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Fast Food
After CEO's Ouster, McDonald's Workers Sue Company Over 'Systemic Problem' of Sexual Harassment
By Mahita Gajanan
The Fascinating Way Popeyes Comes Up With New Items Like That Chicken Sandwich Everyone Is Obsessed With
By Adam Chandler
The Popeyes vs. Chick-fil-A Memes Are the True Sandwich Battle Winners
By Megan McCluskey
Why Texans Are So Upset About the Sale of Whataburger
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BK's Meatless 'Impossible Whopper' Going Nationwide
'Impossible Whopper sales are complementing traditional Whopper purchases'
By Mahita Gajanan
April 29, 2019
Fast Food Offers More Options, But More Calories, Study Says
Portion sizes for both entrees and desserts also increased from decade to decade
By Tara Law
March 3, 2019
Inside Chipotle's Plan to Make You Love It Again
The bacon quesadilla is compelling, crisp and not skimpy on the cheese. I taste it on a sunny October day in Newport Beach, Calif., where Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol is in a restaurant that doubles...
By Katy Steinmetz / Newport Beach, Calif.
January 24, 2019
Man Sues for Free Burger King for Life After Saying He Got Trapped in the Bathroom
The customer claims the restaurant backed out of its "free food for life" offer
By Megan McCluskey
January 8, 2019
Man Enjoying His McDonald's Hash Brown Who Got a Ticket for Distracted Driving Wants Justice
The Connecticut man says he was just eating a snack
By Megan McCluskey
November 26, 2018
McDonald's Is Making a Big Change to the Beef in its Hamburgers
No more frozen Quarter Pounders
By Flora Carr
March 6, 2018
McDonald's Is Giving Away a Diamond-Encrusted Burger Ring Because Love Is in the Air
The 18K gold Bling Mac could be yours
By Megan McCluskey
February 7, 2018
Wendy's and MoonPie Are the Delightful Pairing the Internet Never Knew It Needed
The two brands struck up a flirty online exchange
By Megan McCluskey
January 25, 2018
There's Now an App That Tells You If McDonald's Ice Cream Machine Is Broken
Come one, come all for McFlurries
By Megan McCluskey
November 6, 2017
This Anti-Bullying PSA From Burger King Emphasizes the Importance of See Something, Say Something
"To feel defenseless, that's one of the worst things in the world"
By Megan McCluskey
October 23, 2017
These Ridiculously Silly Fast Food Logos Are Just What You Need to Laugh Forever
Bizarre mock fast food logos are Thursday's viral craze making the internet laugh. Quickly after Twitter user Brentalfloss shared an image of a collection of fun doctored up logos of America's beloved fast food joints...
By Ashley Hoffman
June 29, 2017
Wendy's Wages a New Burger War and the Signs Are Hilarious
You can count on Wendy's to never back down from a challenge. A local outpost of the fast food chain in Lubbock, Texas is engaging in a heated beef with its neighbor across the road,...
By Ashley Hoffman
June 14, 2017
KFC Releases Colonel Sanders Romance Novel for Mother's Day
One reader says it has "deliciously crisp writing"
By Jennifer Calfas
May 7, 2017
Your Meal Has Six Times More Salt Than You Think
How much salt was in your lunch? Whatever your guess, chances are you’re off. By a lot. In a new study, published in the journal Appetite, researchers stood outside fast-food restaurants and asked people to...
April 24, 2017
McDonald's Szechuan Sauce From 1998 Just Sold for $14K on Ebay
Fans of the show "Rick and Morty" have also petitioned McDonald's to bring the sauce back
By Lisa Marie Segarra
April 18, 2017
What's In Your Fast-Food Chicken?
Following an investigation into the chain's meat
By Amanda MacMillan
March 1, 2017
What's In Your Fast-Food Chicken?
