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Business

McDonald's Stock Is Down Over 6% This Month but Wall Street Sees a Path Back to $344

Chicago

10 Unique International Menu Items Served At This Chicago McDonald's - Tasting Table

Coffee

The Easy McDonald's Ordering Trick That Lets You Leave With A Creamy Float - Tasting Table

McDonald's next big bet is quenching your thirst

McDonald's is expanding its drinks menu to include new flavors, dirty sodas, and energy drinks to attract customers.

Why This Iconic McDonald's Burger Simply Isn't Worth The Splurge - Tasting Table

Rising costs have made the Quarter Pounder with Cheese at McDonald's an overpriced option compared to other menu items.

SF food

10 hours ago

For A Brighter And Tangier Bite, Slather Your Filet-O-Fish With This Dipping Sauce - Tasting Table

McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is mild in flavor but can be enhanced with sweet 'n sour sauce for a bolder taste.

Business

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McDonald's Stock Is Down Over 6% This Month but Wall Street Sees a Path Back to $344

McDonald's stock is currently undervalued compared to analyst price targets, despite recent declines and consumer concerns.

Chicago

10 Unique International Menu Items Served At This Chicago McDonald's - Tasting Table

McDonald's Global Menu Restaurant in Chicago offers a rotating selection of international menu items not typically available in the U.S.

The Easy McDonald's Ordering Trick That Lets You Leave With A Creamy Float - Tasting Table

McDonald's soft-serve can be creatively combined with various drinks to create unique desserts like floats and affogato.

McDonald's next big bet is quenching your thirst

McDonald's is expanding its drinks menu to include new flavors, dirty sodas, and energy drinks to attract customers.

Why This Iconic McDonald's Burger Simply Isn't Worth The Splurge - Tasting Table

Rising costs have made the Quarter Pounder with Cheese at McDonald's an overpriced option compared to other menu items.

McDonald's Puts Red Bull On The Menu

Red Bull dominates the energy drink market with significant sales, while McDonald's adapts its menu to maintain competitiveness and attract budget-conscious customers.

3 Popular Fast Food Burger Chains You May Not Realize Are Family-Owned - Tasting Table

Family-owned burger chains like In-N-Out, White Castle, and Five Guys offer an alternative to fast food giants, emphasizing quality and care.

fromwww.theguardian.com

1 hour ago

Move over matcha: how ube cocktails and coffees are hitting the UK's sweet spot

Ube, a purple root vegetable, is becoming popular in the UK for its unique flavor and vibrant color in drinks and desserts.

fromWIRED

1 hour ago

Finally, a Microwaved Chicken Breast That Actually Tastes Good

Tempo's meal delivery service offers nutritious, convenient meals, though it features a lot of chicken and limited variety.

The Worst Wendy's Chicken Sandwich Flops In More Ways Than One - Tasting Table

Wendy's Spicy Chicken sandwich is bland and underwhelming, ranking last among their chicken offerings.

fromSlate Magazine

What the Hell Happened to Wendy's?

Wendy's plans to close 300 locations due to a significant drop in sales and challenging market conditions.

The Worst Wendy's Chicken Sandwich Flops In More Ways Than One - Tasting Table

Wendy's Spicy Chicken sandwich is bland and underwhelming, ranking last among their chicken offerings.

fromSlate Magazine

What the Hell Happened to Wendy's?

Wendy's plans to close 300 locations due to a significant drop in sales and challenging market conditions.

All the Recipes From the 'Bon Appetit' Travel Issue

The latest Bon Appétit issue features global cuisine, seasonal recipes, and desserts, highlighting travel-inspired dishes and fresh spring produce.

11 hours ago

8 Popular Rice Pudding Brands, Ranked Worst To Best - Tasting Table

Rice pudding is experiencing a resurgence in popularity, with trendy variations and convenient grocery options emerging.

Make Burgers Taste Like A Diner Classic With This Onion-Packed Staple - Tasting Table

Using Better Than Bouillon's Sautéed Onion Base enhances burger flavor with umami and sweetness, making it a versatile mix-in for various meat types.

Dining

fromLos Angeles Times

16 hours ago

Bitter is beautiful. Greens and beans for grown-ups

Bitter greens like chicories and brassicas are an acquired taste, often rejected by children but appreciated by many adults.

