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McDonald’s says slivered onions believe to be tied to E. Coli outbreak were distributed to 900 restaurants in 12 states
Read full article: McDonald’s says slivered onions believe to be tied to E. Coli outbreak were distributed to 900 restaurants in 12 statesMcDonald’s says they believe slivered onions supplied from a California-based produce company have been isolated as the likely cause of the E. Coli outbreak tied to the company’s Quarter Pounders.
Quarter Pounders are off the menu at 20% of McDonald's in US as E. coli cases are investigated
Read full article: Quarter Pounders are off the menu at 20% of McDonald's in US as E. coli cases are investigatedMcDonald’s is working to reassure U.S. customers that its restaurants are safe even as federal investigators try to pinpoint the cause of a deadly E.
Evaluation requested for suspect charged in stabbings at Massachusetts movie theater, McDonald's
Read full article: Evaluation requested for suspect charged in stabbings at Massachusetts movie theater, McDonald'sA Massachusetts individual has been arraigned on charges including assault with the intent to murder after six people were stabbed in separate attacks.
Man arrested following murder charge of Houston attorney at McDonald’s
Read full article: Man arrested following murder charge of Houston attorney at McDonald’sA man has been arrested after being charged with murder following a deadly shooting at a McDonald’s off the Katy Freeway that left an attorney dead last week.
Suspect identified, wanted in connection to murder of attorney at Houston McDonald’s
Read full article: Suspect identified, wanted in connection to murder of attorney at Houston McDonald’sA man is now wanted after being charged with murder following a deadly shooting off of the Katy Freeway last week.
Family identifies Houston attorney as man killed after trying to calm angry customer at Houston McDonald’s
Read full article: Family identifies Houston attorney as man killed after trying to calm angry customer at Houston McDonald’sFamily members have identified a Houston attorney as the man who died after he tried to calm an angry customer at a west Houston McDonald’s Saturday.
2 injured during shootout on Eastex Freeway, both believing other vehicle was following them
Read full article: 2 injured during shootout on Eastex Freeway, both believing other vehicle was following them2 people were injured in a shootout in north Houston, stemming from a belief that they were being followed by another vehicle.
Fight outside Houston McDonald’s turns deadly after man tries to calm down angry customer
Read full article: Fight outside Houston McDonald’s turns deadly after man tries to calm down angry customerInvestigators say it all started after a man was calming down an angry customer at the McDonald’s on Katy Fwy because he was dissatisfied with his order. The two ended up taking the fight outside, where things turned deadly.
McDonald’s McRib sandwich is back for another run this November after ‘Farewell tour’
Read full article: McDonald’s McRib sandwich is back for another run this November after ‘Farewell tour’Say it ain’t so! McDonald’s McRib sandwich will make a return this November after the restaurant chain announced the sandwich would go on a “farewell” tour last year.
Burger King is adding the Royal Crispy Wrap to its menu, a twist on a McDonald’s favorite
Read full article: Burger King is adding the Royal Crispy Wrap to its menu, a twist on a McDonald’s favoriteThe day that McDonald’s discontinued making their heavenly and iconic Snack Wraps is a day I’ll never forget.
McDonald’s franchise in Louisiana and Texas hired minors to work illegally, Labor Department finds
Read full article: McDonald’s franchise in Louisiana and Texas hired minors to work illegally, Labor Department findsFederal labor officials say the McDonald’s franchise that controls 12 restaurants in metro New Orleans violated child labor laws and has hired more than 80 minors in two states.
Jury awards Florida girl burned by McDonald’s Chicken McNugget $800K in damages
Read full article: Jury awards Florida girl burned by McDonald’s Chicken McNugget $800K in damagesA South Florida jury awarded $800,000 in damages to a little girl who received second-degree burns when a hot Chicken McNugget fell on her leg as her mother pulled away from the drive-thru of a McDonald’s restaurant.
Suspects assault teen employee, snatch wig, bust nails after being told to order using kiosk at McDonald’s in Harris Co.
Read full article: Suspects assault teen employee, snatch wig, bust nails after being told to order using kiosk at McDonald’s in Harris Co.A recent high school graduate is traumatized after three suspects attacked her during her shift at a McDonald’s restaurant on Monday afternoon, snatching her wig and breaking off at least two of her fingernails.
