Fast Food

McDonald's is quietly ending self-serve soda fountains nationwide, shifting drink prep behind the counter as it modernizes restaurants across the country.

Subway is launching a new value menu featuring 15 items under $5, with sandwiches, wraps and rotating daily deals available nationwide.

Papa John's customers were outraged over a box message about tipping delivery drivers as Americans increasingly say tipping culture is out of control.

Chili's launches six Big Crispy chicken sandwiches in its $10.99 '3 For Me' bundle, directly targeting McDonald's McCrispy in a battle over value diners.

McDonald’s is expanding into specialty beverages with dirty sodas and refreshers, aiming to capture demand and boost margins.

A Chick-fil-A in Towson Place, Maryland, is giving families free Icedream Cones for completing its new dine-in Cell Phone Coop Challenge together.

Five Guys is distributing $1.5 million in bonuses to employees after a BOGO promotion overwhelmed some stores, causing food shortages and early closures.

The patriotic milkshake is getting a chocolate upgrade with Lady Liberty topping, maintaining its $2.50 price point as the company previously announced.

Papa John's stock surges 15% as Qatari-backed fund reportedly offers $1.5B buyout at $47 a share, a 44% premium; the pizza chain is reviewing the proposal.

Wendy’s launches a $100K Chief Tasting Officer contest running through the end of March as fast-food brands trade jabs on social media over their burgers.

California chicken chain Starbird reports salads now outsell fried chicken as top menu category ahead of five-state expansion into Washington and beyond.

Happy Joe's Pizza reports "milestone" growth in 2025 with new franchise locations across Texas, Iowa and Arizona as the brand continues expanding.

McDonald’s said discounted bundles and marketing promotions lifted U.S. traffic in the fourth quarter, driving higher sales and helping the company top Wall Street expectations.

Chipotle CEO allegedly suggested targeting customers earning over $100,000 per year in leaked audio, sparking controversy over potential price hikes.

Wisconsin officials say a Burger King franchise operator committed more than 1,600 child labor and wage violations and faces over $1 million in payments.

McDonald's partners with Paramount Caviar to offer limited-edition McNugget caviar kits featuring Baerii Sturgeon caviar and $25 Arch Cards beginning Feb. 10.

Steak 'n Shake pledges $1,000 matching contributions to "Trump Accounts" for employees' children born between 2025 and 2028, joining corporate support initiative.

FAT Brands files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection with $1.3 billion debt, affecting Fatburger, Johnny Rockets, Twin Peaks and 16 other restaurant chains.

McDonald's brings back beloved Changeables Happy Meal toys after decades, featuring 16 transforming robots and dinosaurs for nostalgic fans everywhere.

Dairy Queen to launch four new drinks in February with DQ Sparklers and DQ Coolers featuring lemonade and pineapple lemonade with Tajin flavors.