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Little Caesars unveils new 4-Quarter Calzony just in time for NFL season to begin
Read full article: Little Caesars unveils new 4-Quarter Calzony just in time for NFL season to beginWhat’s better than a calzone? That would be the 4-Quarter Calzony, the combination of a pizza and calzone made famous by Little Caesars.
Burger King is adding the Royal Crispy Wrap to its menu, a twist on a McDonald’s favorite
Read full article: Burger King is adding the Royal Crispy Wrap to its menu, a twist on a McDonald’s favoriteThe day that McDonald’s discontinued making their heavenly and iconic Snack Wraps is a day I’ll never forget.
‘Taco Bell Defy’ is the latest drive-thru-only concept by fast food chain
Read full article: ‘Taco Bell Defy’ is the latest drive-thru-only concept by fast food chainThroughout the COVID-19 pandemic, more people turned to drive-thru, mobile and curbside ordering as a way to maintain social distancing.
Someone created a website that tracks broken ice cream machines at McDonald’s, and it’s genius
Read full article: Someone created a website that tracks broken ice cream machines at McDonald’s, and it’s geniusBut alas, while you may have gotten your Big Mac or McChicken, the ice cream machine is yet again broken, and your McFlurry dreams have been crushed. Not only are you upset, but so are the kids in the back seat who just wanted an ice cream cone. If only there was some way you could have known the ice cream machine was down, so you could have gone to a different McDonald’s with a working machine. A version of this scenario inspired 24-year-old software engineer Rashiq Zahid to created McBroken, a new website that tracks whether the ice cream machine at every McDonald’s is working or not. Only a true @McDonalds fan would go to these lengths to help customers get our delicious ice cream!
That burger wrapper or takeout salad bowl may contain a serving of toxic chemicals
Read full article: That burger wrapper or takeout salad bowl may contain a serving of toxic chemicalsWhen you’re grabbing a quick burger or takeout salad, you’re probably focused more on the food than the packaging. Non-profit organization Toxic-Free Future tested for the presence of fluorine, which indicates the packaging was likely treated with PFAS. “PFAS, per and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are used to make food packaging grease and water resistant,” said Consumer Reports Health Editor Kevin Loria. If you’re a fan of food chains known for serving healthful grain and salad bowls, the the findings may be even more concerning. Cava said it will eliminate PFAS in food packaging by mid-2021.
Fast food makeover: Whos offering healthier choices?
Read full article: Fast food makeover: Whos offering healthier choices?SAN ANTONIO As we grab more takeout and fast food, Consumer Reports evaluated the menus at 17 popular chains to find which ones offer nutritious choices. A growing number of chains are offering customized grain bowls, locally grown produce and vegetarian entrees. And, two-thirds of Americans surveyed said its easier than ever to eat healthy at restaurants. We rated a restaurants overall healthfulness on many criteria, said Amy Keating, CR nutritionist. The four at the top of their ratings, CoreLife Eatery, Sweetgreen, Chopt and True Food Kitchen do not have a presence in San Antonio, although Sweetgreen and True Food Kitchen do have Texas locations.
The Shamrock Shake is back. Here’s why you can’t get it year-round
Read full article: The Shamrock Shake is back. Here’s why you can’t get it year-round(CNN) -- The Shamrock Shake is back again. In addition to the traditional green vanilla shake, McDonald's is selling a version made with Oreo cookies. Temporary offerings like the Shamrock Shake help McDonald's create buzz and bring in nostalgic customers. Ideally for the company, people will associate fall with Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice Lattes, or early spring with a Shamrock Shake. Plus, while people get excited for Pumpkin Spice or Shamrock Shake season, they may not actually want the indulgent items all year round.