Need a job? Mayor Turner hosting job fair for teens, young adults this weekend
Read full article: Need a job? Mayor Turner hosting job fair for teens, young adults this weekendLooking for a job? If so, this weekend, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner is hosting a job and resource fair in Houston to help provide summer jobs and internships to the youth.
McDonald’s found liable for hot Chicken McNugget that fell from Happy Meal and burned girl
Read full article: McDonald’s found liable for hot Chicken McNugget that fell from Happy Meal and burned girlA jury in Florida says McDonald’s and a franchise holder are fault after a hot Chicken McNugget from a Happy Meal fell on a little girl’s leg and caused second-degree burns.
Man accused of driving drunk with children in the vehicle in northeast Harris County
Read full article: Man accused of driving drunk with children in the vehicle in northeast Harris CountyA man was arrested and accused of drunk driving with several children in the car in northeast Harris County, according to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office.
McDonald’s to launch iconic Big Mac Sauce as dip cups in Greater Houston Area -- only for limited time
Read full article: McDonald’s to launch iconic Big Mac Sauce as dip cups in Greater Houston Area -- only for limited timeThe McDonald’s mystery sauce that’s known as the Big Mac sauce has always been a fan favorite since its launch in 1968. And now, it’s finally getting its spotlight on the menu.
Roses are red, violets are blue, the Cardi B & Offset meal is coming to a McDonald’s near you just in time for Valentine’s Day ❤️
Read full article: Roses are red, violets are blue, the Cardi B & Offset meal is coming to a McDonald’s near you just in time for Valentine’s Day ❤️The Cardi B and Offset, which will be available at restaurants nationwide, will be perfect for sharing with your plus one, your situationship, your best friend, or anyone in between.
An unofficial ranking of ranch dressing from various chain restaurants
Read full article: An unofficial ranking of ranch dressing from various chain restaurantsThey say there is nothing more American than apple pie, but I get to differ. In the year 2023, there is nothing more American than ranch dressing.
Gone for good? McDonald’s brings back beloved classic, the McRib, for its ‘farewell tour’
Read full article: Gone for good? McDonald’s brings back beloved classic, the McRib, for its ‘farewell tour’McDonald’s announced that it’s bringing back its beloved classic, the McRib, for another time -- but teases that it might be the last time.
PHOTOS: McDonald’s Halloween pail update: It’s ON, y’all -- they’re BACK - Here’s what we know
Read full article: PHOTOS: McDonald’s Halloween pail update: It’s ON, y’all -- they’re BACK - Here’s what we knowMcDonald announced on Thursday that its Halloween pails are indeed coming back to restaurants starting on Oct. 18.
🔒Remember those McDonald’s Halloween pails? 👻🧙♀️🎃 Social media is buzzing that they’re returning; This is what we know so far
Read full article: 🔒Remember those McDonald’s Halloween pails? 👻🧙♀️🎃 Social media is buzzing that they’re returning; This is what we know so farMcDonald’s could be bringing back a major nostalgic favorite this year if social media is right.
Beyond Meat executive charged with biting man in fight
Read full article: Beyond Meat executive charged with biting man in fightA top executive at plant-based food company Beyond Meat has been charged with felony battery after a fight outside a college football game in which he was accused of biting a man’s nose.
SOLD OUT: Wingstop’s newest chicken sandwich sells out nationwide within a week after its debut
Read full article: SOLD OUT: Wingstop’s newest chicken sandwich sells out nationwide within a week after its debutHaving trouble finding Wingstop’s newest chicken sandwich in the Houston area? You’re not the only one.
Kids eat free at these Houston-area restaurants; This is how to claim freebies to feed your children
Read full article: Kids eat free at these Houston-area restaurants; This is how to claim freebies to feed your childrenOur team is always on the lookout for ways you can save money. We rounded up a few places where kids can eat for free. Most of these free meals only come with the purchase of an adult meal.
Today, McDonald’s locations in Houston will donate 10% of lunch sales to Uvalde victims
Read full article: Today, McDonald’s locations in Houston will donate 10% of lunch sales to Uvalde victimsFrom 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, McDonald’s restaurants in Houston will donate 10% of lunch sales to two organizations raising money for victims of the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas.
