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Hackers Make Burger King Twitter Praise McDonald's

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 14:52:46 +0000

Things got weird in the burger wars yesterday when hackers broke into the Burger King Twitter page and started firing off pro-McDonald’s tweets. Under the handle McDonalds@BurgerKing, the hackers posted messages which said Burger King had been sold to McDonald’s, accused Burger King employees of on-the-job drug use and posted links to popular hip hop [...]

Fish McBites Join Chicken Nuggets On McDonalds Menu For Lent

Steve Tanko — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 17:59:57 +0000

Just in time for Lent, McDonalds is adding a new option to their menu! Fish McBites join Chicken Nuggets on the Happy Meal menu – tailored towards kids and adults who are looking for fish options during the lead-up to Easter. The world’s largest burger chain is rolling out what it said is its first [...]

McDonald's Announces Home Delivery Service

Mike Adams — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 17:40:45 +0000

Would you eat more fast food from McDonald’s if they delivered it right to your doorstep? The burger mogul intends to find out exactly that when they unleash their new “McDelivery” early next year. The only problem? It’s in Japan. According to a recent report from Burger Business, McDonald’s has witnessed a significant change in [...]

McDonald's Suffers First Sales Drop Since 2003

Mike Adams — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 20:12:51 +0000

The Golden Arches are sagging just a little bit, as fast-food kingpin McDonald's reported a near 2 percent decline in overall revenue for their locations that have been open for at least 13 months. Industry experts say this is the first time the burger giant has experienced a month-to-month drop in that sector since spring 2003.

Who Has the Slowest Fast Food Drive-Through? Burger King Comes in Last Place in a New Study

Steve Tanko — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 17:02:55 +0000

A recent study performed by QSR Magazine ranked the speed at which orders get completed by national fast food drive-throughs. At the top of the list is Wendy’s; At the bottom: Burger King. It should be pointed out that the study didn’t take into account the quality of the service or the accuracy – just [...]

Mc-TV Is Coming: McDonalds Launches In-Restaurant TV Network

Steve Tanko — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 14:47:46 +0000

It's a growing trend. First it was at the airport - where travelers were subjected to watching the airlines in-house television network. Then, the proprietary channels started showing up at gas pumps, where drivers could get news updates and information on small screens that were built right into the pumps themselves. Now, it appears that the world's largest fast food restaurant is getting into the game as McDonalds gets ready to launch their own in-restaurant television network.

When Will McDonald's Bring Back the Beloved McRib?

Mike Adams — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 17:28:50 +0000

The rabid, post-Apocalyptic McRib frenzy that typically infects the American population each fall season around Halloween, is going to be pushed back this year. When can you expect to enjoy it? McDonald’s is apparently in no ho, ho hurry because it will return the popular treat to menus around Christmas. That’s because McDonald’s has decided [...]

McDonalds To Start Putting Calorie Counts In Lights

Steve Tanko — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 20:32:40 +0000

In a move towards further nutritional disclosure, United States locations of McDonalds restaurants are getting ready to display the calorie count of their menu items in lights – making it easier for customers to know exactly what they are ordering and eating. At the present, McDonalds locations list nutritional information elsewhere – off the main [...]

McDonalds Profits Falter For The First Time Since 2003

Steve Tanko — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 21:58:39 +0000

They made it through the recession seemingly unscathed. During the most-recent economic downtown, McDonalds enjoyed plenty of black ink while their rivals saw red. Now it seems that the tables might be turning. McDonald’s Corp. says a key revenue figure came in flat in July, its worst showing in more than nine years, as diners [...]

Breakfast To Start Sooner At McDonalds

Steve Tanko — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 18:59:55 +0000

McDonalds breakfast fans – rejoice! Now your favorite Mc-breakfast items will be available – earlier – at select test-restaurants. McDonald’s is going after the nocturnal crowd, testing breakfast after midnight in the Columbus, Ohio, market. According to Columbus Business First, the chain’s “Breakfast After Midnight” menu includes Egg McMuffins, Sausage McMuffins, hotcakes with sausage, breakfast [...]

