Keyword "Fast food giant" - List of latest news (75 results)

20/04 Rogan roasts Perry over space flight

Joe Rogan ripped into Katy Perry and her all-female Blue Origin space flight amid intense backlash over the brief trip aboard Jeff Bezos’ rocket.

27/03 Macca’s confirms huge feature has returned

It’s a rite of passage for every Australian kid and, after temporarily having the plugged pulled on it, McDonald’s has confirmed the fun times have returned.

06/03 Thousand-year-old architectural trend keeping Australian cities ‘alive’

A phenomenon that’s been around Europe for centuries has given a major hint as to what Australia’s capital cities will look like in the years to come.

07/02 ‘Never eating again’: Macca’s news angers

Macca’s is axing a string of popular menu items, including a “healthier” option beloved by fitness fans – leaving many Aussies disappointed.

23/12 Crazy way KFC became Japanese tradition

Eating Kentucky Fried Chicken is such a popular Christmas tradition in Japan that some people order their feast months in advance to avoid waiting in huge lines.

04/10 Burger King ad featuring new mums post-birth ‘outrages men’

A photo of a woman eating a burger in hospital after giving birth has sparked “outrage” over claims the intimate snap promotes unhealthy eating habits.

06/05 Hungry Jacks’ huge call on cult items

A cult favourite Hungry Jacks item that sparked a legal battle with McDonalds over alleged infringements on its iconic Big Mac range is back on the menu for Aussies by popular demand.

26/03 Macca’s huge announcement after backlash

Macca’s has backflipped on its decision to axe a popular soft drink from its menu after copping huge backlash for replacing it with the “zero sugar” version.

24/03 McDonald’s stores shut in Sri Lanka over poor hygiene case

McDonald’s stores across Sri Lanka shut on Sunday after the US fast-food giant launched a legal battle with its local franchise holder over allegations of poor hygiene, court officials said.

11/02 Macca’s launches ‘adult’ menu item in Australia

McDonald’s is finally launching the “Adult Happy Meal” in Australia – almost two years after they were released in the US.

07/02 US man ’nearly dies’ from eating Big Mac

An American man has claimed he was almost killed after eating a McDonald’s Big Mac, prompting him to sue the fast food giant.

15/01 Iconic US pizza chain Chuck E. Cheese coming to Australia

American fast food giant Chuck E. Cheese has announced its plans to expand to Australia, with trampolines, dance floors and climbing walls peppering the beloved restaurants.

21/12 Popular McDonald’s plagued by ‘rat infestation’ — and nothing is being done: staff

Rats are not the only problem staff reported, with falling ceiling tiles and a leaking roof also on the embarrassing rap sheet, according to a report.

20/12 Macca’s exposes 4am Aussie eating habit

McDonald’s has exposed the eating habits of Australians, revealing a “late-night” order many of us are guilty of.

07/12 Little Athletics in shock over death of rising star

The Australian athletics community is in mourning after the shock death of a young rising star, leaving many clubs paying tribute to the boy with an “extraordinary ability”.

04/12 Hungry Jack’s drink ‘better than’ competition

The coffee blend used at Hungry Jack’s has taken out a prestigious industry title – beating some of Australia’s stiffest competition.

01/12 Macca’s Aussie invention goes worldwide

A revamp of McDonald’s hamburgers is set to go global after a hugely successful trial run in Australia.

17/11 Workers sue KFC over 10-minute breaks

Two separate class-action lawsuits, each claiming popular fast-food chain KFC failed to give its employees paid 10-minute rest breaks, have been ordered to work together by a court.

06/11 ‘Crazy’: $25 Macca’s receipt angers

McDonald’s customers are lashing out after the fast-food giant recorded a huge revenue spike, which the burger chain credited to “strategic menu price increases”.

05/11 Woman’s ‘irritating’ Macca’s order confuses internet

A popular low-carb food influencer has taken to her Facebook page to share exactly how she orders McDonald’s – but her “irritating” order has left the internet divided.

01/11 Fury as Macca’s scraps popular menu item

McDonald’s has temporarily removed a popular beverage from its menu, replacing it with an alternative in a move that has angered some fans.

31/10 ‘First ever’: KFC launches new menu item

Is that love in the air, or just the smell of … fried chicken?

27/10 ‘Afraid to speak’: 100k workers sue KFC

A major Australian law firm has initiated a class action against the global fast-food giant KFC, intending to recover alleged unpaid wages for as many as 100,000 former and current employees.

