We've been hearing a lot this year about dark stores and ghost kitchens. While these places sound spooky enough, and it is October, they aren't frightful Halloween destinations. Instead, they have everything to do with the scary reality the COVID-19 pandemic has brought to retailers and restaurants.
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Burger King's Whoppers are undoubtedly in a league of their own... and then there's the Whopper Jr. Quite similar to the original Whopper, the Whopper Jr. is a tad smaller. If you're a fan of the Whopper Jr., you need to know that it's really not your best option at Burger King. This is why.
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You can probably guess what's in a french fry: Potatoes. Some kind of frying oil. Salt. But McDonald's has a secret to their supremely tasty fries. Here's what's really in the secret ingredient(s) of McDonald's fries.
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Recently, Burger King announced that in 2021 it will introduce reusable packaging for its sandwiches and sodas to reduce waste. The chain envisions customers paying a deposit for their containers and cups, which they will then have refunded once they scan the packaging via an app and return.
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Burger King just tossed us a mouth-watering #ThrowbackThursday treat via Uber Eats. Available for a limited time only, hungry fans can grab a Whopper for its 1990s retro price $.99 each. We're not talking tiny junior sandwiches here, Burger King is offering the deal for their regular Whopper,
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One vegan saving grace on many menus is pasta. Most chefs can prepare a vegan version of any pasta dish if requested via a server, allowing vegans to feel fairly confident when ordering the food and not fear an accidental encounter with animal products. However, not all pastas are created equal.
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When Monday, October 19 rolled round, Chipotle announced a change to their menu that threatened every fan's experience of the restaurant. From now on, they would charge $0.25 for each side tortilla. Previously, people would get them for free.
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McDonald's latest celebrity meal is worrying some nutritionists. We spoke with Nicole Avena, PhD, Assistant Professor of Neuroscience at Mount Sinai School of Medicine and Visiting Professor of Health Psychology at Princeton University, in order to get some insight into that point of view.
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Have you ever had a pickle pizza? If not, you're really missing out, as the slight acidity from the pickles cuts through the sometimes too-rich cheese and meat, taking your pizza to a whole new level. So what's a pickle-loving pizza eater to do? Well, here comes Papa John's to the rescue!
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If you're a fan of McDonald's ubiquitous offering, the Big Mac, then you need to check this out. One TikToker, user @ryanparkins05, decided to publicly demonstrate their love for the Big Mac by sharing their recipe for a Big Mac pizza on the social media platform. Wait, what?
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Dubbed the "Fake Burger," the new menu item is raising a lot of questions. The image that comes with Burger King Japan's promotion of the new item on Twitter shows two buns and a censored, pixellated space in between.
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If you're curious about what orders cause a Starbucks worker anguish, we're about to drive through a load of employee testimonies and anecdotes that can be found across the internet. It's worth quickly noting that the following items on trial are probably not universally disdained by every worker.
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Fast food companies such as Wendy's and Dunkin' have a few ways they can market themselves. Both have run Super Bowl ads in recent years, which generate a lot of buzz. But a 30-second commercial during the big game can cost an average of $5.6 million. Tweeting, on the other hand, is basically free
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Burger King may have managed to retain its popularity over the years with its beloved Whoppers and fries, but that doesn't mean the brand hasn't witnessed its fair share of controversies. They came up with a ruthless Facebook marketing campaign that was called out as hurtful and sadistic by many.
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The ice cream machines at McDonald's are broken so often, they have become a meme. Some independent restaurant owners aren't laughing at the jokes, and they aren't holding their collective breath for new machines either. Instead, they want to fix McDonald's ice cream machines.
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On October 17, Brighton resident Laura Eastaugh headed to Fenway Park to participate in early voting. As Boston Magazine describes it, she stood before Boston's fabled stadium in a Patriots jersey while wearing a New England sports-themed mask and carrying a Dunkin' medium iced coffee.
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We've ranked Arby's most popular items, and while some are a hard pass other sandwiches and sides are sure to be a treat for your taste buds.
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If you do your due diligence and find the best fried chicken in your state, the difference in quality could shock you.
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The live streamed Chicken Sandwich Peace Summit is scheduled to take place on October 24. The letter states that the meeting will give people "more love, more chicken, and less tension."
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The idea continued to grow and gather attention ever since, now ranking as the "#1 Thing to Do Before You Graduate" by N.C. State Student Government, and ranks as one of the Top 200 Races to Run Before You Die in Denise Malan's book The Runner's Bucket List.
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Fans of the quintessential snack Cheetos were in for a treat in 2018 when a limited time Flamin' Hot Cheetos-themed eatery made its debut for three nights in Hollywood. Aptly titled The Flamin' Hot Spot, the temporary restaurant featured 10 dishes that were dedicated to the legendary spicy snack.
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The thing with eating at fine dining establishments is that it definitely pays to put a little thought into what you order instead of going for a safe option like pasta. Wondering why? Read on to know why ordering pasta at a fancy restaurant is not worth your money.
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Ruby Tuesday has been a casual dining staple for years. Despite its growth success, the popular chain has seen its share of ups and downs along the way.
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First, McDonald's got together with rapper Travis Scott to promote Scott's favorite McDonald's meal from his days growing up in Houston. Then McDonald's moved on to the J Balvin meal. Is Atlanta rapper Quavo next in line for a special McDonald's meal?
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Dr. Anthony Fauci recently said, "My Thanksgiving is going to look very different this year." Could it be the famous disease expert who works for the U.S. government is going to get the Popeyes cajun fried turkey? Maybe not, but you still can.
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One of life's most satisfying pleasures is digging into a bowl of freshly made tortilla chips with a side of salsa. As amazing as these chips can be, no matter where you are, it's probable that some of the best ones you've ever tried have been from a Mexican restaurant.
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When it comes to getting its name in the news, nothing daunts Burger King. So, when the news broke that Burger King attempt to win the record for selling the world's most expensive burger in 2008, no one was particularly surprised.
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