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Burger King UK Gets Pushback for ‘Women Belong in the Kitchen' Post
Companies and organizations around the world have been making supportive statements to celebrate International Women’s Day, but one tweet from Burger King U.K. is raising eyebrows.
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Take a Look at Burger King's New ‘Touchless' Restaurant Designs With Solar Panels and Outdoor Seating
Burger King on Thursday revealed two new restaurant designs that offer a totally “touchless” experience, along with solar panels, conveyor belts that deliver orders to customers and outdoor seating.
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Burger King Debuts ‘Social-Distancing Crowns' as Restaurants Test Creative Redesigns
Restaurants across the globe are beginning to reopen, but since coronavirus cases are still being confirmed daily, many eateries are using unique concepts to encourage social distancing among customers and employees.
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From Payment Relief to Blood Drives, Big Brands Pivot to Match Message of the Moment
From payment relief to blood drives, big brands are switching out their high-energy promotions for more muted social messaging that aims to bring thoughtful pause to Americans — while reminding them of their favorite products, according to NBC News.
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Burger King's Moldy Whopper Ad Highlights ‘Beauty of No Artificial Preservatives'
Burger King announced Wednesday it is removing artificial colors, flavors and preservatives from its signature Whopper sandwich in the United States. The Restaurant Brands International chain plans to highlight the change with a global advertising campaign that shows a photo of a moldy Whopper, supposedly 28 days old, with text that reads “the beauty of no artificial preservatives.” The campaign comes...
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Restaurant Employee Shot by Man Who Was Refused Service
Customers are shocked after an employee trying to calm down an angry man was shot at a Dolton Burger King on Wednesday night. According to Dolton village trustee Andrew Holmes, a man walked up to the drive-thru window at the Burger King location at approximately 11:15 p.m. and was refused service. “The individual kept banging on the window, and went…
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Employee Shot at Suburban Burger King
NBC 5’s Michelle Relerford has the story of an employee at a suburban Burger King who was shot after he refused service to a man in the restaurant’s drive thru.
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Man Sues Miami-Based Burger King Over Claims Impossible Whopper Cooked on Same Grill as Meat Products
Phillip Williams, who is a vegan, says he suffered monetary damage in the amount he paid for the sandwich and claims he wouldn’t have made the purchase has he known the cooking method.
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Giordano's Now Offering The Impossible Pizza, Featuring Plant-Based Sausage
Giordano’s is adding a new topping to its menu – plant-based sausage.
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The Rundown: Supt. Johnson, Giordano's, CTA Board Game
The top headlines you need to know as you start your day on Nov. 5, 2019.
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‘SNL' Shifts to Health Care and 2020 Dems With Elizabeth Warren Cold Open
In this week’s “Saturday Night Live” Cold Open, the show took a break from the impeachment inquiry to focus on the 2020 Democratic presidential candidates in a parody of an Iowa event attended by more than a dozen candidates this week. In an unexpected twist, the “SNL” version of the Iowa Liberty and Justice Celebration — the state Democratic Party’s...
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Is Fake Meat Better for You?
So-called fake meat, or alternative meat products, is rising in popularity as consumers look to eat a more sustainable diet. But are the plant-based burgers really better for the environment? And how do they compare to meat in terms of calories and health benefits? There is no industry-wide term for these products. Traditional meat companies argue that the word “meat”...
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'SNL': Impeachment Inquiry Takes Center Stage in Season 45 Premiere
In the premiere of “Saturday Night Live” Season 45, actor Alec Baldwin reprised the role of President Donald Trump, who is overwhelmed by an impeachment inquiry sparked by a whistleblower complaint. The season’s first episode is filled with references to the ongoing developments around a call between Trump and the Ukrainian president. Woody Harrelson hosted and Billie Eilish was the...
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McDonald's Takes a Nibble of the Plant-Based Burger
McDonald’s said Thursday that will sell the PLT, or the plant, lettuce and tomato burger for 12 weeks in 28 restaurants in Southwestern Ontario by the end of the month.
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Impossible Whopper Goes Nationwide at Burger King Next Week
Burger King will begin selling the plant-based Impossible Whopper nationwide next week after a successful test run in seven markets.
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Impossible Foods, Others, Use Partners to Expand
After months of shortages, Impossible Foods is partnering with a veteran food production company to ramp up supplies of its popular plant-based burgers. The Redwood City, Calif.-based startup is partnering with OSI Group, an original supplier to McDonald’s and one of the world’s largest food producers. OSI, based in Aurora, Ill., will immediately begin production of the Impossible Burger at...
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1 in 4 Delivery Drivers Admit to Tasting Your Food Before Delivering It, Survey Finds
Food delivery apps are becoming increasingly popular, even in suburban areas of the U.S. But is convenience worth it if delivery drivers are sampling diners’ dinners? A recent survey conducted by restaurant food supplier US Foods examined consumer and delivery worker “habits and pain points” when it comes to both ordering and delivering meals. The data revealed some unique insight...
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Fla. Burger King Manager Told to ‘Go Back to Mexico' After Speaking Spanish
A video making the rounds on social media shows two patrons at a Florida Burger King tell the manager of the restaurant to “go back to Mexico” because he was speaking Spanish.
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Man Flashes Gun at Evanston Burger King After Being Denied Entry to Women's Restroom: Police
A Chicagoan is charged with flashing a handgun after being denied entry into a woman’s restroom at Burger King in north suburban Evanston.
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Not to Be Outdone, Tyson Enters Plant-Based Meat Market
The fast-growing market for meat alternatives has a surprising new player: Tyson Foods. Tyson, one of the world’s largest meat producers, will begin selling nuggets made from pea protein at grocery stores this summer. A blended burger made from beef and pea protein will follow this fall. Both will be sold under a new brand, Raised and Rooted, which will...