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I asked 3 chefs where you get the best fast food burger and they all agreed
Steffan Rhys Deputy Content Hub Director 13:30, 16 Sep 2025 When it comes to burgers, we've never had more choice. From fast food staples like McDonald's and Burger King to the on-trend smash burgers, burger van pop-ups and restaurants devoted to...

Worst Fast Food Items in America Revealed
New study has revealed the worst rated fast food items according to reviewers. Restaurant Furniture Plus conducted an analysis of Google Reviews to identify the lowest-rated menu items among the 16 most popular fast-food chains in the United...

Restaurant chain ‘hip in the 90s’ closes store doors after sudden bankruptcy
A RESTAURANT chain that filed for bankruptcy in March has suddenly closed the doors on a location that was initially meant to remain open. Bar Louie, the Texas-based chain, shut its restaurant in West Des Moines, Iowa, over the weekend, after...

7-Eleven Launches Nationwide Hunt for Innovative Snacks, Beverages
7-Eleven is seeking new products through its Brands with Heart showcase. 7-Eleven is on the hunt for emerging brands that will have the opportunity to showcase their products at 7-Eleven, Speedway, and Stripes stores across the U.S. Applications...

The impact of artificial intelligence on the food industry
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into the food industry is revolutionizing the way food is produced, processed, distributed, and consumed. AI-driven solutions offer unprecedented opportunities for improving efficiency, ensuring...

First Watch, an American restaurant chain, to open location in Bowling Green
Source: Courtesy of Hunter Carpenter (First Watch Team). BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – American restaurant chain First Watch is opening a future location in Bowling Green. A member of the chain’s public relations team confirmed the announcement Tuesday,...

Fast food dumped in Skibbereen field
THIS disgusting mound of food waste was dumped in a field near a school and a scenic walk on the outskirts of Skibbereen. Photographs of the offensive pile of rotting chips and fast food scraps were shared on the Skibbereen Noticeboard Facebook...

Florida-based restaurant chain to open first LI location
A Florida-based Mexican restaurant chain has announced plans to open its first Long Island location. Rocco’s Tacos & Tequila Bar plans to open a 5,500-square-foot restaurant at Walt Whitman Shops this winter, according to a company statement. The...

Unlikely chain stealing diners from McDonald’s and the $3 favorite putting fast food to shame
CONVENIENCE stores are drawing customers away from major fast food chains like McDonalds with lower priced items. With morning traffic at fast-food chain restaurants falling over the last three years, convenience stores are making sire their...

Average Cost of Fast Food in the Capital Region is Not Worth It
Remember when fast food used to be fast? Remember when it also used to be good? I remember going to places like Burger King, Taco Bell, and Pizza Hut as a kid and it was like being in a fun cool environment. It was affordable and it actually...

Morning meal shift: Convenience stores gain breakfast fans over fast-food chains
Convenience stores like Buc-ee's and WaWa are offering better food options, coffee, and value. Now, fast-food chains like McDonald's and Wendy's are seeing their breakfast traffic and sales slowdown. Consumers under pressure from inflation and...

Digital technology transforms Vietnam’s food industry
TH has become a pioneer in providing data on NDA Trace, a product traceability solution developed by Vietnamese experts under the National Data Association (NDA). With this technology, each product batch is assigned a unique QR code, ensuring...

Customers Say These 10 Fast Food Chains Have Seriously Dipped In Quality In 2025
The fast food industry has been undergoing major shakeups since the 2020 pandemic, and many of these businesses have struggled to adjust. Now with tariffs and other factors causing more economic uncertainty, the climate hasn't gotten any easier to...

Non-Alc Beverages Decelerate; Energy Drinks Remain ‘Strong’
Non-Alc Beverages Decelerate; Energy Drinks Remain ‘Strong’ Bev-Alc Sales Dip As Spirits and Wine RTDs Offer Bright Spots Wandering Bear Launches Protein Cold Brew As Whole Foods Exclusive SPONSORED POST Rethinking Functional Beverages: Mainstream...

Taco Bell hiring staff in Cork as US fast food giant expands to Ireland
Taco Bell has started a recruitment drive for a new restaurant in Cork following the opening of the chain's first Irish outlet today. The US fast food giant announced a partnership with Applegreen earlier this year, bringing the company's...

Wardwizard Foods and Beverages Ltd expands International Footprint with New Exports to Bahrain and Germany
Wardwizard Foods and Beverages Limited, a leading food manufacturer specializing in authentic Indian ready-to-eat meals and frozen foods, continues to strengthen its role as a global exporter. Following successful shipments to Canada, USA, and...

I asked 3 chefs for the best fast food burger — you can get them all in Wales
When it comes to burgers, we've never had more choice. From fast food staples like McDonald's and Burger King to the on-trend smash burgers, burger van pop-ups and restaurants devoted to gourmet burgers featuring toppings like peanut butter and...

I asked 3 chefs for their favourite UK fast food burger and they agreed
Steffan Rhys Deputy Content Hub Director 13:36, 16 Sep 2025 When it comes to burgers, choice has never been more abundant. From high street favourites like McDonald's and Burger King to trendy smash burgers, pop-up burger vans and establishments...

Family-friendly American restaurant chain Chuck E. Cheese heading to the UK
A beloved American restaurant chain known for its pizza parties, arcade games and musical shows is set to make its debut in the UK. It will mark the global family entertainment brand's first location in Europe. In partnership with a dedicated...

Legendary American fast-food chain with 600 sites that’s perfect for families confirms UK launch
A LEGENDARY American fast-food chain with 600 sites has confirmed it will open in the UK. Family entertainment and dining centre Chuck-E-Cheese is plotting a huge expansion into Europe, and its first branch will be in the UK. 1 Chuck E Cheese will...