Boston food

fromTheregister

20 hours ago

Windows takes a crash dump after one McDonald's too many

Windows crashed at a McDonald's order screen, displaying a Blue Screen of Death instead of order progress.

London food

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Food News: Smashburgers at Steely's and Chicago Tavern Pizza at Proof Launch This Week - Portland Mercury

Several new restaurants have opened recently, offering diverse dining options including smashburgers, Chicago-style pizza, and plant-based dishes.

#burger-king

London startup

Burger King UK expands despite cost pressures with 60m funding boost - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Burger King UK plans to open over 30 new restaurants in 2026, supported by a £60 million financing package despite economic challenges.

Burger King's Quadruple-Patty Cheeseburger Was Discontinued - But You Can Order It With This Trick - Tasting Table

The Quad Stacker, a popular Burger King item, can still be ordered through a secret menu despite being discontinued.

I Tried The Peppercorn BLT Whopper, And I'm Glad Burger King Still Lets Us Have Our Way - Tasting Table

Burger King allows customers to influence its menu through the Whopper By You campaign, resulting in new limited-time offerings like the Peppercorn BLT Whopper.

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Food & drink

This Fast Food Chain's Flame-Broiled Meatloaf Sandwich Didn't Even Last A Year Back In The '90s - Tasting Table

London startup

Burger King UK expands despite cost pressures with 60m funding boost - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Burger King UK plans to open over 30 new restaurants in 2026, supported by a £60 million financing package despite economic challenges.

Burger King's Quadruple-Patty Cheeseburger Was Discontinued - But You Can Order It With This Trick - Tasting Table

The Quad Stacker, a popular Burger King item, can still be ordered through a secret menu despite being discontinued.

I Tried The Peppercorn BLT Whopper, And I'm Glad Burger King Still Lets Us Have Our Way - Tasting Table

Burger King allows customers to influence its menu through the Whopper By You campaign, resulting in new limited-time offerings like the Peppercorn BLT Whopper.

Food & drink

This Fast Food Chain's Flame-Broiled Meatloaf Sandwich Didn't Even Last A Year Back In The '90s - Tasting Table

How Artisan Food Brands Scale Without Losing Local Identity

Artisan food brands can grow while maintaining local identity by focusing on a clear promise, standardizing quality, and protecting beloved signals.

Online marketing

Elevate Your Foodservice Game: Innovative Social Media Marketing Strategies - Food & Beverage Magazine

Foodservice marketing must evolve with digital strategies, focusing on audience engagement through social media and innovative content creation.

East Bay food

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Flavors of the Peninsula brings abundant restaurant week deals, promotions

Peninsula's Restaurant Week offers special prix fixe meals at over 100 local restaurants from April 23 to May 3.

Breakfast Food is Breaking Free of The Morning Routine

Breakfast burritos, bowls, and wraps are becoming popular as they are portable and easy to prepare, featuring ingredients loaded with in-demand nutrients like eggs and meat.

Alternative medicine

1 hour ago

9 Discontinued Buffalo Wild Wings Sauces Fans Still Miss - Tasting Table

In 2017, Buffalo Wild Wings released Scorpion Rum, its spiciest sauce, which came with vanilla ice cream to counter the heat. Customer feedback indicated it was extremely spicy, with one person recalling, 'My brother and I ate 12 wings each with this sauce! It was good! Had the person sitting next to us ask if we were ok bc we had tears running down our face.'

SF food

17 hours ago

Starbucks' New Menu Items Have Customers Calling The Chain 'Desperate' - Tasting Table

Starbucks' upcoming Tropical Butterfly Refresher has sparked confusion and frustration among customers, contradicting the company's plan to simplify its menu.

3 hours ago

The Best Frozen Pot Roast Dinner In Stores Tastes Better Than Marie Callender's - Tasting Table

Dolly Parton's Beef Pot Roast is a top-rated frozen meal, praised for its homemade taste and affordable price.

fromBon Appetit

No Fish Were Harmed in the Making of This Crudo

Education and storytelling enhance the acceptance of cultivated seafood in restaurants.

Forget Animal Style At In-N-Out - Fill Up Fast With A 'Gorilla Style' Burger - Tasting Table

In-N-Out's Gorilla Style burger combines a Double-Double, Flying Dutchman, and Animal Style fries for a unique flavor experience.

fromHudson Valley Post

In-N-Out Just Breaks Massive Silence On New York Expansion Plans

In-N-Out is expanding east but will not open locations in New York due to quality standards.

fromEntrepreneur

In-N-Out's Owner Says the Chain Will Never Offer Online Ordering. Here's Why.

