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When someone purportedly cut the line at a Chick-fil-A location, one customer was so upset that he wanted to call the police to come and handle it.
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Pittsburgh McDonald's Are Being Accused Of Violating Child Labor Laws
In addition to having young McDonald's employees work far beyond the legally-permitted hours, some were asked to operate fryers without proper safety equipment. -
Coq Roq: The Fictional Burger King Band That Caused Multiple Lawsuits
Burger King's "unconventional" 2005 promotion for its chicken fries involved chicken masks, heavy metal, and lots of copyright infringement lawsuits. -
TikTok's Dirty Soda Trend Pre-Dates Prohibition, In A Way
Where exactly did dirty soda come from? TikTok? The Mormons? Perhaps the answer lies in the classic American institution that became popular during Prohibition. -
Pepsi Drops Recipe For Non-Lactose Pepsi Milk
Let's say that you're willing to throw caution to the wind and try pilk. The only problem is you can't have lactose. You needn't worry -- Pepsi has you covered. -
Jack In The Box Just Dropped Its '24 Days Of Jackmas' Deals
Forget your traditional Advent calendar, Jack In the Box just dropped its "24 days of Jackmas" promo and it's packed with delicious themed deals. -
Aldi Is Secretly Giving Away $500 Gift Cards
Aldi shoppers could be in for a surprise when they pick up their grocery order because the chain is secretly giving away gift cards worth up to $500. -
Heinz Could Add $1 To Your Restaurant Tip If You Ask For Their Ketchup
Heinz wants to help diners get the most out of their restaurant experience and help them ask for the ketchup they want with its Tip for Heinz promotion. -
Elf On A Shelf Has Partnered With Great American Cookies For Sweet Holiday Treats
Just when you thought the he was already busy reporting on you to Santa, Elf on a Shelf has partnered with Great American Cookies for some sweet holiday treats. -
Red Lobster's New Shrimp Is Inspired By Its Iconic Cheddar Bay Biscuits
If you love the Cheddar Bay Biscuits from Red Lobster and also enjoy Red Lobster's shrimp, then the chain's newest item is something to keep an eye on. -
Chuck E. Cheese Dropped A Winter Dessert Menu
There's a new winter dessert menu at Chuck E. Cheese and you could have a chance to reap rewards on the chain's app and win a skeeball machine giveaway. -
Here's What Happened To The Smart Baker After Shark Tank
Was The Smart Baker worthy of an investment or was it all best left behind? Here’s what happened to the company after it appeared on Shark Tank. -
The Plant-Based Meat In Fast Food Trend Might Already Be Dead
It seems that the plant-based craze in the fast food industry may be losing steam, but what exactly could cause the sudden end of such a monumental experiment? -
Jack Daniels Is Headed To The Supreme Court Over A Dog Toy
Jack Daniels is headed to the Supreme Court over a dog toy, arguing that one manufacturer has taken a parody of its famous bottle too far. -
Lindt Created Its Own 3D Virtual Store
For Lindt, the future is now. The chocolatier's newest marketing endeavor takes the company to the digital frontier with its new 3D virtual shop. -
Why Is It So Hard To Find Out Where Popeyes Serves Breakfast?
You may be familiar with Popeyes' tenders and biscuits, but not many know that it has also experimented with a breakfast menu which isn't widely available. -
The 9-Year-Old Chef With Her Own Thriving Gnocchi Enterprise
The idea of kids running their own businesses may sound like only it extends to crafts and lemonade stands, but that couldn't be more wrong. -
The Cheetos Duster Now Exists, And It Works Just Like A Nutribullet
Just as Prometheus was fabled to have given Man the gift of fire, Frito-Lay gives Man the gift of converting their favorite Cheetos into 100% pure dust. -
Wendy's Is Launching A Breakfast Biscuit Bowl, But There's A Catch
Wendy's is introducing a new biscuit bowl to its breakfast menu, but there's a catch: it's only available to Indiana residents. -
You Could Win Free Denny's For A Year By Buying A $6 Shirt
Denny's fans could get free food for a year if they purchase this t-shirt. Here's everything you need to know about the exciting deal from the restaurant. -
Where Does The Term 'Piping Hot' Come From?
You've likely heard the phrase ''piping hot" everywhere, from television shows to cookbooks. But where did this term come from? And who invented it? -
For The Ultimate Thanksgiving Stuffing, Break Out The Slow Cooker
There's a wide variety of ways one can prepare stuffing. But one easy method is almost certain to give you perfect results: moist on the inside and crispy out. -
What Is A 'Soup Burrito' At Chipotle And Why Do Employees Hate It?
As customization is an important part of how Chipotle works, customers have found a way to order "soup." Unsurprisingly, the employees seem to hate making it. -
The Easiest Way To Rescue Overcooked White Chocolate
It's very easy to overcook your white chocolate. Fortunately, there's actually a very simple way to prevent it from getting clumped and grainy. -
The McDonald's Breakfast Bagel Sandwiches Are Back, But There's A Catch
McDonald's is beginning to reintroduce its bagel sandwiches to the breakfast menu. But there's one thing you need to know. -
The Raising Cane's Location That Can't Legally Sell Chicken Fingers
How could a chain that literally sells very little else besides chicken fingers be refused, by law, to sell them? The answer lies in one Indiana shopping mall. -
Mickey's Kitchen: Disney's Failed Attempt At Fast Food
Here's everything you could ever hope to learn about Mickey's Kitchen, Disney's failed attempt at offering fast food to the masses.