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SF food

What's The Cheapest Fast Food Breakfast Order? - Tasting Table

Iconic Fast Food Items We'd Trade The World To Try Again For The First Time - Tasting Table

Iconic fast food items endure because distinctive flavors, textures, and sauces create repeatable, satisfying cravings.

Food & drink

Make This One Request To Get A Heftier Big Mac At McDonald's - Tasting Table

I Tried Chili's And McDonald's Quarter Pound Burgers, This Gives You More Bang For Your Buck - Tasting Table

Quarter Pounder-style burgers use a quarter-pound beef patty with American cheese and classic toppings, and fresh beef boosts sales while competitors launch similar versions.

Don't Make This McDonald's Drive-Thru Mistake, Employees Won't Serve You - Tasting Table

McDonald's drive-thru service may be restricted to vehicles, with pedestrians sometimes refused for safety, liability, and robbery-risk reasons.

5 days ago

Why McDonald's Won't Let You Order Fries For Breakfast - Tasting Table

McDonald's limits breakfast fries because fryer space and equipment require separate temperatures and programs for fries and other breakfast items.

What's The Cheapest Fast Food Breakfast Order? - Tasting Table

Dunkin' corn muffin at $1.29 and McDonald's sausage McMuffin at about $1.50 are the cheapest fast-food breakfast options at major chains.

Iconic Fast Food Items We'd Trade The World To Try Again For The First Time - Tasting Table

Iconic fast food items endure because distinctive flavors, textures, and sauces create repeatable, satisfying cravings.

Make This One Request To Get A Heftier Big Mac At McDonald's - Tasting Table

Quarter Pounder patties can make a Big Mac more filling, but ordering the swap may require manager approval or alternative ordering steps.

I Tried Chili's And McDonald's Quarter Pound Burgers, This Gives You More Bang For Your Buck - Tasting Table

Quarter Pounder-style burgers use a quarter-pound beef patty with American cheese and classic toppings, and fresh beef boosts sales while competitors launch similar versions.

Don't Make This McDonald's Drive-Thru Mistake, Employees Won't Serve You - Tasting Table

McDonald's drive-thru service may be restricted to vehicles, with pedestrians sometimes refused for safety, liability, and robbery-risk reasons.

Food & drink

I Tried 8 McDonald's Ordering Hacks And These Are Worth The Hype - Tasting Table

Customizing McDonald's orders with specific swaps can improve flavor or value, while some viral hacks can produce unpleasant results.

Get The Best McDonald's Burger Using These X Ordering Tips - Tasting Table

Using ordering tricks at McDonald's can enhance the quality of your burger while saving money.

5 days ago

I Tried 8 McDonald's Ordering Hacks And These Are Worth The Hype - Tasting Table

Customizing McDonald's orders with specific swaps can improve flavor or value, while some viral hacks can produce unpleasant results.

Get The Best McDonald's Burger Using These X Ordering Tips - Tasting Table

Using ordering tricks at McDonald's can enhance the quality of your burger while saving money.

McDonald's And Dairy Queen Have A Hidden Ice Cream Connection Dating Back To The '50s - Tasting Table

McDonald's and Dairy Queen share Dairy-Mix Inc. as an ice cream mix supplier in St. Petersburg, Florida, dating to the 1950s.

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SF food

Why McDonald's Doesn't Salt Its Hash Browns - Tasting Table

Food & drink

A Former McDonald's Employee Says This Walmart Breakfast Item Is Basically The Same As What The Chain Serves - And Costs Less - Tasting Table

Why McDonald's Doesn't Salt Its Hash Browns - Tasting Table

McDonald's hash browns contain salt from the recipe before frying, but no extra salt is added after cooking.

A Former McDonald's Employee Says This Walmart Breakfast Item Is Basically The Same As What The Chain Serves - And Costs Less - Tasting Table

McDonald's hash browns are highly regarded, but Walmart's Great Value frozen hash browns are suggested as a cost-effective alternative.

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New details emerge as Mass. McDonald's employee accused of giving her ex-girlfriend contaminated fries

McDonald's surveillance video from April 9 showed Santos, a night manager, apparently spitting into a fry carton and shoving fries into her mouth before filling the container and handing it off to a drive-thru customer, according to a Southbridge police report filed in court.

Boston food

How US Military Rules Led To McDonald's First Drive-Thru - Tasting Table

U.S. military vehicle-and-uniform rules helped create McDonald's first drive-thru by preventing soldiers from entering restaurants on foot.

fromBoston.com

Mass. McDonald's employee to face criminal charges after viral video shows alleged food contamination

A McDonald's employee seen contaminating food in a viral video will face criminal charges filed by Southbridge police.

