This new report paints a troubling picture of America’s fast food chains
An alliance of consumer, health, and environmental groups have released a new report showing how the nation's top 25 fast food companies by sales stack up on their policies regarding antibiotic use in...
View ArticleA McDonald's franchisee of 49 years reveals why he had to 'get the hell out'
McDonald's bloated menu has driven one 49-year franchisee out of the business.Al Jarvis, who worked for McDonald's for nearly 50 years, told Bloomberg Businessweek that complicated new menu items like...
View ArticleCrazy fast food items you can't get in the US
American fast food chains are taking over international markets. And brands like McDonald's, Burger King, and Wendy's are offering customized offerings to appeal to different palates.From a shrimp and...
View ArticleMcDonald's investors are demanding a change to the company's food
McDonald's investors want the burger chain to remove antibiotics from all of its meat.The Congregation of Benedictine Sisters in Boerne, Texas, has filed a shareholder proposal demanding that the...
View Article3 ways McDonald's can get back on track
McDonald's may not be in bad shape, but things are certainly heading in the wrong direction.The company's last quarterly report delivered 10% declines in both sales and earnings, and franchisees -- the...
View ArticleMcDonald's turnaround strategy is in overdrive
McDonald's has been making huge changes to its menu over the past several months.The fast-food chain has added some new items — like the premium sirloin burger — while altering others, like the Quarter...
View ArticleWhat really happens when you combine McDonald's Big Mac and Burger King's...
Burger King tried to make the McWhopper happen in honor of International Day of Peace, but McDonald's refused. So, we combined 6 different menu favorites from fast food rivals as a sign of...
View ArticleWe tried all the burgers on the McDonald's 'secret menu'
For years, I've read about a "secret menu" at McDonald's that offers up ridiculous items like the "Land, Sea, and Air Burger," which is a Big Mac stuffed with a chicken and fish patty. Only thing is –...
View ArticleMcDonald's is making one mistake that is killing business
McDonald's is trying to reverse negative sales in the US.As part of its turnaround, the brand has released numerous new menu items.Some insiders feel the strategy is making business worse."On one hand,...
View ArticleSwedish McDonald's is conducting an experiment that could rock fast food
Sweden is so innovative, even its fast food is progressive.Beginning this Friday, September 25, 31 McDonald's restaurants in Sweden will become the first locations to take reservations in addition to...
View ArticleThe definitive guide to all the free fast food you can get during NFL season
NFL season is full of opportunities to get free stuff — even if you're not a fan.We've compiled the best deals from Dunkin' Donuts, Papa John's, McDonald's, and many more. Dunkin' DonutsDunkin' Donuts...
View ArticleAmerica might finally be ready to kick its junk food habit
New York (AFP) - Cage-free eggs at McDonald's, bans on suspect ingredients and "healthful" options edging out junk on supermarket shelves: could America be ready to end its decades-old love affair with...
View ArticleHere's what it costs to open a Subway restaurant
Subway is one of the cheapest major fast-food restaurants to franchise.To open one restaurant, the company requires that potential franchisees have liquid assets of at least $30,000 and a net worth of...
View ArticleMcDonald’s is staffing up with White House and Kraft alums
McDonald's Corp is beefing up its ranks with political and food company alumni as it works to turn around lackluster sales and recreate the fast-food chain as a "modern, progressive burger company."The...
View ArticleWhat Taco Bell and McDonald's meals look like after 2 years of sitting out
A Michigan chiropractor has been saving a Taco Bell chicken taco and McDonald's cheeseburger with fries for two years, and none of the items have appeared to rot. Dr. Jaqueline Vaughn purchased the...
View ArticleMcDonald's is rolling out its first organic hamburger and it looks amazing
McDonald's is rolling out its first 100% organic hamburger in Germany.The meat for the hamburger, called the "McB," will come from cattle raised in Germany and Austria.The cattle are raised on GMO-free...
View ArticleHow 'portion distortion' is making Americans fat
Over the past 30 years, the amount of food that ends up on your plate—and that you end up eating—has increased significantly. It's not just fast food joints, either. Portion sizes have gone up at...
View ArticleThe crazy history of McDonald's at a glance
McDonald's is America's ultimate fast-food chain.But like any other business, it had humble beginnings.We made a timeline below to highlight some of the most crucial moments in the history of...
View Article12 of the most interesting interview questions you may have to answer if you...
From Jeff Bezos to Rachel McAdams, plenty of successful people have used McDonald's as a stepping stone to greater things.The fast food chain employed about 420,000 non-franchise employees worldwide...
View ArticleI tried the McDonald's answer to Chick-fil-A next to the real thing — and the...
In parts of the country, you can't mention a chicken sandwich without invoking praise for Chick-fil-A.Its chicken sandwich has reigned supreme for a while, and McDonald's is taking notice.The iconic...
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