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McDonald's Already Getting Sued Over E. Coli Cases

At least 2 complaints have been filed this week, by customers in Colorado and Nebraska

(Newser) - At least two people have already filed suit against McDonald's following a deadly E. coli outbreak in multiple states tied to the fast-food chain's Quarter Pounder burgers. What's to know:
  • Lawsuit No. 1: In a complaint filed Wednesday in Illinois, where McDonald's is headquartered, Colorado man
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Onions Are Off the Menu at Other Chains Following McD's Outbreak

Burger King, Taco Bell, and others pull onions from some locations

(Newser) - The McDonald's E. coli outbreak is officially impacting other fast-food chains. McDonald's on Thursday identified the supplier of the onions that are suspected of sickening at least 49 people and killing one, and meanwhile, Burger King, KFC, Taco Bell, and Pizza Hut are all pulling onions from their...

You Want Fries and a Halloween Costume With That?

'McDonald's costume' searches spiked by 412% after Trump's visit to the fast-food chain

(Newser) - Former President Trump's brief stint in a McDonald's apron served up French fries, a Yelp brouhaha , and, apparently, Halloween costume ideas. As Quartz reports, immediately after Trump dropped in at the Mickey D's in Feasterville-Trevose, Pennsylvania, searches for "McDonald's costume" spiked like your blood sugar...

The Reviews Are in for Trump's McDonald's Shift

'Too salty': Yelp page temporarily disabled amid slew of one-star ratings

(Newser) - The owner of the Pennsylvania McDonald's franchise where former President Trump worked for a short time Sunday might be regretting his decision to open his doors to the Republican presidential nominee. The franchise's Yelp page has been flooded with one-star reviews, accusing the owner of hosting "a...

One Dead, Dozens Sick in Outbreak Linked to McDonald's Burgers

Quarter Pounders pulled from sale in some states as CDC investigates E. coli outbreak

(Newser) - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it's carrying out a "fast-moving outbreak investigation" linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers. In a news release Tuesday, the agency said at least 49 people have become ill in the outbreak and one person has died. "Investigators are...

To Highlight Harris 'Lie,' Trump to Work at a McDonald's

Planned move follows his claims that Harris has lied about a 1980s job there

(Newser) - While on the campaign trail, Kamala Harris has made repeated references to a summer job she once had at McDonald's in the 1980s. Donald Trump has repeatedly accused her of lying about the gig—and plans to "work the fry cooker" himself in Pennsylvania this weekend to highlight...

There's Trouble in the World of French Fries

Nation's biggest supplier shuts a plant because Americans are eating fewer of them

(Newser) - America's fast-food joints have been scrambling to bring back customers with value menus and the like, but a rebound hasn't happened fast enough for a company described by CNN as "America's french fry king." That would be Lamb Weston, the biggest supplier of fries in...

McD's Offering That Was Big Hit Overseas Reaches US

Chain will start to sell Chicken Big Mac on Thursday after popular run in the UK

(Newser) - You'll need to change the lyrics a bit for McDonald's Big Mac jingle if you order its latest sandwich addition—namely, the part about the "two all-beef patties." That's because it's a limited-time Chicken Big Mac that the fast-food chain will start selling Thursday...

Fast-Food Kiosks Didn't Usher in the Future Some Feared

With rise of mobile ordering, employees are needed for other tasks

(Newser) - It was a technological development that some saw as a harbinger of doom: the self-service kiosk at McDonald's and other fast-food chains. Some warned they would end up replacing the humans behind the counter, but as CNN reports, a funny thing happened: In some cases, they've created more...

Wendy's Pokes Fun of Mickey D's With $1 Frosty Deal

Former chain is capitalizing on McDonald's seemingly broken ice cream machines nationwide

(Newser) - Since 2020 , the McBroken.com website has filled in McDonald's customers on what locations temporarily are unable to serve ice cream, due to apparently broken ice cream machines. Now, Wendy's is trying to capitalize on that, promoting its own famous frozen treat for $1 through Monday, reports...