US Vs UK Filet-O-Fish: How Do They Differ? - Tasting Table

U.S. Filet-O-Fish uses Alaskan pollock with American cheese and tartar sauce, while U.K. versions use sustainably caught pollock with broader inclusive customization options.

Add Tang And Crunch To The Filet-O-Fish With These 2 Toppings - Tasting Table

Adding mustard and thin sour dill pickles boosts Filet-O-Fish with acidity and crunch, brightening flavor and improving texture balance.

This Old-School Filet-O-Fish Ad Proves Why It's Been Such A Hit Since The '70s - Tasting Table

McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish promoted “real fish” with federal inspection and whole filet ingredients, helping build credibility and lasting popularity since 1977.

The Filet-O-Fish Jingle From 2009 That Still Lives In Customers' Heads - Tasting Table

The 2009 Filet-O-Fish commercial created a lasting cultural impact with its catchy jingle and surreal humor.

All The Ways The 1960s Filet-O-Fish Differed From The 2026 Version - Tasting Table

The McDonald's Filet-O-Fish, created in 1961, evolved from halibut to pollock, becoming a nostalgic menu staple over decades.

McDonald's Customers Have One Request For The Filet-O-Fish - Tasting Table

McDonald's Filet-O-Fish sandwich, originally created for Lent, faces customer complaints about pricing and size, with demands for it to be a value meal.

US Vs UK Filet-O-Fish: How Do They Differ? - Tasting Table

U.S. Filet-O-Fish uses Alaskan pollock with American cheese and tartar sauce, while U.K. versions use sustainably caught pollock with broader inclusive customization options.

Add Tang And Crunch To The Filet-O-Fish With These 2 Toppings - Tasting Table

Adding mustard and thin sour dill pickles boosts Filet-O-Fish with acidity and crunch, brightening flavor and improving texture balance.

This Old-School Filet-O-Fish Ad Proves Why It's Been Such A Hit Since The '70s - Tasting Table

McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish promoted “real fish” with federal inspection and whole filet ingredients, helping build credibility and lasting popularity since 1977.

The Filet-O-Fish Jingle From 2009 That Still Lives In Customers' Heads - Tasting Table

The 2009 Filet-O-Fish commercial created a lasting cultural impact with its catchy jingle and surreal humor.

All The Ways The 1960s Filet-O-Fish Differed From The 2026 Version - Tasting Table

The McDonald's Filet-O-Fish, created in 1961, evolved from halibut to pollock, becoming a nostalgic menu staple over decades.

McDonald's Customers Have One Request For The Filet-O-Fish - Tasting Table

McDonald's Filet-O-Fish sandwich, originally created for Lent, faces customer complaints about pricing and size, with demands for it to be a value meal.

This Sweet McDonald's Add-On Gives Egg McMuffins A Flavor Boost - Tasting Table

Spread strawberry jam on an Egg McMuffin for a sweet-savory mix with sticky texture contrast.

Every McDonald's Chicken Item, Ranked Worst To Best - Tasting Table

McDonald's chicken menu items vary widely in flavor and texture, with Chicken McNuggets ranking last due to rubbery, flavorless nuggets.

5 Major Changes You'll Notice At McDonald's In 2026 - Tasting Table

McDonald's is overhauling its menu and drive-thru technology in 2026, expanding drinks, adding value-focused options, and using AI to reshape customer experience.

Forget McDonald's. The Value Menu Isn't Working and This Steakhouse Chain Is Taking Its Customers

McDonald's growth is pressured by currency effects, leverage, and fuel-sensitive value demand, while Texas Roadhouse shows stronger comparable sales momentum.

McDonald's Looks Undervalued Despite Stock Pressure This Year

McDonald's delivered a Q1 2026 earnings and revenue beat with improving global and U.S. comps, while the stock remains near 52-week lows.

McDonald's CEO Makes Stunning 1,000 Times More Than Workers

The SEC requires companies to show the relationship between the CEO's pay and the median pay of the company's workers. For McDonald's ( NYSE MCD | MCD Price Prediction), that figure is 1,082 to 1, which is among the highest in the S&P 500. To do the math, CEO Chris Kempczinski made $20,574,525 in 2025. The median pay of all McDonald's workers was $19,020.

Business

Here's What Share Of US McDonald's Locations Are Franchisee-Owned - Tasting Table

McDonald’s growth relies on franchising, with most locations owned by franchisees while the company controls land through a rent-based model.

