KFC 'doubles down' with return of fan-favorite menu item
KFC is bringing back, for a limited time, its fan-favorite Double Down Sandwich, which is all-chicken, bacon and cheese but no bun. The fast food chain is also introducing a new Bacon & Cheese Chicken Sandwich that features a brioche bun.
McDonald's doing wider test of Krispy Kreme doughnut sales in Kentucky
Doughnut lovers in Louisville and Lexington can order Krispy Kreme donuts at McDonald's in March as part of a wider test, according to a company press release.
McDonald’s Cardi B and Offset promotion draws pushback from some restaurant owners
Cardi B and Offset's McDonald's partnership might violate bylaws which precludes "musical partnerships associated with content that includes offensive language in the lyrics,"
Shake Shack introduces fine dining experience to promote new white truffle menu
Shake Shack is offering "The Truffle Table" experience to customers interested in sampling their white truffle menu, which also includes unlimited wine and a bottle of truffle oil.
Viral post about bug in food leads to discovery of nearly 20 dead roaches at popular Florida chicken joint
A Florida woman's viral social media post showing a roach cooked into a chicken tender led to the discovery of nearly 20 dead cockroaches at the restaurant during a related inspection.
Smashburger launches mac and cheese burger nationwide: 'Taste innovation'
Smashburger has launched a new S'mac & Cheese Burger nationwide. The sandwich combines beef with macaroni and cheese. Customers can also add mac and cheese to other orders.
Illinois Supreme Court issues opinion over ongoing White Castle biometric privacy case
The Illinois Supreme Court issued an opinion in an ongoing case against White Castle in connection to the Biometric Information Privacy Act that could potentially result in major fines.
KFC drops 5 popular menu items to simplify menu
KFC on Thursday announced a new simplified menu experience that will drop several fan-favorite food items in favor of new options to be announced later this year.
Burger King parent names new CEO, aiming to turn around chain
Burger King gets a new CEO, Joshua Kobza, in an attempt to reclaim the penultimate burger fast food spot. Kobza was the COO who has also served as CFO and CTO.
Subway says it's considering selling
Subway is considering the possibility of selling, the company said Tuesday. It did, however, note "there is no indication of timing or assurance that a sale will occur."
McDonald's will remove 'McCrispy' sign located next to UK crematorium: 'Tasteless'
McDonald's will be removing a "McCrispy" advertisement that has been called "tasteless" with its placement directly next to a crematorium in the United Kingdom.
Chick-fil-A testing new sandwich option featuring cauliflower filet
Chick-fil-A customers in a few markets will soon be able to try a "plant-forward" cauliflower sandwich option, the fast-food company announced on Thursday.
Chipotle’s beef inflation update is positive for customers
Despite persistent inflation and warnings rom Fed chair Jerome Powell, beef prices are falling and Chipotle CFO Jack Hartung says the company will not raise prices.
Sheetz ends 'smile policy' that mandated employees keep healthy teeth
Popular convenience store and gas station chain Sheetz is walking back its previous employment policy that would disqualify applicants with dental issues.
McDonald's sees inflation sticking around
Although McDonald’s beat Wall Street predictions for fourth quarter earnings, the company CEO Chris Kempczinski is warning inflation will remain in 2023.
Californians put fast-food law on 2024 ballot
A law aimed at raising fast-food workers' wages and creating better working conditions will get put to California voters in 2024.
No evidence Taco Bell workers put rat poison in Colorado customer’s taco after argument, authorities say
The Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office in Colorado said there is no evidence that staff at a Taco Bell in Aurora put rat poison into a customer's food after the man fell ill.
McDonald's customer mistakenly given bag containing thousands of dollars in cash instead of food
A customer retrieving his order from a McDonald's in Indiana was mistakenly given a bag containing thousands of dollars in cash instead of his food.
Viral off-menu Waffle House sandwich that started as 'pregnancy craving' receives resistance from workers
Here's how the off-menu Waffle House sandwich that's just a modified Texas Bacon Cheesesteak Melt went viral, and how workers are reacting to the customer demand.
Taco Bell customer alleges being poisoned after argument; Colorado authorities investigating
Authorities in Colorado are investigating a man's claims that someone at a Taco Bell put rat poisoning in his food, causing him to become ill and go to the hospital.

















