How McDonald’s transformed the Egg McMuffin sandwich forever with just one ingredient

How McDonald’s transformed the Egg McMuffin sandwich forever with just one ingredient

There’s a reason McMuffins have been egg-stra tasty in recent years. McDonald’s beloved Egg McMuffin has stayed pretty consistent in its recipe since its debut 50 years ago — but one ingredient swap changed the breakfast sandwich for the better. If you order an Egg McMuffin, you’ll receive a sandwich consisting of a freshly cracked … Read more

Doctor reveals what McDonald’s burger and fries look like after two months: ‘That should terrify you’

Doctor reveals what McDonald’s burger and fries look like after two months: ‘That should terrify you’

It’s the fast food Fountain of Youth. A doctor revolted fast-food fans after showing off an order of McDonald’s and Papa John’s pizza that didn’t show any signs of decay despite being two months old. “This ‘food’ refuses to rot… and that should terrify you,” Dr. Robert G. DeBease, a doctor of traditional naturopathy and … Read more

McDonald’s brings back beloved Happy Meal toys for first time in 2 years — but you need to act fast

McDonald’s brings back beloved Happy Meal toys for first time in 2 years — but you need to act fast

Fast food fans are more than happy about this news. On Tuesday, McDonald’s announced that the beloved Squishmallows are officially back in Happy Meal boxes after a two-year hiatus. “Squishmallows squad collectors and Happy Meal fans gather ‘round,” McDonald’s wrote on its Menu Spotter. “You’ve waited patiently for two years, and we want to let … Read more

Krispy Kreme pauses doughnut rollout with McDonald’s after surprising lack of demand

Krispy Kreme pauses doughnut rollout with McDonald’s after surprising lack of demand

Krispy Kreme on Thursday said it is pausing a planned rollout of selling doughnuts in McDonald’s locations nationwide. The doughnut chain said it is “reassessing the deployment schedule together with McDonald’s while it works to achieve a profitable business model for all parties.” Krispy Kreme sells doughnuts in more than 2,400 McDonald’s restaurants as of the end … Read more

McDonald’s heavily publicized spin-off made waves for wacky drinks — now they’re coming to regular menus

McDonald’s heavily publicized spin-off made waves for wacky drinks — now they’re coming to regular menus

Fans are lovin’ the latest McDonald’s menu updates. The fast-food giant announced plans to add select drinks from its beverage-forward concept CosMc’s to regular menus later this year. During an earnings call on Tuesday, McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski said that the company gained “interesting learnings” about the rollout of the wacky new concept that launched … Read more

The cheapest fast-food hamburger in the US revealed — and it’s not McDonald’s

The cheapest fast-food hamburger in the US revealed — and it’s not McDonald’s

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

McDonald’s customers raving over Cotton Candy Sprite on secret menu — here’s the hack to order one

McDonald’s customers raving over Cotton Candy Sprite on secret menu — here’s the hack to order one

What if your crisp, fountain Sprite tasted like a sweet treat? TikTokkers have discovered a hack to get a secret menu item at McDonald’s: Cotton Candy Sprite. TikTokkers have discovered Cotton Candy Sprite at McDonald’s. radub85 – stock.adobe.com The trick to getting the carnival-like twist on a regular soda is to order a Sprite and … Read more

Fast food companies lean into chicken offerings as popularity skyrockets

Fast food companies lean into chicken offerings as popularity skyrockets

Several major fast food companies are leaning into chicken. McDonald’s, Taco Bell and Wendy’s have each indicated in recent months that they are looking to ramp up their offerings of the increasingly popular protein. Fast-food giant McDonald’s on Thursday revealed McCrispy Strips would become a permanent menu item at all participating U.S. restaurants by May … Read more

McDonald’s makes first permanent menu item change since 2021 — and it comes with a new sauce

McDonald’s makes first permanent menu item change since 2021 — and it comes with a new sauce

Talk about a Happy Meal. McDonald’s announced the addition of chicken strips to its menu, and fans are certainly lovin’ it. The fast-food chain is launching McCrispy Strips, made with 100% white meat strips and coated with a new black pepper-flavored breading. McDonald’s announced the addition of McCrispy Strips to its menu. “We’ve been listening … Read more

Secret McDonald’s serves up fare you won’t find elsewhere — and it’s hiding in plain sight in the middle of this major city

Secret McDonald’s serves up fare you won’t find elsewhere — and it’s hiding in plain sight in the middle of this major city

