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McDonald's Reportedly Considering Dropping Menu Items

Matt Herkimer — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:19:38 +0000

The menu at your local McDonald's has grown considerably over the years. Now the world's most successful fast food restaurant is thinking about dropping some items in an effort to improve service and ease stress among its serving staff. What items may go?

KFC Going Boneless With New Menu Offering

Matt Herkimer — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 09:10:32 +0000

It's an interesting change, no bones about it. (Ouch) Kentucky Fried Chicken is introducing "Original Recipe Boneless" on April 14, hoping, according to USA Today, to appeal to a younger group of consumers who prefer their seasoned fowl without bones. What does this mean to KFC patrons?

Burger King Introduces Turkey Burger

Greg Splashin' McShea — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 17:10:13 +0000

If you're on the go and stop by for a burger and fries and your favorite fast-food restaurant, now we have so many more choices. And Burger King has announced it's adding "Turkey Burgers" to its menu.

It's Seniors Gone Wild In Taco Bell's 2013 Super Bowl Commercial

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 20:39:01 +0000

In Taco Bell’s 2013 Super Bowl commercial we meet Bernie Goldblatt, an older gentlemen who is being wished good night by an aid at the Glencobrooke Retirement Home. Or so she thinks he is going to sleep. In fact, Bernie’s night is just beginning. He sneaks out of the home and is picked up be his [...]

Subway Pledges to Make Every Footlong Sandwich Actually a Foot Long

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 21:13:19 +0000

If you thought Subway wasn’t going to budge an inch on its stance regarding the scandal over how long its footlong sandwiches really are, you’re wrong. The restaurant chain has released a statement saying: We have redoubled our efforts to ensure consistency and correct length in every sandwich we serve. Our commitment remains steadfast to [...]

Wendy's Fastest Drive Thru Service

Matt Herkimer — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 16:04:41 +0000

You're in a hurry or it's raining or you have a car full of screaming kids and don't want to get out of the car to go into your favorite fast food spot. So you opt for the drive-thru. You see 4 or 5 cars in front of you and wonder how long the wait will be. If it's a Wendy's the answer is, "not long". According to a new study by restaurant industry magazine QSR Wendy's drive thru service is the fastest. Who's the slowest?

McDonald's Original Price Menu

Matt Herkimer — Wed, 02 May 2012 13:15:13 +0000

Times change and so does the cost of living. A big part of that cost is the price of food, both at the grocery store and at fast food restaurants. McDonald's became franchised in 1955 and over the years has grown to over 31,000 restaurants in 119 countries around the world. The number of restaurants isn't the only thing that has increased however. The cost of living has had its impact on their menu too. What were the original prices?

Wendy's Now Second Favorite Hamburger Chain [VIDEO]

Matt Herkimer — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 10:21:27 +0000

Wendy's has taken over second place on the national hamburger chain list dropping Burger King to number three. According to USA Today McDonalds still sits atop the list with sales of over $34 billion last year compared to $8.5 for Wendy's and $8.4 for Burger King. Despite overtaking Burger King the people at Wendy's are working overtime to improve their product.

Save Your Pennies By Making Your Own Shamrock Shake at Home

Danny Gallagher — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 21:48:33 +0000

McDonald’s Shamrock Shake usually comes once a year around St. Patrick’s Day, but as the holiday passes, so does the elusive tasty beverage. Now you don’t have to be in March (or Irish) to enjoy one year round. The cool part is you don’t have to just stick with the normal sugar-laced treat. There are [...]

Pepper Jack Cheese The Latest Food Craze

Matt Herkimer — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 09:30:36 +0000

"Say cheese". How many times have you posed for a picture and someone says it. Usually the person being photographed will say something like, "Swiss" or "Limburger". Now apparently the cheese of the moment is pepper jack. According to an article in USA Today pepper jack as a menu offering on fast food sandwiches has grown 37% over the past four years and 56% as an option on fast food burgers. For the uninitiated, what is pepper jack cheese?

Best Fast Food Survey Released

Matt Herkimer — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 11:06:29 +0000

The yearly Zagat fast-food survey was released recently and while McDonalds was a big winner in several categories some other popular quick food stops also fared well. For example Subway was picked as the top "Mega Chain" and Wendy's as the top "Overall Rated Chain". Who has the best burger and fries?