March 2, 2026 Steak 'n Shake sparks online debate with 21-cent bitcoin bonus for workers: 'This is the way' Fast-food employees at Steak 'n Shake will earn bitcoin bonuses of 21 cents per hour starting March 1, plus $1,000 Trump Account contributions for workers.
February 23, 2026 Subway scraps its free sandwich perk just months after relaunch, sparks customer revolt: 'Cheapskates' Two months after relaunching its Sub Club, Subway is eliminating the free fourth footlong offer starting April 1. Franchisees pushed for the program revision.
February 21, 2026 Boneless wings are still wings, judge rules, and chefs take a bite of the battle Are "boneless wings" really wings or just fancy chicken nuggets? A court ruling sparks fresh debate among chefs about popular menu item terminology.
February 13, 2026 McDonald's McNugget Caviar sells out in minutes as content creator calls combo 'ridiculous, but it works' McDonald's McNugget Caviar kits sold out instantly after launching on Feb. 10, crashing the website and sparking viral social media buzz. A content creator shares her take.
February 13, 2026 Content creator throws wild birthday bash pairing McDonald's with caviar McDonald's McNugget Caviar kit has a "balanced" taste with salty, crispy and creamy flavors, according to content creator Samiya Jakubowicz, who tested the combination.
February 4, 2026 Cracker Barrel employees told to pay for their own alcohol, eat at company restaurants on the road As Cracker Barrel struggles with falling sales and customer complaints, the Tennessee-based chain tightens employee travel policies, including alcohol expense restrictions.
January 16, 2026 Taco Bell rolls out new 'luxe' $3 value menu as fans debate the tradeoffs Taco Bell's new value menu gets mixed reviews from fans. While some praise the $1.99 churros, others mourn the loss of beloved items like the Loaded Nachos.
January 14, 2026 RFK Jr comments on Trump's 'unhinged eating habits,' jokes he doesn't know how Trump is alive Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed on Tuesday that President Donald Trump has the "most unhinged eating habits" of anyone at the White House.
January 13, 2026 Fast-food restaurants using new technology to reshape how customers place orders Fast-food giants including McDonald's and Papa Johns race to implement AI-powered ordering systems to reduce errors and speed up customer service.
January 12, 2026 Customer threatens to kill fast-food workers during heated dispute: 'She wanted her money back' Fast-food workers in Missouri received death threats from an angry customer during a refund dispute, according to a Facebook post, with one employee being just 16 years old.