Big Macs are basic — this Midwest McDonald’s is serving up global eats with major street cred. Tucked into Chicago’s bustling West Loop, beneath the golden arches of corporate HQ and its elite Hamburger University training ground, lies a Mickey D’s unlike any other in the country.  This secret-ish spot, officially dubbed the McDonald’s Global … Read more

This secret McDonald’s perk gives a lucky few free food for life — here’s who’s in the exclusive club

This secret McDonald’s perk gives a lucky few free food for life — here’s who’s in the exclusive club

This secret McDonald’s perk takes “lovin’ it” to a new level. The restaurant chain’s McGold Card is a highly coveted and rare pass that grants holders — including notable billionaires like Warren Buffett and Bill Gates — a lifetime of free meals. It’s one of the more ambiguous secrets of the McDonald’s lore, but rumors … Read more

McDonald’s teases return of snack wraps with cryptic social media post

McDonald’s teases return of snack wraps with cryptic social media post

McDonald’s on Tuesday teased customers about when to expect snack wraps back on its menu. The fast-food giant wrote on X, “snack wraps 0x.14.2025.” McDonald’s hint has attracted about 1.4 million views and over 12,000 likes since it was posted late Tuesday morning. It appears to suggest the highly anticipated comeback of the company’s snack … Read more

McDonald’s workers confess the most annoying customer habit: ‘We’re human too’

McDonald’s workers confess the most annoying customer habit: ‘We’re human too’

They’re not lovin’ it. McDonald’s workers are spilling the tea on bad manners from customers that they’re tired of putting up with. The fast-food chain is beloved by people all over the world, but it turns out some employees have beef with the gig. McDonald’s workers are sharing their main beef with customers. Christopher Sadowski … Read more

The fast food chains most notorious for screwing up orders

The fast food chains most notorious for screwing up orders

You can get food fast or you can get food right — but where can you get both? As it turns out, some fast-food restaurants tend to be more accurate than others. According to Intouch Insight, a company that has been tracking the speed and accuracy of fast-food drive thrus for 25 years, Chick-fil-A is … Read more

The 5 worst fast foods for your health that you should avoid at all costs 

The 5 worst fast foods for your health that you should avoid at all costs 

America should not run on fast food. A recent ranking from Eat This, Not That shared the least healthy menu items — ranked from bad to worst — from some of your favorite fast food chains that you should steer clear of. Some honorable mentions include the fried rice side from Panda Express and the … Read more

Sad McDonald’s ‘play place’ for kids shocks customer: ‘This is so heartbreaking’

Sad McDonald’s ‘play place’ for kids shocks customer: ‘This is so heartbreaking’

Welcome to McDonald’s — can we take away your play area? A disappointed fast-food customer shared the sad reality of what her local restaurant’s play area looks like. “This is so heart breaking,” Nancy French wrote on X. “I’m at a new McDonald’s in Franklin, TN and look at their ‘play place’ for children. Two … Read more

The fast food chains that raised prices the most last year — and who has the best deals now

The fast food chains that raised prices the most last year — and who has the best deals now

It’s still fast, but it’s making customers furious. Fast food used to be the go-to cheap meal, but over the past few years, prices have been climbing due to inflation. According to a survey conducted by Lending Tree, 78% of respondents now see it as a luxury — not the quick, affordable option it used to … Read more

Best fast-food fish sandwiches around the country for Lent

Best fast-food fish sandwiches around the country for Lent

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

How to order healthier fast food at places like McDonald’s and Chick-fil-A — without just getting the salad

How to order healthier fast food at places like McDonald’s and Chick-fil-A — without just getting the salad

Half of all Americans say they eat fast food for dinner at least some of the time, even though these pit stop meals are often packed with calories, sodium and saturated fat. Citing convenience as the primary reason for drive-thru dinners, 87% of respondents to a survey by Tastewise said they would like to see … Read more

McDonald’s to employ AI at 43K locations to speed up service: ‘Technology solutions will alleviate the stress’

McDonald’s to employ AI at 43K locations to speed up service: ‘Technology solutions will alleviate the stress’

McDonald’s is the latest fast food restaurant to use artificial intelligence to step up its game. The fast food giant is overhauling all 43,000 restaurants with an AI makeover in an attempt to cut wait times and make a better experience for both customers and employees. Upgrades will start with internet-connected kitchen equipment, AI-enabled drive-throughs … Read more