24/10 How to score free Macca’s fries this week

Consider lunch this week sorted – McDonald’s has announced an “exciting” new deal to mark the launch of its “crispiest and best chicken burger yet”.

23/10 Outrage at ‘budgie’ size KFC chicken

One of Australia’s favourite fast-food chains has come under fire for what customers say are shrinking portion sizes, with some going so far as to measure their meals.

12/10 The truth about how McDonald’s gets its most divisive ingredient

Behind every pickle on every McDonald’s burger sold in the last three decades is one family – the Parles from Australia.

12/09 Popular fast food brand’s insane sales figure

Popular Mexican fast food giant Guzman Y Gomez has plans to list on the ASX as early as next year.

22/08 Macca’s to drop iconic dessert item

Australian Macca’s fans are eager to see one dessert menu item released Down Under – but the release date hasn’t been confirmed.

10/08 Iconic US burger chain to take on Macca's

A cult-favourite American fast-food chain known for its odd square patties and dairy deserts is poised to shake-up the Australian burger scene.

09/08 American fast food giant’s big plans for Australia

Fast-food giant Wendy’s is one step closer to bringing its iconic square patties to Australia after a signing a deal to open 200 stores nationwide.

02/08 Macca’s launches fancy new dipping sauce

McDonald’s has dropped two new sauces for its chicken McNuggets as part of a new range – and it could be one of its fanciest item yet.

29/07 Macca’s brings back popular item

McDonald’s is bringing back its popular ‘Cheesy’ range of burgers but has added a new cheesy item to the menu.

22/07 Maccas plan to take over Australia

Fast food giant McDonald’s has announced it is rolling out 100 new stores in Australia over the next three years in its biggest expansion plan in decades.

19/07 More McDonalds staff come forward to claim they were sexually harassed

Workers, some as young as 17, slammed the 'toxic' culture at the fast-food chain, voicing allegations of racism, homophobia and abuses of power in branches all across the UK.

19/07 Macca’s announces wild new McNuggets sauces

McDonald’s has today announced the arrival of four new dipping sauces that promise to take that most perfect of foods, the humble Chicken McNugget, to a “whole new level”.

18/07 Stunning claims forces Macca’s to apologise

McDonald’s has received more than 100 complaints relating to sexual assault, harassment, racism and bullying from past and present employees living in the UK.

17/07 McDonald’s served me raw chicken — now I think I have salmonella

The horrifying moment a woman bit into a wedge of raw chicken disguised inside a McDonald’s burger has been revealed. TikTok user Maddie treated herself on Friday to a Caesar Chicken McWrap from th…

12/07 ‘Revolting’ new burger goes viral

There comes a time in all of our lives when we must confront the question: how much cheese is too much cheese? If Burger King in Thailand is to be believed, the limit (allegedly) does not exist.

29/06 KFC selling popular burger for just $1

For one day only, KFC is practically giving away its cult favourite Zinger burgers for free, selling them for just $1.

28/06 Macca’s brings back cult menu item

In especially good news for cheese lovers, McDonald’s will bring back a fan-favourite snack as part of its winter menu.

26/06 Ronald clashes with cops at Hungry Jack’s

An Australian YouTube prankster may have created his viral masterpiece with a stunt that saw him moved on by police from two NSW Hungry Jack’s stores.

22/06 ‘Wild’ Macca’s freebie isn’t what it seems

McDonald’s has warned fans not to fall for a “wild” promotional offer that’s blown up on social media.

12/06 McDonald’s shrinkflation theory erupts over Mighty McMuffin

Consumers have taken issue with what they believe to be a trick introduced by McDonald’s to cut costs without its fanbase catching on.

08/06 Big change to Aussie fast-food icon

Fast-food giant Pizza Hut has been sold to an American franchise conglomerate in a shock move for thousands of Australian employees.

06/06 Domino’s backflips on hated price change

Domino’s Pizza has backflipped on a controversial policy that lumped customers with an extra seven per cent fee if they ordered a delivery.

30/05 Aussie Macca’s item now looks completely different

McDonald’s Australia has announced a huge change to one of its most popular menu items: the classic ice cream sundae.

26/05 Family of Arby's manager found dead in freezer suses fast food giant

The family of a Louisiana Arby's manager who froze to to death in a walk-in freezer is now suing the fast food giant over claims that employees had complained the latch was broken on the door .

24/05 Banned Macca’s item Aussies want back

An Australian tourist has shared her shock after discovering Macca’s restaurants in the US still use an item banned here three years ago.

24/05 It’s back! Cult Macca’s menu item returns

McDonald’s has announced the return of its popular McSpicy range – leaving many of us asking: What do we have to do to make it a permanent addition?