McDonald's New Extra Value Menu Is Beating Expectations - And Franchisees Are Seeing the Value

Extra Value Meals and disciplined pricing lifted U.S. same-store sales, strengthened market share, and improved value and affordability scores for low-income consumers.

fromFortune

McDonald's joins the value menu simpler is better trend with 10 items at less than $3 each | Fortune

McDonald's is simplifying its value menu to 10 items under $3, starting April 21, to enhance affordability and competition.

fromLos Angeles Times

Cheaper meals, simpler choices: McDonald's strips down its McValue menu

McDonald's is simplifying its value menu to feature 10 items under $3, starting April 21.

fromEntrepreneur

McDonald's New Extra Value Menu Is Beating Expectations - And Franchisees Are Seeing the Value

Extra Value Meals and disciplined pricing lifted U.S. same-store sales, strengthened market share, and improved value and affordability scores for low-income consumers.

fromFortune

McDonald's joins the value menu simpler is better trend with 10 items at less than $3 each | Fortune

McDonald's is simplifying its value menu to 10 items under $3, starting April 21, to enhance affordability and competition.

fromLos Angeles Times

Cheaper meals, simpler choices: McDonald's strips down its McValue menu

McDonald's is simplifying its value menu to feature 10 items under $3, starting April 21.

JPMorgan Cuts McDonald's Price Target to $305: Is the Same-Store-Sales Story Stalling?

McDonald’s price targets were cut due to softer same-store sales, while improving existing unit performance and capital discipline support long-term returns.

KeyBanc Cuts McDonald's Price Target to $330 as April Softness Tests the Recovery Thesis

Price target lowered to $330 from $345 while maintaining Overweight rating, reflecting transitory April softness and model recalibration after Q1 2026 results.

JPMorgan Cuts McDonald's Price Target to $305: Is the Same-Store-Sales Story Stalling?

McDonald’s price targets were cut due to softer same-store sales, while improving existing unit performance and capital discipline support long-term returns.

KeyBanc Cuts McDonald's Price Target to $330 as April Softness Tests the Recovery Thesis

Price target lowered to $330 from $345 while maintaining Overweight rating, reflecting transitory April softness and model recalibration after Q1 2026 results.

We're Begging For This McDonald's Burger To Return To The US - Tasting Table

Angus Third Pounder burgers with Angus beef and premium toppings were discontinued in the U.S. due to modest sales and high beef costs.

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McDonald's Tried To Beat The Whopper With This Burger, But It Clearly Was No Match

Big N' Tasty was a McDonald's Whopper knockoff used in Burger Wars, later removed due to weak sales and competitive pressure.

fromLos Angeles Times

McDonald's focus on value lifts sales, but says gas prices could dent demand

High U.S. gas prices and Iran-war anxiety are expected to pressure McDonald’s sales, especially among low-income customers, despite better first-quarter results.

McDonald's Employees Can't Stand These 10 Customer Habits - Tasting Table

McDonald's employees face challenges with vague customer orders, leading to frustration and longer service times.

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Everyday cooking

Make Your McDonald's McMuffin Even Fluffier And Order Your Eggs Like This - Tasting Table

Requesting a folded egg instead of a round egg can enhance the McDonald's Egg McMuffin experience.

Everyday cooking

The Genius Egg McMuffin Ordering Trick That Makes McDonald's Breakfast 10X Better - Tasting Table

Egg McMuffins can be enhanced with grill seasoning for a flavor boost, as recommended by former McDonald's chef Mike Haracz.

Everyday cooking

Make Your McDonald's McMuffin Even Fluffier And Order Your Eggs Like This - Tasting Table

Requesting a folded egg instead of a round egg can enhance the McDonald's Egg McMuffin experience.

Everyday cooking

The Genius Egg McMuffin Ordering Trick That Makes McDonald's Breakfast 10X Better - Tasting Table

Egg McMuffins can be enhanced with grill seasoning for a flavor boost, as recommended by former McDonald's chef Mike Haracz.

How McDonald's Celebrated America's Bicentennial In 1976 - Tasting Table

McDonald's celebrated America's 200th birthday in 1976 with red, white, and blue shakes, capturing the patriotic spirit of the Bicentennial.

Marketing

The Burger Chain Trying To Taste Like Itself Again - After Years Of Hit-Or-Miss Loyalty - Tasting Table

Burger King is revitalizing its brand through significant investments in quality, service, and marketing to compete with McDonald's.

