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Popeyes isn’t the only fast-food giant causing a swirl of controversy these days, as a vegan man in Atlanta is now suing Burger King for cross-contamination of its wildly popular Impossible Whopper. The plaintiff, Phillip Williams, claims the plant-based burger is cooked on the same grills as Burger King’s meat-based offerings and the suit states…

An older, racist White man is no doubt recovering from a vicious beatdown that he suffered at the hands of a group of young Black males at a Popeyes restaurant. It is hard to determine what set the man off, or why he felt compelled to hurl racial slurs at several men and women who…

Popeyes caused a stir on social media after the company released its new fried chicken sandwich last week. The release caused a debate centered around which fast-food chain has the best chicken sandwich. However, the social media battles between the fast-food chains have centered around Black slang. For instance, in the midst of the…

An argument over a break led to a Taco Bell supervisor choking a pregnant worker. According to KPTV, the incident took place at a restaurant located near Portland International Airport. Linda Joyce Wilkerson, 48, harassed the victim on multiple occasions. But on June 3, 2018, the victim asked Wilkerson if they could meet to discuss the rude…

Rolling out spent the day at McDonald’s headquarters as they debuted their latest McCafé item, Donut Sticks. McDonald’s invited us into the kitchen to learn more about what goes on behind the scenes. McCafé Donut Sticks will be available nationwide beginning Feb. 20, 2019.

Wu-Tang Clan’s GZA and Ghostface Killlah stopped in Detroit on Wednesday, Sept. 12 to raise the consciousness of Motor City meat lovers and White Castle fans during the launch of the Impossible Slider. The innovative, plant-based addition to White Castle’s slider line-up is changing the fast-food game. White Castle partner, Impossible Foods enlisted the rap…

White Castle and Impossible Foods celebrated the nationwide launch of the Impossible Slider, on Wednesday, Sept. 12, at the Only On Earth party in Detroit. Guests at the free event enjoyed unlimited plant-based sliders and complimentary beverages along with performances by DJ House Shoes, Dej Loaf and Royce Da 5’9. Wu-Tang Clan’s Ghostface Killah and GZA also…

Three women were attacked by a fast food worker who burned them with hot grease. The incident occurred at a Checkers located in Southwest Philadelphia shortly after 3 a.m. on Sept. 9. According to reports by WPVI, the female customers were upset by a wrong order of food they received at the drive-thru. At some…

McDonald’s recently launched a new line of premium mix-and-match sandwiches it calls its Signature Crafted Recipes. The new menu offers three topping choices: Pico Guacamole (avocado, pico de gallo and buttermilk ranch sauce); Maple Bacon Dijon (grilled onions, thick-cut bacon and Dijon sauce); and Sweet BBQ Bacon (barbecue sauce, bacon and crispy onions). All three…

Working at a fast-food drive-thru window turned violent for one worker. A dispute with a customer led to her being yanked out of the drive-thru window by her hair.

Flipping burgers and working the cash register is how many Americans make their living. However, this does not mean they make a living wage. On April 15, 2015, in over 200 cities across the United States, workers will walk out in protest over low wages at McDonald’s. The move was announced by the country’s largest…

A woman in Grand Rapids, Michigan, became belligerent after a fast-food restaurant left bacon off her burger. According to reports by MLive, Shaneka Torres, 30, went to McDonald’s to get a bacon burger. However, the bacon was missing and Torres requested a chat with the restaurant’s manager. After a discussion with the manager, Torres was…

Our world moves so fast these days that it’s practically impossible to have sit-down meals at home on a regular basis. Everyone in the house has their own busy schedule and an unending list of hobbies and duties that vie for their attention every day. So with the constant speed that we move at on…

Justin Jarrard Oliver could be the guy who killed chivalry. According to a report by the Palm Beach Post, the ordeal started after Oliver was given a ride by a woman and her boyfriend. They all decided to get McDonald’s for breakfast and Oliver agreed to pay for the meals. However, Oliver wanted a favor…

First the fast food giant Mickey D’s took a healthy stance with its infamous Happy Meal by reducing the amount of fries and adding apple slices to the kids meal; now McDonald’s has announced that they are swapping out toys for books in their famous Happy Meals. Beginning Nov. 1, McDonald’s will distribute four nutrition–themed original books…

Burger King is changing up their fries again in attempt to top those tasty McDonald’s fries. The new “Satisfries” french fries are claiming to be 30 percent less fat and 20 percent fewer calories than their current fries and supposedly 40 percent less fat and 30 percent fewer calories than McDonald’s number one selling fries.…

As if eating fast food wasn’t already considered bad for your health, think again. Not only should you be worried about nutritional value,you should also take into consideration those who are handling the foods and what they are doing to your food before you consume it. A very disturbing photo of a Wendy’s employee eating…

Subway is supposed to be the healthy alternative to the regular fast food burger and fries. However, new research is proving that many people consume just as much sugar, carbs, sodium and overall calories per meal at Subway as they do at its competitor, McDonald’s. A group of UCLA scientists sent a crew of close…

Fast food has a bad reputation, but with everyone so busy, there seems to be no way around it. If you must dine quickly, it is always wise to make good choices when ordering at your favorite fast food restaurant. Options such as everyone ordering from the kids menu could not only save money but…

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