In-N-Out prioritizes customer interaction and ingredient quality by rejecting digital ordering and maintaining traditional service methods.

Forget Animal Style At In-N-Out - Fill Up Fast With A 'Gorilla Style' Burger - Tasting Table

In-N-Out's Gorilla Style burger combines a Double-Double, Flying Dutchman, and Animal Style fries for a unique flavor experience.

fromHudson Valley Post

In-N-Out Just Breaks Massive Silence On New York Expansion Plans

In-N-Out is expanding east but will not open locations in New York due to quality standards.

fromEntrepreneur

In-N-Out's Owner Says the Chain Will Never Offer Online Ordering. Here's Why.

In-N-Out prioritizes customer interaction and ingredient quality by rejecting digital ordering and maintaining traditional service methods.

A New Restaurant Rule Is Spreading Across 11 States - And Customers Love It

Restaurants are implementing phone bans to combat screen fatigue and enhance social interactions.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Roast chicken, cheesy scones and a genius cocktail: Ravinder Bhogal's recipes for cooking with lime pickle

Lime pickle is a versatile condiment that enhances various dishes with its bold, savory, and spicy flavors.

fromfoodnservice.com

6 Food Marketing Campaigns That missed the mark despite big expectations

Not all marketing campaigns succeed; some become cautionary tales due to misreading cultural moments or provoking backlash.

London food

fromAxios

First Sip: Breakfast burritos, chatting at new Detroit cafe

The Grand Porter offers a curated menu, comfortable workspaces, and a unique atmosphere for socializing.

#cheeseburger

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LA food

102 years ago, a California teenager changed American food history

Cooking

This Crispy Upgrade Takes Cheeseburgers To The Next Level - Tasting Table

LA food

fromSFGATE

102 years ago, a California teenager changed American food history

Lionel Sternberger created the first cheeseburger in 1924, changing American food history forever.

This Crispy Upgrade Takes Cheeseburgers To The Next Level - Tasting Table

Cheese crisps add a crunchy texture and enhanced flavor to cheeseburgers, easily made with various cheeses.

The Affordable Grocery Store Prime Rib That Customers Say Sells Out Fast - Tasting Table

Aldi's Specially Selected USDA Choice Bone-In Ribeye Roast offers exceptional value, often priced as low as $7.99 per pound.

8 Spicy Snacks At Aldi, Ranked - Tasting Table

Aldi offers affordable grocery options with a focus on efficiency and unique shopping methods.

The Affordable Grocery Store Prime Rib That Customers Say Sells Out Fast - Tasting Table

Aldi's Specially Selected USDA Choice Bone-In Ribeye Roast offers exceptional value, often priced as low as $7.99 per pound.

8 Spicy Snacks At Aldi, Ranked - Tasting Table

Aldi offers affordable grocery options with a focus on efficiency and unique shopping methods.

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20 hours ago

The Popular Breakfast Side That's A Total Skip At IHOP - Tasting Table

"Does IHOP make them bad on purpose?" one reviewer asked, claiming that they always come out dry and tasteless. Some have experienced burned hash browns while others have noticed that IHOP will serve the side cold on occasion.

Food & drink

16 hours ago

IKEA's Meatball Lollipop: A Sweet Marketing Innovation

IKEA Canada and Chupa Chups are launching a meatball-flavored lollipop, blending humor and nostalgia in branding.

SF food

18 hours ago

Sugar Factory's Rainbow Sliders: A Frozen Food Revolution

Sugar Factory launches retail division with Rainbow Sliders, offering visually appealing, protein-rich frozen sliders and collectible rubber ducks.

The Atlantic's May Cover: Caity Weaver Finds the Best Free Restaurant Bread in America

The quest to find the best free restaurant bread in America involved extensive research and personal tasting experiences across various locations.

fromThe Atlantic

I Found It: The Best Free Restaurant Bread in America

The quest reveals the best free restaurant bread in America after extensive research and responses.

Dining

fromThe Atlantic

The Atlantic's May Cover: Caity Weaver Finds the Best Free Restaurant Bread in America

The quest to find the best free restaurant bread in America involved extensive research and personal tasting experiences across various locations.

fromThe Atlantic

I Found It: The Best Free Restaurant Bread in America

The quest reveals the best free restaurant bread in America after extensive research and responses.

