After months of testing and teasing dozens of modifications to its original burger, McDonald’s is now revealing one massive change that customers will notice — the size. In a Tuesday call with analysts, McDonald’s Chief Financial Officer Ian Borden announced that the chain will be testing a larger burger this year in select markets. “As … Read more
McDonald’s is renowned for its offering of burgers and fries with the best-selling item being the signature Big Mac. But the fast-food chain has a reputation for its deliciously sweet desserts too, most famously the classic McFlurry and steaming hot Apple Pie. The bulk menu of sweet treats includes muffins, cookies, and doughnuts, but it’s … Read more
Laura Reyes was in the middle of her shift as a cook at Burger King in San Jose, when she started feeling a sharp pain in her abdomen and lower back. As the day went on, Reyes started bleeding, and the pain became so severe that she felt like she might die. She had asked … Read more
A viral social media video about a $25 McDonald’s “deal” recently sparked an online debate about California’s minimum wage increase. A TikTok user who posts videos under the username @shannon_montipaya shared the video on Mar. 27. She was in the drive-thru of a Southern California McDonald’s location when she saw a sign for a 40-piece Chicken McNugget meal deal, … Read more
A McDonald’s franchisee who owns 18 outposts in California is considering reducing store hours, hiking menu prices and delaying renovations to offset the impact of the state’s $20 hourly minimum wage for fast-food workers. Scott Rodrick said he’s had to rethink his business strategy in the wake of the new law, which went into effect … Read more
The beloved fast-food giant McDonald’s typically refreshes its menu approximately every six weeks. This time, it’s the Easter specials that are getting the boot to make room for seven exciting new offerings. Items on the chopping block include the fan-favourite Creme Egg McFlurry, the unique Hot Cross Bun Pie, and the McCrispy Deluxe burger. But … Read more
TENNIS star Hubert Hurkacz received his prize money for winning the Estoril Open in a peculiar way. The Pole defeated Spaniard Pedro Martinez 6-3, 6-4 to claim his first clay-court victory in Portugal. 6 Hubert Hurkacz won the Estoril Open on SundayCredit: Getty 6 But his prize money was awarded in a strange wayCredit: https://twitter.com/josemorgado … Read more
Fast-food workers California law raising their minimum wage from $16 to $20 an hour took effect April 1. Oakland The Oakland Athletics announced they will play their next three seasons in Sacramento on their way to Las Vegas, bookending 56 years of Major League Baseball in the East Bay. Evan … Read more
Last year, Tung was asked to create a menu for the launch party of the inaugural Michelin Guide Vietnam (in which his restaurant is listed), and his bite-sized pho was the dish that generated the biggest buzz among attendees, most of whom were Vietnamese. The dining area is on the first floor of his Tardis-like … Read more
SEO entrepreneur Joe Davies is sharing nuggets of wisdom about how to become a millionaire — now that he’s lovin’ his career path. After years of working dead-end jobs, including at McDonald’s, Davies longed to make a name for himself — an aspiration he shared with his childhood friend, Joe Taylor. “I didn’t go to university … Read more