McDonald's Makes a Big Bet on the UK

Company plans to open more than 200 new restaurants in UK, Ireland by end of decade

(Newser) - McDonald's has decided there's a lot of room for growth in the UK and Ireland. The company, which opened its first British restaurant in southeast London 50 years ago, is planning a major expansion that will add more than 200 restaurants to the existing 1,500 in the...

McDonald's Goes Retro With Its Latest Promotion

Fast-food giant to offer collectible cups with nostalgia brands in limited-time Collector's Meal

(Newser) - For those big kids who might miss getting Happy Meals, McDonald's is building in an excuse as of next week that it hopes taps into a sense of nostalgia. Quartz reports that, for a limited time starting Tuesday, customers can purchase a special "Collector's Meal"—either...

Here's the $5 Summer Deal
McDonald's $5 Meal Deal
Is 'Resonating'
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Jul 23, 2024 9:40 AM CDT

McDonald's $5 Meal Deal Is 'Resonating'

Limited-time offering will be extended through August at most US locations

(Newser) - Those still hankering for a $5 Meal Deal from McDonald's won't have to cram it all in over the next week or so—the vast majority of the chain's US locations are extending the limited-time offer, reports CNN . This particular offering, which includes a McDouble cheeseburger or...

Arby's Gets Into the Meal-Deal War
Arby's Gets Into
the Meal-Deal War
Jul 9, 2024 4:00 PM CDT

Arby's Gets Into the Meal-Deal War

$9 will now get you a deluxe burger, fries, and a shake—for a while

(Newser) - It's not quite the five roast beef sandwiches for $5 deal of yore (though that one did resurrect itself briefly in June ), but inflation is real, thin-walleted Americans are sick of it, and the fast-food industry is trying very hard to capitalize on that. As Quartz reports, Arby'...

You Want College Credit With That? Try McDonald's, Walmart

Big retailers are teaming up with colleges to get their workers credit for skills learned on the job

(Newser) - The cost of a college degree is ever-more skyrocketing, and simply unattainable for some would-be students, sending them into low-paying jobs instead of the ivory tower. But some of those low-paying jobs could get them college credit, reports NPR in a look at the likes of McDonald's and Walmart,...

Bird Flu Worms in on Aussies' Breakfast Hours at McDonald's

Bird flu outbreaks have caused egg shortages

(Newser) - McDonald's stopped doing all-day breakfast in the US years ago but the situation is worse for McMuffin fans in Australia, where the chain has stopped doing all-morning breakfast. The company says it has temporarily cut back its breakfast hours Down Under because of an egg shortage caused by bird...

McDonald's Is Ending AI Drive-Thru Test

Chain is exploring 'voice ordering solutions more broadly' after end of IBM partnership

(Newser) - McDonald's says that after a "thoughtful review," it is calling time on its artificial intelligence drive-thru partnership with IBM. CNBC reports that the chain has told franchisees that the Automated Order Taker—AOT—technology will be shut down no later than July 26. The technology had been...

'David' Says It Beat 'Goliath' in 'Big Mac' Trademark Fight

Irish rival Supermac's contested McDonald's use of the label for certain items

(Newser) - The decision is about more than burger names, but when it comes to burger names, it's a big one. McDonald's on Wednesday lost a European Union trademark dispute over the Big Mac name after a top EU court sided with Irish fast-food rival Supermac's in a long-running...

McDonald's Pushes Back Against 'Viral Posts' on Prices

Company president says people have been telling whoppers about 100% Big Mac price hikes

(Newser) - The president of McDonald's USA is pushing back against what he calls "viral social posts and poorly sourced reports" about price rises. In an open letter , Joe Erlinger said reports of price rises "significantly beyond inflationary rates" have been greatly exaggerated, CNN reports.
  • "I can tell
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Burger King Does Not Let $5 McDonald's Deal Stand
Burger King Does Not Let
$5 McDonald's Deal Stand
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May 26, 2024 11:10 AM CDT

Burger King Does Not Let $5 McDonald's Deal Stand

Bargain offerings are similar as chains look to cut prices

(Newser) - A week after McDonald's announced plans for a $5 meal deal this summer, Burger King moved to go its rival one better, at least. "We are bringing back our $5 Your Way Meal," a BK spokesperson said. Without giving a starting date, Burger King said its deal...

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