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Business

from24/7 Wall St.

One Fast-Food Titan Rewards Investors and One Leaves Them Hungry

Restaurant Brands International offers better valuation and income potential compared to Yum! Brands for retirement-focused investors.

The Pantry Mix You Can Use Instead Of Cornmeal For Frying - Tasting Table

Cornbread mix can substitute for cornmeal and flour in frying recipes, enhancing the crust with added flavor and texture.

Leadership Shifts and Innovations in Food & Beverage

Leadership changes in the food and beverage sector are driving innovation and strategic growth.

Who Owns Dutch Bros? - Tasting Table

Dutch Bros has rapidly grown to become the third largest coffee chain in the U.S., surpassing established brands like Caribou and Tim Hortons.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

How Taco Bell uses its best GMs as a growth engine

Taco Bell's Golden Bell awards recognize top managers, emphasizing their role in driving sales growth and company culture.

#fast-food

Silicon Valley food

The McDonald's Ordering Trick To Recreate An In-N-Out Animal Style Burger - Tasting Table

Silicon Valley food

10 Best New Fast Food Items Of March 2026 - Tasting Table

3 weeks ago

Silicon Valley food

8 Fast Food Chains That Will Sell You A Burger During Breakfast Hours - Tasting Table

Food & drink

9 Hidden Gem Menu Items Worth Seeking Out At Fast Food Chains - Tasting Table

Food & drink

The 10 Best New Fast Food Items Of January 2026 - Tasting Table

Food & drink

Chain Value Meals Want A Comeback: See How Far $4 Can Go At McDonald's, Wendy's, And Taco Bell Right Now - Tasting Table

The McDonald's Ordering Trick To Recreate An In-N-Out Animal Style Burger - Tasting Table

In-N-Out's animal style burger can be replicated using a McDonald's Double Cheeseburger with added ingredients.

10 Best New Fast Food Items Of March 2026 - Tasting Table

Fast food chains introduced innovative menu items in March 2026, including McDonald's Big Arch, enhancing the dining experience with limited-time offerings.

3 weeks ago

8 Fast Food Chains That Will Sell You A Burger During Breakfast Hours - Tasting Table

Craving a burger in the morning is common, and many fast food chains serve burgers during breakfast hours.

Food & drink

9 Hidden Gem Menu Items Worth Seeking Out At Fast Food Chains - Tasting Table

Food & drink

The 10 Best New Fast Food Items Of January 2026 - Tasting Table

Food & drink

Chain Value Meals Want A Comeback: See How Far $4 Can Go At McDonald's, Wendy's, And Taco Bell Right Now - Tasting Table

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How Culver's Fries The Fish Just Right Every Time - Tasting Table

Culver's is adamant about a few parts of its fried fish, and one is that every piece is fresh cooked to order after being hand battered in store.

SF food

Chili's is calling out fast food shrinkflation with one massive sandwich

Chili's is launching a new value menu featuring larger chicken sandwiches to compete in the fast food chicken market.

I Didn't Expect Much From This Limited-Time Trader Joe's Snack. Now I'm Stocking Up - Tasting Table

Trader Joe's Thai Style Yellow Curry Flavored Potato Chips offer a complex flavor profile that appeals to a wide audience.

Skip The Drive-Thru And Snag Copycat Wendy's Spicy Nuggets At This Grocery Chain - Tasting Table

Trader Joe's spicy chicken nuggets closely mimic Wendy's nuggets in taste and texture, offering a cost-effective alternative for fans.

SF food

I Didn't Expect Much From This Limited-Time Trader Joe's Snack. Now I'm Stocking Up - Tasting Table

Trader Joe's Thai Style Yellow Curry Flavored Potato Chips offer a complex flavor profile that appeals to a wide audience.

Skip The Drive-Thru And Snag Copycat Wendy's Spicy Nuggets At This Grocery Chain - Tasting Table

Trader Joe's spicy chicken nuggets closely mimic Wendy's nuggets in taste and texture, offering a cost-effective alternative for fans.

The 8 Worst Copycat Food Items You Can Buy At Walmart, According To Customers - Tasting Table

Walmart's Great Value brand offers lower-cost alternatives to name-brand products, but not all dupes are successful according to customer reviews.

