Fast-food wrappers that contain PFAS are no longer sold in the US, the FDA says
Fast-food wrappers and packaging that contain so-called forever chemicals are no longer being sold in the U.S. The Food and Drug Administration says the voluntary effort that began in 2020 between the agency and U.S. food manufacturers has been completed.
Man kills mother, grandmother and McDonald's worker before turning gun on himself in rural Georgia town
A man recorded by a security camera fatally shooting his manager at a fast food restaurant in south Georgia is also suspected of killing his mother and grandmother at their nearby homes before taking his own life.
Roses are red, violets are blue, the Cardi B & Offset meal is coming to a McDonaldโs near you just in time for Valentineโs Day โค๏ธ
The Cardi B and Offset, which will be available at restaurants nationwide, will be perfect for sharing with your plus one, your situationship, your best friend, or anyone in between.
PHOTOS: โOut-of-this-worldโ astronaut statue delights visitors, residents at this Clear Lake-area McDonaldโs
If youโre headed to Space Center Houston this weekend or visiting the Clear Lake area in general, make sure to stop by this particular McDonaldโs location -- but not just for the Big Macโs or the McFlurryโs.
PHOTOS: โOut-of-this-worldโ astronaut statue delights visitors, residents at Nassau Bay McDonaldโs
If youโre headed to Space Center Houston this weekend or visiting the Clear Lake area in general, make sure to stop by this particular McDonaldโs location -- but not just for the Big Macโs or the McFlurryโs.
McPlant and more: Beyond Meat inks McDonald's, Yum deals
Beyond Meat on Thursday announced distribution agreements with McDonald's as well as with Yum Brands, the parent company of KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut. Beyond Meat had limited partnerships with McDonald's and Yum Brands before, testing its products in limited geographies or with only an item or two. Chicago-based McDonald's will use the Beyond Meat partnership to roll out what it is calling the โMcPlantโ burger, as well as eventually plant-based pork, egg and chicken products. AdYum will use Beyond Meat to expand its โBeyond Fried Chickenโ products, as well as pizza toppings at Pizza Hut. Burger King has partnered with Impossible Foods to provide products that use plant-based products as well.
Black franchise owner sues McDonaldโs, cites persistent bias
Washington, the Black owner of 14 McDonald's franchises in Ohio has sued the corporation in federal court asserting numerous instances of unfair treatment compared with white owners. โBy relegating Black owners to the oldest stores in the toughest neighborhoods, McDonaldโs ensured that Black franchisees would never achieve the levels of success that White franchisees could expect,โ the lawsuit said. โBlack franchisees must spend more to operate their stores while White franchisees get to realize the full benefit of their labors." He blames his advocacy on behalf of Black McDonald's owners for his troubles with the company. According to the lawsuit, the number of Black McDonald's franchise owners in the U.S. has fallen from 377 in 1998 to 186 today.
The Latest: Keselowski has no regrets about Daytona 500 end
Racers crash during the last lap in the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Monday, Feb. 15, 2021, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. โ The Latest on the Daytona 500 (all times local):12:35 a.m.Brad Keselowski has no regrets about the way he handled the final lap of the Daytona 500. ___12:15 a.m.Michael McDowell won the Daytona 500 after Penske Racing teammates Joey Logano and Brad Keselowski wrecked on the final lap. ___3:25 p.m.Derrike Cope was knocked out after only three laps, an ignominious end for the 62-year-old driver who won the 1990 Daytona 500. ___2 p.m.Bubba Wallaceโs car failed inspection twice for the Daytona 500 and will have to start at the back of the field. AdWallace drives a new entry owned by NBA great Michael Jordan and three-time Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin.
McDonald's US sales strong in Q4, but COVID drags elsewhere
U.S. same-store sales jumped 5.5% in the October-December period, pumped up by new menu items like spicy Chicken McNuggets and a meal deal collaboration with Colombian singer J Balvin. For the full year, McDonald's said U.S. same-store sales __ or sales at stores open at least a year __ were up less than 1%, their sixth consecutive year of growth. But worldwide, same-store sales were down 1.3% for the quarter, reflecting store closures and limited operating hours in various markets across Europe, Latin America and Asia. For the full year, global same-store sales were down 7.7%, a bigger decline than the 7% drop Wall Street had forecast, according to analysts polled by FactSet. Earlier this week, Starbucks said its global same-store sales fell 5% in the October-December period.