No Chips – Only McDonalds French Fries Will Be Available At London's Summer Olympics

Steve Tanko — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 17:10:55 +0000

The news has diehard Great Brits and “chips”-fans alike hopping mad; The news has broke that as the sponsor of the games, McDonalds has the rights to french fry sales at the summer Olympics – and they’re exercising that clause to keep the monopoly for themselves. Visitors to the Olympics will only be able to [...]

Make A Big Mac At Home [VIDEO]

Chris Allen — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 18:23:33 +0000

Wanna make a Big Mac at home and wondered what was in the special sauce. Well, I know, and you do too. So that means you have to make one and give it to me....not really, only if you want to. I have posted a video for you to make your own at home by Chef DAn Coudreaut.

Expect More Chicken And Less Burgers In McDonald's Future

Steve Tanko — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 15:48:30 +0000

Blame the economy. Blame the health nuts. Blame fierce competition. McDonald’s new CEO has arrived, and he’s ready to play chicken with America’s favorite restaurant. As Don Thompson moves into his new role, he brings a game plan to shake up consumers perceptions of McDonalds. The main player in that game plan: chicken. Thanks to [...]

McDonald's Ranks Last in Customer Satisfaction Among Fast Food Restaurants (Again!)

Mike Adams — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 17:06:20 +0000

“I’m lovin’ it” may be McDonald’s slogan, but that’s not what customers are saying about the service. In a report released earlier this week by the American Consumer Satisfaction Index (ACSI), the fast food giant has once again disappointed those it serves — ranking last amongst others who lead the fast food industry. Of course, [...]

Coca Cola And McDonalds Fight Back In NY's Size Wars

Steve Tanko — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 22:37:23 +0000

Strangely silent last week as New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg proposed a ban on pop sales larger than 16 ounces, the nations largest soft drink manufacturer and fast food restaurant fought back. Specifically, Coca Cola laid in to the claims that the ban would help fight obesity. “There is no scientific evidence that connects [...]

McDonalds Introduces Pretzel-Burger In Germany

Steve Tanko — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:52:04 +0000

I’ve had pretzel chips – I’ve even eaten a Pretzel Salad! But a “pretzel bun”? When McDonald’s in Germany invited consumers to create their own sandwich, fans came up with flavors that include pretzel-bun burgers, an Italian-style chicken burger, and a curry and chili-flavored sandwich with chorizo and jalapenos, all of which will be sold [...]

Appetite For Kids Meals Wanes

Steve Tanko — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:44:17 +0000

The love/hate relationship that Americans have with fast food kids meals seems to be taking another turn. Long portrayed as a key contributor to childhood obesity, fast-food kids meals may be losing their appeal to youngsters — and, more importantly, their parents. The emergence of dollar menus among restaurants have given price-conscious parents a powerful [...]

Burger King Fires Back

Steve Tanko — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 15:32:56 +0000

Having recently lost it’s second-place standing to Wendy’s, Burger King is firing a salvo back at the competition by changing up it’s menu and it’s decor. Burger King is hoping a revamped menu with healthier options, changes in restaurant decor & packaging and updated worker uniforms help its sales decline in the world of fast-food. [...]

USDA Okay With "Pink Slime" In Ground Beef

Steve Tanko — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 15:59:29 +0000

What exactly is in that ground beef that you’re eating? Apparently, something called “Pink Slime” – and the USDA is okay with it. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) defended the use of ammonium-treated beef, dubbed “pink slime” by detractors, in meals destined for U.S. schoolchildren as part of the national school lunch program. What’s [...]

A New Take On A Cult Favorite: McDonalds Deep Fries The McRib

Steve Tanko — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 17:03:57 +0000

From a marketing standpoint, you have to admire the job that McDonalds has done with the McRib sandwich; Their give-and-take with consumers has developed a pressed-meat, barbecue sauce-covered sandwich into a cult favorite. Now, McDonalds is about to turn up the heat. McDonald’s Austria has one-upped the classic McRib with a new menu item dubbed [...]