The company says no. Here's what we know so far
By Amanda MacMillan
March 1, 2017
Here's Another Reason to Avoid Fast Food
It doesn't even have to do with fat content
By Health.com /Amanda MacMillan
February 2, 2017
Ronald McDonald Laying Low Until Clown Craze Is Over
McDonald’s is being "thoughtful in respect to Ronald McDonald's participation in community events"
By Melissa Chan
October 11, 2016
McDonald's Pulls Fitness Trackers From Happy Meals
It's not clear how many customers were affected
By Michelle Toh / Fortune
August 18, 2016
Chipotle Is Offering Discounted Booze to Bring Back Customers
The alcoholic drink specials come after several free food promotions by the company
By Mahita Gajanan
August 10, 2016
Chipotle Will Have to Pay Up For Discriminating Against a Pregnant Employee
A Washington, DC area woman won $550,000 in damages
By Megan Lasher
August 8, 2016
McDonald's Will Remove Some Artificial Preservatives From Its Food
The company is changing Chicken McNuggets and other menu items
By Rosalie Chan
August 1, 2016
McDonald's Has Stopped Selling Big Macs in Venezuela
The country's economic and political crisis has led to food shortages
By Katie Reilly
July 22, 2016
Deaf Customer Sues Taco Bell After Being 'Berated' for Written Order
She was allegedly discriminated against at two locations
By Rosalie Chan
July 14, 2016
McDonald's All-Day Breakfast Just Got Way Better
The McGriddle is coming in September
By Daniel White
July 6, 2016
McDonald's is Opening Near Florence Cathedral, and Florentines Aren't Happy
The fast food outlet would be near a historic church
By Rosalie Chan
June 30, 2016
Taco Bell Is Giving Away Free Doritos Locos Tacos
And you can thank NBA runners-up, the Golden State Warriors
By Madeline Farber / Fortune
June 21, 2016
McDonald's Is Moving Back to Downtown Chicago
McDonald's headquarters will return to downtown Chicago for the first time since 1971
By Rosalie Chan
June 13, 2016
Former McDonald's CEO: It's Cheaper to Buy Robots Than Pay $15 Minimum Wage
'It's cheaper to buy a $35,000 robotic arm'
By Kate Taylor / Business Insider
May 25, 2016
Now You Can Order Burger King on Facebook Messenger
This tutorial shows you how
By Michal Addady / Fortune
May 18, 2016
How Junk Food Wrecks Your Body
Eating unhealthy food harms the body in ways beyond weight gain
By Alexandra Sifferlin
May 10, 2016
How Video Games Are Helping Veterans Recover From Injury
These are today's best ideas
By The Aspen Institute
May 2, 2016
McDonald's Is Testing Preservative-Free Chicken McNuggets
The fast food giant wants to boost its faltering U.S. business by tweaking its menu
By Daniel White
April 27, 2016
McDonald's Is Testing New Versions of the Big Mac
The Grand Mac and the Mac Jr. are coming to select menus
By Sarah Begley
April 20, 2016
Here's Where You Can Get McDonald's All-You-Can-Eat Fries
It might be time for a road trip
By Megan McCluskey
April 18, 2016
McDonald's to Sell Thousands of Restaurants in Asia
The aim is to have partners owning the restaurants instead
By Nash Jenkins
April 14, 2016
How Fast Food Messes With Your Hormones
A new study shows people who eat fast food have higher levels of chemicals in their system
By Alexandra Sifferlin
April 13, 2016
Taco Bell Is On a Quest for the Perfect ‘Cheese-Pully Thing’
New menu item aims to boost company revenue
By Victor Luckerson
April 13, 2016
Coca-Cola Can't Call Vitaminwater Healthy on Labels
And they must add the words “added sugars” in two places, settlement says
By Michal Addady / Fortune
April 11, 2016
Chick-fil-A Doesn't Serve This Ingredient Because It's Too Unhealthy
The item has "no nutritional value"
By Megan Lasher
April 11, 2016
Chipotle Is Warning Investors About Seriously Grim News
The chain expects to post its first quarterly loss amid food safety issues
By Victor Luckerson
March 16, 2016
Here's the Horrifying Thing That Happens When You Pour Molten Copper on a Big Mac
Who wants McDonald's?
By Megan McCluskey
March 11, 2016
Taco Bell Creates $1 Breakfast Menu After McDonald's Success
There's a new member in this breakfast club
By Lucinda Shen / Fortune
March 10, 2016
Study: U.S. Diet Is Mostly 'Ultraprocessed' Food
A study nails down how much of the food we eat includes ingredients that you don’t find in your own kitchen
By Alice Park
March 9, 2016
McDonald's New Happy Meal Box Has a Very Clever Surprise
Would you like virtual fries with that?
By Alex Fitzpatrick
February 29, 2016
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