Ray Kroc cut the ribbon on the first McDonald’s franchise, opened in Des Plaines, Ill., back in 1955 — and the rest is fast food history. But the McDonald’s story begins years before that — and halfway across the continent in Southern California, to boot. And did you know that the Big Mac wasn’t invented until 1967, … Read more
In 2003, Morgan Spurlock famously spent 30 days eating nothing but McDonald’s food — which, he said, led to a fatty liver and “whooshing” in his penis. The self-punishment was for his documentary “Super Size Me,” which exposed disturbing claims about the health impacts of a fast-food diet. Over the month-long course of daredevil dining, … Read more
Morgan Spurlock, the documentary filmmaker best known for “Super Size Me,” has died. He was 53. He died Thursday night from complications of cancer, The Post can confirm. “It was a sad day, as we said goodbye to my brother Morgan,” his brother Craig Spurlock to the outlet. “Morgan gave so much through his art, … Read more
Old McDonald’s? McDonald’s has notably produced some seemingly decomposition-defying burgers in the past. However, none compare to a seemingly immortal quarter pounder in Australia that has never shown signs of decay despite being bought nearly three decades ago. Australian pals Casey Dean and Eduards Nits claimed that they ordered the Quarter Pounder with cheese in … Read more
Restaurant Brands International-owned Burger King is launching its own $5 meal deal ahead of McDonald’s, Bloomberg News reported Thursday, citing an internal memo, as burger wars heat up. US fast food chains are in a tussle to attract customers at a time when cost-of-living crisis has forced them to eat more meals at home, prompting companies to turn their focus … Read more
He ordered McDonald’s and got jack in the box instead. A trolling Doordash customer who ordered a McDonald’s burger with “everything removed” was impressed and amused after receiving a box with nothing in it. He described the literal nothing burger in a post with 53.3 million views on X. “I ordered a triple cheeseburger with … Read more
She can kick rocks. A creative Utah bride wanted to get hitched in a scenic canyon near her home — but what was meant to be an affordable and memorable wedding day wound up causing a rift between her and her guests. Sharing on a popular Reddit etiquette forum, the then 23-year-old user Double_Ad6415 explained … Read more
One Big Mac with a side of wet mop. An Australian McDonald’s employee was caught drying a seemingly wet mop underneath the fry station’s heat lamp, earning the disgust of customers in the store and online. Debbie Barakat took her son to the fast-food joint’s Booval location, a suburb of Brisbane, Australia, on April 4 … Read more
It’s a beloved treat for kids, complete with a hamburger or chicken nuggets, fries, apple slices, a drink, and a toy. But did you know there’s a secret feature in the Happy Meal box that even some McDonald’s staff are unaware of? Mom-of-two Kirsty Fox recently discovered the hack, which sees the packaging turn into a plate for … Read more
E tu, Ronald? At what once was the heart of the Roman Empire sits an American conquest: Italy’s first-ever McDonald’s. However, the Rome location, just steps from the Spanish Steps at Piazza di Spagna, is strikingly different from any stateside Golden Arches outpost. Guests are first greeted with a grand array of traditional sculptures, marble … Read more
Grandma knows best — even when it comes to McDonald’s. Starting May 21, the fast food chain is introducing the “Grandma McFlurry,” a sweet treat featuring syrup and crunchy candy pieces — which the brand jokes is “like grandma’s favorite treat that she hid in her purse” — blended into vanilla soft serve. It’s unclear … Read more
No need to turn that frown upside down. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Week, McDonald’s is acknowledging that sometimes a Happy Meal is actually a Sad Meal. TMZ reported Wednesday that the UK division of the company is emphasizing mental health from May 13-19 with a major rebrand of their iconic Happy Meal, dropping … Read more
It’s a McDouble by name — but almost a McTriple by price. A shocking graphic exposes how the cost of individual McDonald’s items has surged over the past decade, with the price of a McDouble up an astonishing 168%. The visual, created by Carbon Finance, is based on a study by FinanceBuzz released last month, … Read more
Empty cups and empty hearts. McDonald’s customers are bidding a bitter farewell to free drink refills, one of the latest casualties from the brand already facing an identity crisis over extreme prices. A recent customer in Pittsburgh told Marketplace.org that their local location began charging patrons for drink re-ups, something once a given for free … Read more
When trying to lose weight, conventional wisdom might dictate that the first thing to do is stop going to fast food restaurants, but let’s be realistic — we’re Americans, we’re out on the road, and what’s out along those roads? Burger chains, chicken chains, taco chains — all with their irresistible, nobody-has-to-know drive-thru options. And out … Read more
There’s no party like a Nugg Party. All chicken nugget fans will want to make their way over to Wendy’s to get their hands on their new Nuggs Party Pack, a 50-count pack of chicken nuggets for $15. The Nuggs Party Pack is available in both spicy and regular. Wendy’s As of May 8, customers … Read more
If it seems like there’s a McDonald’s everywhere you go, that’s because there is — almost There were about 41,800 locations of the chain restaurant in the world in 2023, according to Statista via Chowhound. People visit a McDonald’s in Moscow, Russia. Konstantin Zavrazhin/Getty Images To be exact, there were 41,822 locations — an increase … Read more
Talk about not lovin’ it. Mcdonald’s lovers are irate that the fast-food giant is reinstating a delectable fan-favorite dessert — but it can’t be enjoyed in the US. Inflation-battered Mickey D’s brought back its special Confetti Cookie Dough McFlurry from last year, though only for Canadian clientele. The recently returned item is described on the … Read more
We say they’re for the kids, but fast food chicken nuggets not so secretly remain a favorite well into adulthood for many Americans. And why not? These bite-sized bundles of fun are not only well suited to our grab-and-go, hit-the-drive-thru lifestyle, they also pack a protein punch that fills you up like a lot of … Read more
Upper East Side high school freshman Joshua Small is cooking up hope. Small, a French-American student at the Lycée Français de New York, regaled 60 diners as the acting executive chef of East Harlem’s Tastings NYC Saturday, a “Youth to Youth” dinner to raise money for the sick children at the Ronald McDonald House-New York. … Read more