If You Had Invested $1,000 in McDonald's a Decade Ago: A Prospective Dividend King's Long-Term Payoff

McDonald's continues to grow with a strong dividend history, digital initiatives, and plans for expansion despite recent stock performance challenges.

'Inflation On Rewards?' - McDonald's Customers Complain Their Points Just Became Less Valuable - Tasting Table

McDonald's has increased the points required for rewards, reflecting rising inflation and making fast food less affordable for customers.

This fast food giant is quietly removing something millions of customers use every visit

"McDonald's removed the drink station and the ketchup from the lobby," a user shared, highlighting the stark changes in their local McDonald's experience.

SF food

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Silicon Valley food

McDonald's is shaking up your soda run

fromEntrepreneur

Silicon Valley food

Food Franchises Are Going After Starbucks With a $100 Billion Beverage Strategy - Here's What They're Selling

Silicon Valley food

McDonald's next big bet is quenching your thirst

McDonald's is shaking up your soda run

McDonald's is introducing six new creative drinks to attract a younger demographic and capitalize on a growing beverage market.

fromEntrepreneur

Food Franchises Are Going After Starbucks With a $100 Billion Beverage Strategy - Here's What They're Selling

Food franchises are enhancing beverage offerings to compete in the $100 billion beverage market.

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 McDonald's Hand-Breaded Chicken Could Create Some Serious Problems - Tasting Table

McDonald's is testing hand-breaded chicken, raising food safety concerns due to potential cross-contamination and employee skill levels.

McDonald's Fans Are Convinced The McNuggets Are Shrinking - Tasting Table

Shrinkflation at McDonald's is leading to smaller, lower-quality chicken nuggets that customers find overpriced and unsatisfactory.

fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

McDonald's Sources English Muffins From The Largest Bakery In The US - Tasting Table

McDonald's maintains consistency in its breakfast items by sourcing ingredients from a select group of suppliers, including Bimbo Bakeries USA.

Fashion & style

McDonald's New Drinks Come With a $58 Fashion Accessory - Yanko Design

McDonald's collaborates with designer Susan Alexandra to launch hand-beaded drink carriers for its new Refreshers lineup, blending fun and maximalism.

Social media marketing

A McDonald's executive takes you inside the viral Grimace Shake trend and how the burger giant dealt with it

The Grimace Shake trend unexpectedly boosted McDonald's sales by 10% and garnered over 2.9 billion views on TikTok.

McDonald's Created A Broccoli Side So Unusual It Never Saw The Light Of Day - Tasting Table

Broccoli's reputation is undeserved, and McDonald's once attempted to create bubble gum-flavored broccoli to entice children.

The Major Differences Between McDonald's And In-N-Out's Beef - Tasting Table

In-N-Out and McDonald's both use real beef, but differ in handling, quality, and production oversight.

Mormon culture hits fast food: McDonald's puts dirty soda on menu after 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' takes trend viral

McDonald's introduces new beverages inspired by the Mormon cultural phenomenon of dirty soda, making it mainstream.

fromKotaku

McDonald's All-Purple Menu Is Bringing Back The Grimace Shake

McDonald's launched a purple-themed menu in Germany featuring the Grimace Milkshake and various purple items, inspired by the character Grimace.

Starbucks vs. McDonald's: One Fast Food Dividend Has Quietly Become a Retirement Staple

McDonald's shows strong earnings growth while Starbucks struggles with profitability amid a turnaround effort.

DC food

fromTODAY.com

McDonald's Launches 'Stranger Things'-Themed Happy Meal: See the Toys

McDonald's launches a limited-edition 'Stranger Things: Tales From '85' Happy Meal featuring themed toys and an interactive game.

This McDonald's Secret Menu Item Replaces Buns With Chicken - And It's As Unhinged As It Sounds - Tasting Table

The Big McChicken combines a Big Mac and McChickens, replacing buns with chicken patties, creating a messy and impractical fast-food item.

London startup

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McDonald's bets on Britain's youth with UK's biggest paid work experience scheme

McDonald's UK launches a nationwide paid work experience program for 2,500 young people to combat NEET rates.

London startup

McDonald's UK boss pledges investment push despite 'hard to do business' climate - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

McDonald's UK is investing in staff and restaurants despite economic challenges, focusing on youth employment through a new work placement program.

I compared Chili's Big Crispy chicken sandwich to McDonald's McCrispy. One was a way better value.

Chili's introduces new chicken sandwich flavors and a revamped value meal to compete with McDonald's offerings.

