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Wendy’s is hiring a “chief tasting officer” to eat its food and it pays $100,000
53+ min ago (334+ words) Wendy's is offering fans the chance to get paid to eat its food with a new role called Chief Tasting Officer. The fast food chain posted the listing online, describing the position as a remote role with a $100,000 salary and…...
Burger King president confirms another big menu upgrade after Whopper revamp
1+ hour, 33+ min ago (320+ words) Fresh off upgrading the Whopper, Burger King has its sights set on improving another of its longstanding menu items: chicken nuggets. In late February, Burger King announced that it was making changes to the Whopper for the first time in…...
Professor explains the frustrating science behind why paper straws ruin soda
21+ hour, 7+ min ago (408+ words) Plastic straw fans are feeling vindicated after math professor and influencer Hannah Fry explained the science behind why it's so frustrating to drink soda from paper straws. Paper straws have become popular as an eco-friendly alternative to plastic straws over…...
Oreo Puffs unveils special mini fridge that dispenses milk straight into your cereal
23+ hour, 29+ min ago (426+ words) Oreo Puffs has revealed a quirky new gadget for cereal fans: a mini fridge designed specifically to dispense perfectly chilled milk straight into a bowl of cereal. The limited-edition device was created by Post Consumer Brands to celebrate two back-to-back…...
McDonald’s launching Crocs keychain toys in new basketball Happy Meal
1+ day, 17+ min ago (242+ words) McDonald's is launching a new set of basketball-themed Happy Meal toys in partnership with Crocs, tying into the return of the McDonald's All American Games. The limited-time promotion begins March 10 and includes miniature Crocs keychain toys inspired by the footwear…...
Viral TikTok chef Mr. Tendernism says he was fired as GoFundMe tops $59k
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (380+ words) The viral pitmaster known online as Mr. Tendernism says he has officially parted ways with Destination Smokehouse following weeks of speculation from fans. Walter Johnson confirmed the news in a video shared to his TikTok account, revealing that he is…...
McDonald’s CEO taste test sparks fast food “burger battle” as rivals respond with parody videos
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (457+ words) McDonald's launch of its new Big Arch burger has sparked a wave of responses from rival fast food chains after a taste test video from the company's CEO went viral online. The clip features McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski holding the…...
McDonald’s responds after CEO’s Big Arch taste test goes viral
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (289+ words) McDonald's has issued a response after CEO Chris Kempczinski went viral for a promotional taste test of the chain's new Big Arch burger. The moment came just days before the Big Arch officially launched in the United States on March…...
Bar gives away free beer after government rules 25-cent pint deal is “irresponsible”
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (401+ words) A historic UK pub has started handing out free beer after local officials shut down its planned 25-cent pint promotion for being "irresponsible." Whitelock's Ale House, one of the oldest pubs in Leeds, originally launched the deal to celebrate the…...
TikTok star Keith Lee invests in restaurant after years of viral food reviews
2+ day, 9+ min ago (469+ words) Keith Lee has invested in a restaurant for the first time, joining Brooklyn Dumpling Shop as a stakeholder in a multi-year partnership. The viral food critic has built an audience of more than 20 million followers across platforms and was announced…...