Inflation is still on the menu at McDonald’s and other fast-food chains. Here’s why.

[ad_1] The harsh inflation that’s battered consumers in the pandemic’s wake may be subsiding, but that trend isn’t yet extending to fast-food chains, which have continued to hike menu prices at a faster clip than inflation overall as well as at the grocery store.   Fast-food became popular because it’s both inexpensive and quick, but … Read more

McDonald’s and Crocs are creating new shoes inspired by Hamburglar and Grimace. Cost: $75.

[ad_1] McDonalds and Crocs are partnering to create clogs, sandals, charms and socks inspired by the fast-food chain’s branding and mascots, including Grimace and Hamburglar. The shoes will cost as much as $75 a pair.  Starting mid-day Tuesday, the companies will begin selling four styles of shoes: a classic red McDonalds-inspired clog; a striped black-and-white … Read more

McDonald’s ditching McFlurry spoon for more sustainable option

[ad_1] The iconic McDonald’s McFlurry spoon, which has spurred years of questions because of its unique hollow handle, is on its way out, the fast-food chain said Tuesday.  McDonald’s will start serving up McFlurrys with the same type of spoon the chain serves with its sundaes, which are smaller and use less plastic than the … Read more

McDonald’s faces lawsuit over “scalding” coffee that left woman with “severe burns”

[ad_1] A new lawsuit may leave McDonald’s once again crying over spilled coffee.  A lawyer for Mable Childress has alleged in a complaint that “scalding” coffee from a McDonald’s drive-thru in San Francisco spilled onto Childress in June, leaving her with “severe burns and emotional distress.” According to the lawsuit, filed last Thursday in a … Read more

McDonald’s to eliminate self-serve soda machines at U.S. locations

[ad_1] Say goodbye to self-serve drink machines, McDonald’s fans.  The fast-food chain plans to get rid of self-service “beverage stations” at its U.S. locations by 2032, McDonald’s confirmed to CBS News on Tuesday. A spokesperson did not say how the change would impact international locations.  McDonald’s USA said the company is making the change so … Read more

Consumers accuse Burger King and other major restaurant chains of false advertising

[ad_1] No longer content simply to ask where the beef is, a growing number of consumer are going to court to find out and filing lawsuits claiming that restaurants are being deceptive in how they market their menu items. Burger King is the latest company in the crosshairs. In August, a federal judge in Florida … Read more

Two more McDonald’s franchisees fined for child labor violations in Louisiana and Texas

[ad_1] Separate owners of McDonald’s locations in Louisiana and Texas have been fined a combined $77,500 for letting minors work more hours than federal guidelines allow. CLB Investments has been fined $56,106 after federal investigations found that it allowed 14- and 15-year-old employees at its 12 McDonald’s locations in the New Orleans area to work … Read more

Florida girl severely burned by McDonald’s Chicken McNugget awarded $800,000 in damages

[ad_1] Broward jury awarded family $800,000 after child burned by McDonalds’ chicken nugget Broward jury awarded family $800,000 after child burned by McDonalds’ chicken nugget 00:37 A South Florida jury awarded $800,000 in damages to a little girl who was severely burned when a hot Chicken McNugget fell on her leg as her mother pulled … Read more

In this country, McDonald’s will now cater your wedding

[ad_1] Some Chicken McNugget lovers who are planning their nuptials now have a new option for the marital feast: McDonald’s Indonesia is catering weddings.  “McD’ers, let’s make the wedding moment more memorable with Wedding Mekdi package!” McDonald’s Indonesia said in an Instagram post announcing the new offering.  A McDonald’s wedding package containing 100 Chicken Burgers … Read more