The Reason You Don't See McDonald's Inside Walmart Stores Anymore - Tasting Table

The partnership between Walmart and McDonald's has significantly declined, with many locations closing due to changing consumer habits and the pandemic.

10 Fast Food Chains That Have Called Walmart Home - Tasting Table

Walmart features a variety of fast food chains, including Taco Bell and Uncle Sharkii, enhancing its shopping experience with diverse dining options.

The 8 Worst Copycat Food Items You Can Buy At Walmart, According To Customers - Tasting Table

Walmart's Great Value brand offers lower-cost alternatives to name-brand products, but not all dupes are successful according to customer reviews.

The Reason You Don't See McDonald's Inside Walmart Stores Anymore - Tasting Table

The partnership between Walmart and McDonald's has significantly declined, with many locations closing due to changing consumer habits and the pandemic.

10 Fast Food Chains That Have Called Walmart Home - Tasting Table

Walmart features a variety of fast food chains, including Taco Bell and Uncle Sharkii, enhancing its shopping experience with diverse dining options.

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The Canned Staple For Meat-Free Buffalo 'Chicken' With The Same Zesty Flavor - Tasting Table

Using canned chickpeas as a meat substitute in a Buffalo chicken-inspired recipe is one of the best uses for canned chickpeas, and the swap couldn't be easier.

SF food

For Cheaper Gas, Look For Stations That Serve Fresh Food - Tasting Table

Gasoline doesn't have a particularly high profit margin, which is partly why most gas stations double as convenience stores or offer fresh food. If chains like Buc-ee's and Sheetz can make more money by selling food, they can afford to lower their margins on gasoline.

Food & drink

The Nostalgic Walmart-Brand Frozen Snack That Shoppers Avoid - Tasting Table

Great Value pizza rolls receive mixed reviews, with many customers criticizing their taste and quality compared to Totino's.

The next stage in Chipotle's master plan to sell more burritos: a gamified rewards program

Chipotle is enhancing its rewards program to boost customer engagement and sales amid inflation and reduced consumer spending.

McDonald's Pancakes Come From A Southern Family-Run Facility - Tasting Table

Bama Companies supplies McDonald's hotcakes, evolving from a pie business founded by Cornelia Marshall in the 1920s.

fromBlueJaysNation

Around the League: Eccentric food offerings in MLB ballparks this season

Ballparks in 2026 feature unique and outrageous food offerings, showcasing creativity and fun for fans.

15 Burger Chains That Don't Exist Anymore - Tasting Table

Burger Chef was a long lost competitor in the fast food industry, founded in the 1950s and known for its Big Shef burger and fixings bar.

Silicon Valley food

How 10 Chain Restaurant Slogans Have Evolved Over The Years - Tasting Table

Fast food chains use memorable slogans to differentiate themselves and drive consumer behavior, with successful slogans becoming instantly recognizable without brand mention.

9 Restaurant Chains With 24-Hour Locations - Tasting Table

Fewer restaurant chains are open 24 hours due to COVID-19, rising costs, and changing consumer habits.

Wendy's just took the fast-food burger trolling wars to the next level. You could get a big paycheck out of it

Wendy's is hiring a chief tasting officer for $100,000 to create content and taste-test food on camera through a contest-based selection process.

McDonald's Is Planning New Budget-Friendly Deals As It Tries To Remind Diners It's Cheap - Tasting Table

McDonald's will launch a value menu in April 2026 featuring items under $3 and a $4 breakfast meal deal to address rising fast food costs.

fromThedrum

McDonald's Saver Menu

McDonald's used location-based mobile data and out-of-home advertising targeting to reach regular QSR visitors and increase incremental restaurant visits in a competitive market.

fromFortune

McDonald's CEO's viral burger taste test has a silver lining | Fortune

McDonald's CEO's hesitant bite of the new Big Arch Burger in a promotional video sparked viral ridicule, allowing competitors like Burger King to capitalize with mocking response videos.

fromEntrepreneur

This Awkward McDonald's CEO Video Sparks Fast Food War

McDonald's CEO's awkward burger bite sparked viral mockery, prompting competitors Burger King and Wendy's to launch social media attacks showcasing their executives eating full portions.

fromBuzzFeed

These Fast-Food Items Were Huge In The '90s - Can You Correctly Name Them All?

A 15-item image-based quiz challenges recognition of iconic 1990s fast-food menu items from commercials, advertisements, and real food photos.