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McDonald’s Is Phasing Out Self-Serve Soda Fountains Across the U.S.
The DIY drink era is ending as McDonald’s moves toward a 2032 deadline, new crafted beverages, and a push for speed, control, and cleaner stores.
Inside In-N-Out’s Massive New 8,000-Square-Foot Vegas Strip Spot
Inside the 8,000-square-foot In-N-Out turning the Strip into burger central—with terrace views, neon overload, and one surprising thing it won’t have.
Hardee’s Starts Reopening Dozens of Locations After Franchise Collapse
Inside the fast-food takeover turning a franchise collapse into a corporate comeback, and what it means for workers and your local Hardee’s.
Jack in The Box Sues Major Washington Franchisee Over 38 Closures
Inside the $1.4 million fight over marketing fees that could wipe nearly 40 Seattle-area Jack in the Box locations off the map overnight.
Ice Spice Gives Props to Former Employer After McDonald's Fight: 'This Wouldn't Happen At Wendy's'
Isis shouts out her old company in a playful nod to her now-infamous scuffle.
White Castle Unveils ‘Restaurant in a Box’ Serving Sliders in Minutes
From airport terminals to new automated kiosks, the 104-year-old chain is expanding its push into AI-powered, on-demand slider service.
65 Carl’s Jr. Locations at Risk After Major Franchisee Files for Chapter 11
Inside the fast-food shakeup putting one of California’s largest Carl’s Jr. franchisees, Friendly Franchisees Corporation, at risk as restructuring begins.
Popeyes Franchisee Files Chapter 11 With $130M Debt After Closing 20 Locations
How inflation, rising costs, and declining traffic impacted one of Popeyes’ largest Southern operators and what comes next for its remaining stores.
Wendy’s Hiring ‘Chief Tasting Officer’ for Six-Figure Burger-Tasting Job
Wendy’s says one lucky fan could land a six-figure gig tasting menu items and reviewing them on camera as burger chains ramp up their latest rivalry.
McDonald’s Reverses Course After Farmer Shows Up at Drive-Thru With Horse-Drawn Wagon
After a Wyoming farmer was told his horse-drawn wagon wasn’t allowed in a McDonald’s drive-thru, the local franchise apologized and lifted the ban.
Burger King Appears to Throw Shade at McDonald’s Big Arch Promo in Latest TikTok
The burger wars just hit TikTok, with Burger King and McDonald’s CEOs going bite for bite.
McDonald’s CEO Goes Viral Trying to Tackle the Massive Big Arch Burger
A promo video of McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski trying the oversized Big Arch Burger is drawing attention ahead of its U.S. rollout.
Farmer Says McDonald’s Banned Him After He Took a Horse-Drawn Wagon Through the Drive-Thru
A Wyoming farmer says he was banned from McDonald’s after taking his horse-drawn wagon through the drive-thru while running errands in town.
Burger King Makes ‘Premium’ Changes to Whopper for First Time in Nearly a Decade
After years of customer feedback, Burger King is rolling out 'premium' upgrades to the Whopper, marking its first major refresh in nearly a decade.
Whataburger Customer Arrested After Alleged Altercation With Store Manager
The man is accused of first verbally attacking staff and then returning to attack the store's manager.
Burger King Is Testing an AI Headset That Listens for ‘Please’ and ‘Thank You’ From Its Employees
The fast-food chain is piloting a new voice assistant that helps staff and monitor interactions.
McDonald's Releases OVO Collab Meal in Canada
Care for a "Nite Sprite?"
McDonald’s’ Beloved Shamrock Shake to Return in Time for St. Patrick’s Day
The mint-flavored seasonal dessert returns to the fast food chain's menu on Feb. 17.