22/05 Macca’s launches ‘unique’ Aussie menu item

McDonald’s is launching a “unique” new menu item that combines two of our favourite things to celebrate a major Australian “milestone” – but do they belong together?

17/05 Why beloved Macca’s tradition disappeared

Back in the day, a celebration at McDonald’s was an essential – if admittedly chaotic and for staff: traumatic – part of any birthday.

15/05 KFC dupe finally lands in Australia

A new product that has been touted as a KFC dupe has hit Aussie shores.

14/05 ‘Finally’: KFC brings back cult menu item

It’s the menu item that fans have been begging KFC to reinstate for years.

13/05 US McDonald’s sued over ‘hot’ chicken nugget

A US McDonald’s and a franchise owner have been found responsible for severe burns a girl suffered after a hot chicken nugget fell on her leg.

01/05 Fans shock at sexual meaning in Macca’s logo

The X-rated meaning behind McDonald’s iconic Golden Arches has left fans of the fast food giant shocked.

25/04 ‘Weird’ new Macca’s drive-through feature

A new feature at McDonald’s drive-throughs has divided customers after many claimed it “exposed” their fast-food habits.

24/04 Macca’s selling popular burger for just $1

For one day only, McDonald’s is practically giving away its beloved McChicken burgers for free, selling them for just $1.

19/04 Macca’s dumps two popular menu items

McDonald’s has added four “delicious” all-new items to its McCafe menu nationwide.

10/04 McDonald’s ‘deplorable’ act against workers slammed: ‘That is so horrible’

McDonald’s has sparked debate on the most appropriate way to sack staff in the post-Covid workplace after laying off hundreds virtually last week.

07/04 McDonald’s lays off hundreds, cuts pay for workers

McDonald’s is laying off hundreds of employees in its corporate offices, cutting pay and benefits for others, and closing field offices in the US as part of a companywide restructuring, according to a report.

02/04 Aussies demand Macca’s releases fake ‘McFry’ burger

Stuffing fries inside your burger is the “ultimate” burger hack.

21/03 ‘Insane’: Aussies fired up at Macca’s pricing

McDonald’s Australia has come under fire after the fast-food giant was accused of charging customers an “insane” amount for a slice of cheese – but there’s actually a simple explanation.

20/03 Macca’s brings back menu item after 10 years

Macca’s is bringing back a cult menu item more than 10 years after it was last on sale in Australia.

07/03 ‘Nauseating’: Locals react to new Maccas

Residents in an indie suburb have been left fuming over plans to develop a 24-hour McDonalds restaurant alongside coffee shops and breweries.

02/03 Macca’s staffer makes shock order admission

An Aussie Macca’s fan was shocked to discover her beloved coffee frappé doesn’t contain actual shots of caffeine.

28/02 Wendy’s secret plan to take over Australia

“Hundreds” of Wendy’s restaurants will soon open across Australia – and we finally know where the first stores will be located.

27/02 Woman’s weird find in Hungry Jack’s order

A Perth woman found more than she’d bargained for in her takeaway order from Hungry Jack’s over the weekend – sharing two passive aggressive notes had been put inside her bag.

26/02 Huge US chain to launch in Australia

US fast food giant Wendy’s has announced it plans to roll out “hundreds” of stores in Australia in the not-too-distant future.

26/02 Macca’s announce huge delivery news

After a “soft launch” earlier this month, McDonald’s is finally giving all Australian customers a service that has been available at restaurants overseas for years.

14/02 Subway’s huge $14 billion move

One of the globe’s most well-known fast food chains is looking to sell for a hefty price tag.

06/02 Red Rooster worker fired from the fast food giant over TikTok caption

A Red Rooster worker from Brisbane claims she was fired from the fast food giant over a caption on one of her TikTok videos.

02/02 ‘About time’: Macca’s service finally in Aus

McDonald’s is finally giving customers something they have requested for years: Home delivery.

16/01 Expat’s shock at ‘expensive’ Aussie Macca’s burger

An American living in Australia has expressed her shock at the difference in price of McDonald’s here, describing it as expensive compared to her home country.

13/01 Fish and chip shop owner slams Macca’s

A fed-up takeaway owner has lashed out at McDonald’s and accused the fast food giant of driving up the price of chips with its controversial new “potato scallop” item.

12/01 ‘Missing’ ingredient on Macca’s burger angers Aussies

Macca’s fans are up in arms after noticing a vital ingredient on the fast-food’s new Aussie Angus Deluxe is “missing”.