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
They’re hot to tot. When one pictures the best fast food fries in the US, they might imagine McDonald’s or another multinational burger chain. However, the nation’s tastiest potato sticks are allegedly served at — wait for it — homegrown California Tex-Mex chain Del Taco, at least according to USA Today’s 10Best Reader’s Choice Awards … Read more
As the World Cup Final kicks off on Sunday, July 19, fans don’t need a jersey to score and win big. Whether you’re a die-hard Soccer fan or just looking for halftime snacks, restaurants and chains are serving up major league deals for your watch party. From free burritos to restaurant discounts, here’s a list … Read more
For a limited time, McDonald’s is helping customers rise and shine with a bougie addition. The fast-food titan is elevating breakfast with two new offerings that feel more like a gourmet brunch than a standard drive-through order. The Honey Brown Butter Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit and the Honey Brown Butter Chicken Biscuit are the … 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
Thank God it’s Fry-Day. July 10 is National French Fry Day and deals on fries are happening across chain restaurants to celebrate. Here’s a list of all the places you can snag limited-time deals and freebies: Some deals, like Whataburger require no additional purchase necessary. They’re offering a free medium fry you can snag through their … Read more
Fast food “value” meals may no longer be delivering on that promise. Walk or drive up to any fast food joint these days and you’ll likely be shocked by the menu prices. Places that once thrived on value have fallen off the affordability train, taking customers’ money along the way. Since 2024, the price of … 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
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
It was only a matter of time before Wendy’s joined in on the pickle craze. From Burger King pickle fries to KFC’s new pickle menu and Popeyes Pickle Glaze Chicken Sandwich, the tangy snack has taken over fast-food chains. Wendy’s newest addition is the Dill Pickle Shaker Fries and Dill Chicken Sandwich. Similar to McDonald’s … Read more
The Big Mac can take a nap. As customers become increasingly wary of “shrinkflation” and price hikes at big burger chains, smaller fast-food purveyors are cashing in. Industry data shows that regional chains and cult favorites like In-N-Out Burger, Whataburger, and Culver’s are driving growth in the hamburger category, putting their larger competitors to shame. … Read more
That’s some good ol’ apple pie — just like McDonald’s used to make. On June 22, the Golden Arches will bring back its fried apple pies — a beloved menu item served at the fast food behemoth over 30 years ago, according to content creator Snackolator. While the deep-fried dessert, which is being brought back … Read more