossier on one of its loyalty-program customers — using years of fast-food purchases to predict how often he would return, how much he would spend and even what he was likely to order. Reece Rogers, a journalist for Condé Nast-owned Wired magazine, discovered the extensive digital profile after requesting the personal … Read more
They’ve crowned a new “King.” When it comes to the battle of the burgers, Burger King reigns supreme. The Home of the Whopper has seen a massive sales surge this year, which has propelled it past Wendy’s to become the second largest fast food chain after McDonald’s. According to Consumer Affairs, the burger monger recorded … Read more
After five long years, gluttons of spice can rejoice. McDonald’s is reportedly bringing back its fan-favorite fiery chicken nuggets, but with an added kick. The prominent — and usually correct — social media foodie known as Snackolator revealed that the fast food behemoth is reintroducing one of its most delicious duos after five years off … Read more
Just when you thought fast food menu hacks couldn’t get any weirder, TikTok has delivered a combo that has left millions of fast-food lovers utterly divided. A viral video posted by popular food creator @theangelfoodie shows her taking a standard, golden McDonald’s triple cheeseburger and dipping it directly into a cup of ice-cold Coca-Cola before … 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
They’re not loving it. McDonald’s is getting flak for supposedly joining other restaurant chains and supermarkets in jumping on the shrinkflation bandwagon. The fired-up conversation was sparked by a Reddit user who shared a side-by-side photo of a small McDonald’s soda and a small blue plastic cup, pointing out how tiny the chain’s drink size … Read more
The Aloha State is the Mac-daddy when it comes to Golden Arches. New Jersey boasted the second highest rated McDonald’s branches in the nation behind Hawaii, according to a survey by Restaurant Furniture. To gauge which regions “serve up the best Golden Arches experience, the restaurant furnishing purveyor examined over 8.7 million customer reviews on … Read more