McDonald's new McValue menu starts today. It might not save you money

McDonald's introduces a new McValue menu with items under $3, but it may not offer better deals than the previous version.

fromSFGATE

This Calif. McDonald's is all over TV but has never served a Big Mac

A McDonald's in Southern California serves solely as a filming location, never serving food to customers.

Writing

I found boxes of my dad's McDonald's memorabilia from the '70s and '80s. I decided to sell them all.

A father's extensive collection of McDonald's memorabilia reflects his career and passion for collecting, revealing hidden treasures during a family downsizing.

This Old-School Burger Chain Invented Happy Meals. Then McDonald's Stole The Idea - Tasting Table

McDonald's Happy Meals, introduced in 1979, were inspired by Burger Chef's Fun Meals, which began in 1973, leading to a lawsuit over marketing similarities.

The Biggest Burger Chain In The US Isn't Worth The Price, According To Customers - Tasting Table

McDonald's has faced significant customer frustration due to substantial price increases over the past decade.

This Will Be McDonald's Stock Price Next Year

McDonald's is projected to reach a price target of $342, indicating a 9.7% upside over the next 12 months.

DC food

fromKotaku

KPop Demon Hunters' McDonald's Collab Is The Latest Scalper Craze

KPop Demon Hunters' McDonald's collaboration features collectible photo cards, leading to high demand and scalping in the market.

fromTheregister

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.

US Elections

The White House DoorDash fiasco is a snapshot of a presidency in free fall

Donald Trump's recent PR stunt involving McDonald's delivery failed to divert attention from his controversies and was perceived as staged and unrealistic.

Coffee

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.

Washington DC

fromFortune

Trump tips $100 to DoorDash driver who dropped off 2 McDonald's bags at White House | Fortune

Donald Trump used a staged McDonald's delivery to promote a tax policy benefiting tip earners.

The Failed McDonald's Seafood Sandwich That Just Couldn't Beat The Filet-O-Fish - Tasting Table

McDonald's Filet-O-Fish remains popular, overshadowing short-lived seafood menu items like the crab sandwich introduced in 2017.

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.

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 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.

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.

This Filet-O-Fish Hack Is Only For Serious Seafood Lovers - Tasting Table

Combining a Filet-o-Fish with sashimi-grade salmon creates a unique sandwich experience with contrasting textures and flavors.

What Kind Of Tomatoes Does McDonald's Use? Plant And Grow Their Seeds To Find Out - Tasting Table

McDonald's sources Roma tomatoes primarily from Florida, where 90% of winter tomatoes are grown, and they can be added to any sandwich upon request.

How To Recreate McDonald's Hot Mustard With 2 Ingredients, According To Their Former Chef - Tasting Table

McDonald's hot mustard can be recreated using Heinz MayoMust and Tabasco sauce.

fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

The Healthiest Burger You Can Get From McDonald's Is A Classic Choice - Tasting Table

A standard McDonald's burger comes in at around 250 calories and 12 grams of protein. Mind you, that's with no mayonnaise, no sauces, and no cheese.

SF food

McDonald's Just Built a Gadget That Every Gamer Has Needed Forever - Yanko Design

Archie is a small arch-shaped piece that essentially bridges the two sticks on your controller. It's not a Bluetooth gadget loaded with firmware updates or a subscription service. It's just a clever piece of physical design that does exactly what it needs to do and nothing more.

Video games

Yes, McDonald's Ketchup Does Taste Different. Here's Why - Tasting Table

McDonald's ketchup has a unique recipe that differs slightly from Heinz, contributing to its distinct taste.

McDonald's PlayPlaces Were So Popular They Sparked A Whole Sister Chain - Tasting Table

The very first PlayPlace designs were outdoor, built around climbing structures and guest appearances from the Hamburgler and Officer Big Mac.

Silicon Valley food

For Less Than $1, You Can Double The Creaminess Of Your Filet-O-Fish Order - Tasting Table

Lent offers a variety of fish meal options, including customizable Filet-O-Fish sandwiches at McDonald's.

Cooking

The Unique Process That Makes McDonald's Minced Onions Taste So Good - Tasting Table

McDonald's minced onions are dehydrated, rehydrated for a sweet, mild flavor that enhances their iconic burgers.

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.

Why The Founder Of McDonald's Refused To Sign Off On The Original Filet-O-Fish - Tasting Table

Ray Kroc initially opposed the Filet-O-Fish sandwich, but other executives convinced him to test it alongside his own meatless sandwich.

The US States With The Most And Least Expensive McDonald's Big Arch Burger - Tasting Table

McDonald's Big Arch Burger has varying prices across the U.S., with Oklahoma being the cheapest and Alaska the most expensive.

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