Beyond Meat shares plummet on weak 3Q, McDonald's questions
Beyond Meat's stock plummeted Monday after company executives struggled to explain the company's weaker-than-expected third quarter sales and answer questions about whether it will make plant-based burgers for McDonald's. On top of that, McDonald's raised questions earlier in the day about its relationship with Beyond Meat. McDonald's tested a Beyond Meat burger in Canada earlier this year, and Beyond Meat President and CEO Ethan Brown insisted that his company continues to work with McDonald's on the McPlant. Brown said U.S. retail sales of Beyond Meat slowed in the July-September period despite increased availability in stores. At the same time, Beyond Meat said sales to restaurants and other venues continue to struggle.
McDonald's cult classic, the McRib, is coming back
This photo provided by McDonald's shows the McRib sandwich. McDonalds announced that it was bringing its barbeque slathered sandwich with the cult following back for yet another run on Dec. 2. (McDonald's via AP)NEW YORK โ McRib, the fast food sandwich that went viral before viral was a thing, is back. McDonald's announced Friday that for the first time in eight years it will be offering nationwide its barbeque slathered sandwich with the cult following. McDonald's is reintroducing the McRib nationally as it tries to regain its footing during the pandemic, which left many of its dining rooms sparsely populated or empty, though drive-thrus continued to operate.
Someone created a website that tracks broken ice cream machines at McDonaldโs, and itโs genius
But alas, while you may have gotten your Big Mac or McChicken, the ice cream machine is yet again broken, and your McFlurry dreams have been crushed. Not only are you upset, but so are the kids in the back seat who just wanted an ice cream cone. If only there was some way you could have known the ice cream machine was down, so you could have gone to a different McDonaldโs with a working machine. A version of this scenario inspired 24-year-old software engineer Rashiq Zahid to created McBroken, a new website that tracks whether the ice cream machine at every McDonaldโs is working or not. Only a true @McDonalds fan would go to these lengths to help customers get our delicious ice cream!
Drive-thru dominates even as dine-in restrictions ease
In contrast, at overseas McDonaldโs locations, where drive-thru windows are less common, same-store sales dipped compared with a year ago. Domino's said its same-store sales overseas climbed 6.2% as stores in hard-hit markets like India and Spain reopened and more business migrated to delivery. Nearly all U.S. McDonaldโs have drive-thru windows and its delivery business is rising. When combined with international sales, McDonald's same-store sales fell 2.2%. Still, that was significantly better than the second quarter, when same-store sales fell 24%.
Weโre lovinโ it: McDonaldโs breakfast menu just got a little sweeter with new bakery lineup
For the first time in eight years, three new baked goods join the fast-food franchiseโs menu: apple fritters, blueberry muffins and cinnamon rolls. McDonaldโs website says each new menu item will be available all day at participating restaurants nationwide. The tasty options will be offered alongside McCafรฉ cookies and pies. โMcDonaldโs has been famous for our savory breakfast menu for almost fifty years,โ said Linda VanGosen, the restaurantโs vice president of brand and menu strategy. โWeโre continuing our breakfast innovation by adding tasty new sweet options with our new McCafรฉ Bakery lineup.
Hamburglar plate goes viral
Jodi Butz wouldโve never guessed a week ago she and her car would be in the national spotlight. A picture of her in a fast-food drive-thru has been shared on dozens of social media sites and racked up tens of thousands of likes and shares. Every weekend like clock-work she visits her favorite fast food restaurant: McDonaldโs. Her dream was to own a piece of the restaurant chain, so she started a collection. Cookies jars, Little Tikes McDonaldโs everything,โ Butz says.
