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Burger King Mac 'n Cheetos are a thing

by Tony Wagner
Jun 22, 2016
The cheesy arms race has only begun.
Burger King's new Mac 'n Cheetos.
Courtesy: Burger King
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McDonald's is testing a healthier Chicken McNuggets recipe

by Marketplace Contributor
Apr 27, 2016
The fast food chain is going natural in an attempt to address consumers' demand for higher quality food.
McDonald's is trying out a new McNugget recipe in hopes of attracting customers who are turning away from highly-processed foods.
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Golden Arches going back to basics

by Annie Baxter
Apr 22, 2016
McDonald's reported first quarter earnings Friday.
McDonald's classic Big Mac is about to come in different varieties.
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A no-click app from Domino's? It's a pizza cake

by Molly Wood
Apr 7, 2016
The pizza chain now has an app that will automatically order pizza 10 seconds after you open it.
Domino's new Zero Click app will place an order for you in 10 seconds. 
Image via Domino's Pizza/YouTube
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Why fast food is cheap. Really cheap.

by Lizzie O'Leary
Mar 4, 2016
Falling commodities and an old-fashioned price war are driving down costs.
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Burger King just added hot dogs to its menu

by Kai Ryssdal
Feb 10, 2016
The "Whopper of Hot Dogs." Gross? Great?
The home of the Whopper will now be serving hot dogs as well.
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McDonald's sales beat expectations as turnaround continues

by Annie Baxter
Jan 25, 2016
All-day breakfast and other initiatives are helping McDonald's financial performance.
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Between fast food and fine dining: fast casual

by Marketplace Contributor
Jan 19, 2016
At a shopping center in Glendale, Colorado, Laquardra and Jason Staples are sitting down to lunch. The restaurant is brand new, a sleekly-designed barbecue spot called Carve Barbecue. The interior is styled with exposed wood beams, chrome metal chairs and stainless steel. “We’re just out running errands so we just stopped in for a nice […]
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What's driving fast-food meal deals?

by Annie Baxter
Jan 14, 2016
A "me, too" philosophy among fast food giants means many are offering combo meal deals.
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All-day breakfast leading diners back to McDonalds

by Annie Baxter
Dec 10, 2015
A preliminary look at McDonald's all-day breakfast initiative points to early success.
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