McDonald's is extending its popular $5 meal deal as the value meal battle between fast food chains wages on. In a company memo obtained by ABC News, McDonald's executives said most U.S. locations will extend the deal through August. The deal that first launched June 25 was only supposed to...

McDonald's extends $5 meal, Wendy's adds $1 breakfast sandwich

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Some fast food chains are struggling to boost sales, but Taco Bell is going from strength to strength.

Taco Bell is giving customers exactly what they want right now: cheap fast food

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Chipotle recently faced backlash on social media after customers claimed the restaurant has been reducing the portions of its burrito bowls. In response to these complaints, the CEO has announced that the company will be implementing changes to address the issue. “First, there was never a directive to provide less to our customers,” CEO Brian ... Read more
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Chipotle CEO Confirms Customers Were Right, Some Restaurants Were Skimping On Food — Says Changes Will Be Made

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Remember those hilarious videos of AI drive-thru fails at McDonald’s? Well, Taco Bell is saying “hold my Baja Blast” and diving headfirst into the world of AI-powered ordering. By the end of this year, hundreds of Taco Bell locations across the US will be equipped with AI voice technology in their drive-thrus. That’s right, your […]
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Taco Bell is Bringing AI Ordering to Its Drive-Thrus

Panera Bread announced Mark Shambura as chief marketing officer in a press release Thursday. An experienced executive in the fast casual restaurant space, Shambura is leading Panera’s brand building, digital, loyalty, product strategy and consumer insights programs. He officially joined the company on July 29. The marketer jumps to...

Panera Bread nabs Papa Johns CMO following menu overhaul

If you’ve visited a drive-thru recently and noticed things seem a little different, you’re not alone. Restaurants have begun testing forms of artificial intelligence (AI) in food service in an attempt to simplify the ordering process for workers and create a smoother experience for guests. While you might expect tasks such as phone call routing to become automated, some restaurants are taking it a step (or two) further.

Taco Bell Just Announced a Major Drive-Thru Change

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Chick-Fil-A Finally Addresses The Rumors That They’re Discontinuing Their Famous Waffle Fries

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McDonald's $5 meal deal is driving traffic and sales for U.S. restaurants, which experienced a "notable" bump from the promotion, according to a memo obtained by Axios. Why it matters: Restaurant chains have been under pressure to promote affordability and value to entice consumers to eat out instead of eating at home.

McDonald's $5 meal deal causing a "notable" bump in customers

Franchised brands like Dunkin’, Subway and McDonald’s are synonymous with fast food. But the fast casual segment is not universally franchised. Chipotle, Starbucks, Shake Shack and Cava are brands that have come to lead their categories with a company-owned store model. Among these companies, Chipotle is posting the...

How 4 chains are chasing Chipotle

Parade

The restaurant chain has just what you need to recover from 'pumpkin spice fatigue.'

Cracker Barrel’s New Fall Menu Items Spotlight a Seasonal Favorite–and It’s Not Pumpkin Spice

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Here's Why Taco Bell's Doubling Down on AI Drive-Thrus, Even as McDonald's Backs Out

Despite sweltering August temperatures, the rollout of pumpkin spice-flavored foods could spell out an early start to fall in the US.

Is pumpkin spice a summer flavor? IHOP and Krispy Kreme are the latest retailers to say yes

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While some cities now have one less pizza option, others can celebrate one of their favorites that will be sticking around for a little longer. It's been a struggle for several recognizable chain restaurants in 2024. And the list keeps growing. So far, the year has brought us reports of...

National Pizza Chain Saved From Bankruptcy After Quietly Closing 44 Locations

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Customers in Costco are excited to find the beloved brand Krispy Kreme is now available for pre-packaged take home options, but is the price too high? Find out how it adds up.

Costco Officially Carries Krispy Kreme Doughnuts — but Customers Aren't Loving the Price

Panera has been working hard to create new items inspired by what its fans love. Earlier this year, it launched more than 20 new and revamped items and recently announced a lineup of indulgent treats along with additional breakfast sandwich options. The chain also added cold drinks to fill out the beverage menu and even added them to the Unlimited Sip Club selection, so we have plenty of tasty options to fill up our cups.

Panera Fans Begged for the Return of These Menu Items—Now They’re Back

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"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

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McDonald's is revealing more details about the beefed-up burger it is now testing in a few countries outside the U.S., with plans to roll it out internationally.

McDonald's is testing a new, bigger burger: Here's what's on it

‘Like I could’ve got hibachi for that price.’. What’s the most you would pay for a Chick-fil-A meal? Whatever number you gave is probably still lower than what this first-time Chick-fil-A customer’s meal cost.

‘Did I get got?’: Chick-fil-A customer questions if she got scammed after one meal comes out to $30

Taco Bell is constantly rolling out new innovations. It seems like we get something new from the Tex-Mex restaurant every week, but it's no surprise, really. In early 2024, Taco Bell hosted a live event where it announced dozens of new menu items that would be released this year. So...

Taco Bell Is Introducing a New Version of a Fan-Favorite Menu Item

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If you're a fried chicken lover, you will be familiar with places such as KFC, Popeyes, Church's Chicken, and Raising Cane's, to name a few. However, you might be surprised to know that Jollibee, the fast-growing fast-food chain, is being recognized as the best place for fried chicken in town.

Jollibee is voted best fast food fried chicken restaurant, are there any in Florida?

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Starbucks’ CEO is out. Chipotle’s Brian Niccol is taking over

Starbucks CEO Laxman Narasimhan is stepping down immediately after just a year in the role, the company announced...

Starbucks’ CEO is out. Chipotle’s Brian Niccol is taking over

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