Rapper Travis Scott fined for holding event outside McDonaldโs in California
DOWNEY, Ca. โ The success of rapper Travis Scottโs โCactus Jackโ collaboration with McDonaldโs has caused so much excitement to the point that the Missouri City native is paying for it. Travis Scott pulls up to a Downey CA McDonaldโs ๐๐๐ต๐ฅ pic.twitter.com/IaDS0x8Mu3 โ Modern Notoriety (@ModernNotoriety) September 8, 2020Travis Scott pulled up to the oldest McDonalds in Downey, CA for the release of his burger. According to TMZ, the rapper and McDonaldโs were fined $200 each. Todayโs Travis Scott appearance at McDonaldโs was neither approved nor permitted by the City of Downey.
Spicy McNuggets: McDonaldโs introducing first change to nuggets since 1983, hot sauce
HOUSTON โ McDonaldโs is rolling out spicy chicken McNuggets and a โMighty Hot Sauceโ on Wednesday, the fast food chain announced this week. To celebrate the release, McDonaldโs is offering six free nuggets โ spicy or classic -- when you buy a 6-piece through the restaurantโs app. The McNuggets are โbreaded with a sizzling tempura coating made of both cayenne and chili peppersโ and the hot sauce is made of โcrushed red peppers and spicy chilis,โ according to McDonaldโs. McDonaldโs noted in its news release that this is the first flavor change the chicken McNuggets in the U.S. since their 1983 debut.
Travis Scott partners with McDonalds to sell his favorite meal that is only $6 starting next week
HOUSTON McDonalds announced Thursday that it is partnering with Houston native rapper Travis Scott. The chain will offer Scotts favorite meal called Cactus Jack for $6 across the country for the multi-level innovative partnership from Sept. 8 through Oct. 4. I couldnt be more excited to bring the Cactus Jack x McDonalds collaboration to life, Scott said. Everyone has a favorite McDonalds meal, no matter who you are, said McDonalds U.S. Chief Marketing Officer, Morgan Flatley. This is the first time in nearly 30 years weve introduced a superstars name to our menu - were excited to bring the Travis Scott Meal to a McDonalds near you starting next week.
McDonald's internal investigation extends beyond ousted CEO
An internal investigation by McDonalds of potential misconduct has extended beyond its former CEO who was forced out late last year. After Easterbrook was became McDonald's CEO in 2015 he named Fairhurst, a friend, to lead the human resource department. Yet in July, McDonalds received information from another company employee suggesting that Easterbrook had multiple affairs with subordinates. The same person also told the company about issues within the human resources department. McDonalds named Heidi Capozzi, who had worked for Boeing, as human resources chief in March.
Dunkinโ will give out FREE donuts every Friday this month
Dunkin' is giving away a free classic donut with a purchase of any drink every Friday in March, signaling the latest escalation among fast food rivals for the breakfast battle. Customers have to order through the Dunkin' app to access the deal, which is only available in the United States. In addition to plant-based meat alternative sandwiches, Dunkin' has recently bolstered its breakfast offerings with Go2 breakfast deals, egg-based bowls and even a bag of bacon. Wendy's, which launched its breakfast menu nationwide earlier this week, is giving away a free Chicken Biscuit sandwich with purchase on mobile orders. McDonald's offered free Egg McMuffin sandwiches last Monday.
Kansas officer resigns after claiming McDonaldโs employees wrote โF*****g pigโ on his cup
HERINGTON, Kansas โ A Kansas police officer who initially claimed McDonald's employees wrote "F*****g pig" on his cup has resigned, the city's police chief said. He said the officer was a resident of Junction City and had been with the department for about two months. A 'black eye' on law enforcement, chief saysHornaday told CNN the officer involved in the incident sent him a picture of the marked cup on Saturday through a text message. Before learning that the officer's story was made up, Hornaday called the incident a "black eye for Junction City." On Monday, he said, "now, this is absolutely a black eye on law enforcement."
Why does Coca-Cola taste different at McDonald's?
For decades, people have wondered why Coca-Cola sodas taste different when served at McDonald's restaurants. Many thought it was just their minds, or taste buds, playing tricks on them. Coca-Cola delivers their product to McDonald's in stainless steel containers instead of plastic bags. AdFinally, McDonald's pre-chills the Coca-Cola syrup, just like their water, which is kept at a temperature just above freezing. So there you have it, the not-so-secret recipe from the restaurant that still won't release what's in its secret sauce.