Pizza Hut Slides In A New Item
Pizza Hut has deemed themselves to be the inventor of a new type of food. It’s not quite a bagel bite, and not a personal pan pizza. Somewhere in between, Pizza Hut declares that “circles …
View ArticleMcDonald’s Goes For The Post-Midnight Crowd
In a recent episode of Louie, Louis C.K. and a passerby are thoroughly confused by a street sign, stating “Parking Permitted After Midnight”. Is it after midnight? It’s always after midnight....
View ArticleYoungest Female Billionaire in America? Owns In-N-Out
Bloomberg has deduced who the youngest female billionaire in America is. No, she’s not the female Mark Zuckerberg, but they share the same demographic. Lynsi Torres, president and owner of In-N-Out...
View ArticleCarl’s Jr. & Hardees Charbroiled Fish Sandwich Makes Waves During Lent
Carl’s Jr. and Hardees, effectively the same company on different coasts, have decided to make waves (pun intended) on the fast food front, by offering the first charbroiled fish sandwich in a major...
View ArticleFrance’s Take On: Domino’s
Domino’s in France has gained a bit of attention for their unique Sweet Chevre Pizza (more on that later), but how far off from the real thing can they really be? Pizza comes from Italy, …
View ArticleJapan’s Take On: KFC
Japan has a very special relationship with KFC. We’ve already covered their obsession with the chain when it comes to Christmas. We could go into the legend of the “Curse of the Colonel” placed …
View ArticleCostCo Will Take The Pepsi Challenge
There’s something to be said about CostCo’s hot dog and Coke combo. Priced at $1.50, often times not requiring an actual membership, it’s a good combo for the budget-conscious. For many, it’s the same...
View ArticleAustralia’s Take On: McDonald’s
We’ve taken a look at how Japan handles McDonald’s in two different articles. For Japan, it’s an interesting look; the language is different (but with enough embracement of English that you can...
View ArticleRed Robin Going For A Bison Burger?
Red Robin: The secret identity of Tim Drake, Batman’s former protege has gone from being the Boy Wonder to the Dark Knight, and has struck out on his own, flying high as the leader of …
View ArticleTomorrow Brings A Cool Ranch Breeze To Taco Bell
It’s been long-awaited, long-suspected, and long-desired. It makes too much sense. A sequel to the best-selling Taco Bell product of all time? Of course, it’d happen, but the question is… when?...
View ArticleSteak ‘N Shake Shaking Up Midnight Menus
Late-night menus are having something of a resurgence in the restaurant world. McDonald’s has played around in the world, while Jack In The Box has fully embraced it. Steak ‘N Shake, a major chain known …
View ArticleMcDonald’s Giveth, McDonald’s Taketh Away
Enjoying your seasonal Shamrock Shake and some of the newly-widespread Fish McBites (or even the still-in-testing Chicken Wings?). With some new succesful treats, it naturally falls to the Golden...
View Article$5 Footlong Not Measuring Up? How about a $3 Six-Incher?
Subway has had a massive hit on their hands in recent years with their $5 Footlong deal, offering a foot long sub of a special variety every month (and February becomes Februany, where you can …
View ArticleDenny’s Doubles Down On Bacon
Bacon is a wondrous dish. One of the highlights of the modern culinary world, things go over the top with a regular sandwich at Wendy’s called The Baconator, you can spread bacon mayonnaise on your …
View ArticleArby’s Introduces Snack ‘N Save Menu
It’s a tough economy out there, and companies are trying to make a buck wherever they can while consumers are trying to find cheap meals to fit in their hectic schedules. Arby’s is looking at …
View ArticleBurger King Rotates In A Dozen+ Different Dishes
Burger King has decided to do a bit of spring cleaning… out of your wallets, with over a dozen new menu items at their restaurants. They’re looking to be a little healthier in some …
View ArticleCracker Barrel Starts Spring Menu
It must be springtime. Pollen’s in the air, the planet’s vaguely warming up in appropriate locations, and the star of Groundhog’s Day saw his shadow (or not; at this point it doesn’t matter). These are …
View ArticleSouth Korea’s Take On: Taco Bell
Americans might think Taco Bell is taking chances, with dishes such as Doritos Locos Tacos (and it’s recent variant, Cool Ranch Doritos Locos Tacos) being as absurd as flavor can get, and their...
View ArticleDunkin’ Donuts Combines Two Great Things For Breakfast
It’s a test item in Eastern Massachusetts, if we can start this article off by tempering your expectations. It’s not nationwide, but it should be. It’s the evolution of the Luther Burger, it’s...
View ArticleKFC Goes Boneless On Monday
It might be “finger-licking good”, but not everyone likes it “bone-picking clean”. Younger audiences are more attuned to bone-free chicken, in the form of tenders, nuggets, popcorn, and more, and KFC...
View ArticleChili’s Rolling Out Pizzas, Flatbreads, Mexican
You may know them more for their Big Mouth Burgers and their “can’t get it out of your head” Baby Back Ribs commercials, but Chili’s has begun tackling three new territories this spring, as a …
View ArticleNew Starbucks Menu Includes Rice, Salads, Ginger Ale?
It’s time for spring cleaning, and Starbucks has decided that the shift in the weather makes it a great time to try out a bunch of new dishes. Huffington Post reports that they’re launching about …
View ArticleMcDonald’s Offering French Fry Holder Starting Today
At least in Japan, offering another item in the island nation that we sorely need in America. We’re not asking for a free hamburger if we don’t get our meal in 60 seconds, but …
View ArticleHalf-Off Frappuccinos and Shakes at Starbucks and Sonic
With the arrival of summer, it’s naturally time for restaurants and stores to start focusing on promotions that get their drinks out the door that keep you a bit chilled. Nevermind the fact that it’s …
View ArticleSteak ‘n Shake Goes 7×4 Instead Of 7×7
Steak ‘n Shake has gone a little overboard in recent months when it comes to late night burger options, given their infamous 7×7 Steakburger (featuring seven patties of meat and seven slices of...
View ArticleT.G.I. Friday’s Going For Small Plates
The allure of the small plate is simple; having “small plate” dishes on your menu allow customers to buy a bunch of them and share with their cohorts. The cost is low for the individual, …
View ArticleMcDonalds To Double Up On Quarter Pounders
Jules: Well, if you like burgers give ‘em a try sometime. I can’t usually get ‘em myself because my girlfriend’s a vegetarian which pretty much makes me a vegetarian. But I do love the taste …
View ArticleA Twist On Taco Shells
Taco Bell has stumbled backwards into an amazing business, with the Doritos Locos Taco (and its newly-bred Cool Ranch variation, alongside another upcoming, flamed-fueld flavor) being both a boon to...
View ArticleMongolian Chicken? KFC Opens First Western Restaurant In Mongolia
Ulan Bator is Mongolia’s capital and largest city. It features about 45% of the population of the country. It is landlocked by Russia and China. It has also been the home to a mining boom …
View ArticleDo You Like Your Hamburgers Blackened… Or Whitened?
When you order a hamburger at a restaurant, there’s a few standards levels of “done”. Rare, medium, well-done, anything in between, really. “Blackened” is looked down upon as it turns most hamburger...
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