Houston-area McDonald’s restaurants to give students, teachers free breakfast for STAAR testing Tuesday
Read full article: Houston-area McDonald’s restaurants to give students, teachers free breakfast for STAAR testing TuesdayOn Tuesday, Houston-area McDonald’s restaurants will provide free breakfast to students taking the STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) test and teachers.
HPD: Person shot, killed inside McDonald’s in west Houston possibly over spot in line
Read full article: HPD: Person shot, killed inside McDonald’s in west Houston possibly over spot in lineInvestigators were trying to determine what led to a deadly shooting inside a McDonald's in southwest Houston Wednesday afternoon.
Cranes, cows and meth burritos: The wild, wacky and unbelievably bizarre stories that actually happened in Houston this year
Read full article: Cranes, cows and meth burritos: The wild, wacky and unbelievably bizarre stories that actually happened in Houston this yearHouston did not disappoint in the weird news department this year.
Second person charged in death of woman robbed, run over and killed outside McDonald’s restaurant
Read full article: Second person charged in death of woman robbed, run over and killed outside McDonald’s restaurantThe man accused of running over a woman outside a McDonald’s restaurant in late September was taken into police custody Friday.
US McDonald’s workers strike to protest workplace harassment
Read full article: US McDonald’s workers strike to protest workplace harassmentMcDonald’s workers in 12 U.S. cities have walked off the job to protest what they say is an ongoing problem of sexual harassment and violence in the company’s stores.
Buc-ee’s files lawsuit alleging competitor ‘Bukys’ is knockoff benefiting from its brand
Read full article: Buc-ee’s files lawsuit alleging competitor ‘Bukys’ is knockoff benefiting from its brandBuc-ee's has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against Sugar Land business owner Saarim Damani, claiming his “Buky’s” is nothing more than a knockoff.
McDonald’s employee accused of setting up armed robbery in Spring
Read full article: McDonald’s employee accused of setting up armed robbery in SpringA McDonald’s employee was arrested after being accused of setting up an armed robbery Tuesday in Spring, according to deputies with the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office.
Summer just got ICY: Rapper Saweetie taps in on new partnership with McDonald’s, showcasing her signature order
Read full article: Summer just got ICY: Rapper Saweetie taps in on new partnership with McDonald’s, showcasing her signature orderSaweetie is showcasing her unique taste buds with a new partnership with McDonald’s.
2 accused of pulling gun on McDonald’s employees in north Harris County over french fries issue, authorities say
Read full article: 2 accused of pulling gun on McDonald’s employees in north Harris County over french fries issue, authorities sayTwo people were arrested after they pointed a gun on McDonald’s employees over the amount of salt on their fries, authorities said Tuesday.
2 men caught after robbing McDonald’s in northwest Harris County, deputies say
Read full article: 2 men caught after robbing McDonald’s in northwest Harris County, deputies sayTwo men wearing masks were apprehended Wednesday afternoon robbing a McDonald’s in northwest Harris County, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
Travis Scott as an action figure: Here’s how you can win it and give back to Houston at the same time
Read full article: Travis Scott as an action figure: Here’s how you can win it and give back to Houston at the same timeTravis Scott x McDonalds figurine as shown with his iconic meal. HOUSTON – The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Houston/Galveston is hosting a raffle for a limited-edition Travis Scott figurine. Each raffle ticket will benefit uninsured or underinsured children through immunizations, urgent care visits, mental health screenings and specialty care referrals. Travis Scott x McDonalds figurine as shown with his iconic meal. (Ronald McDonald House Charities Greater Houston/Galveston)The Travis Scott figurine is made with Travis wearing a customized outfit, signature sneakers and carrying his iconic McDonald’s meal, which was a limited-edition menu item last September.
The Latest: Keselowski has no regrets about Daytona 500 end
Read full article: The Latest: Keselowski has no regrets about Daytona 500 endRacers crash during the last lap in the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Monday, Feb. 15, 2021, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The Latest on the Daytona 500 (all times local):12:35 a.m.Brad Keselowski has no regrets about the way he handled the final lap of the Daytona 500. ___12:15 a.m.Michael McDowell won the Daytona 500 after Penske Racing teammates Joey Logano and Brad Keselowski wrecked on the final lap. ___3:25 p.m.Derrike Cope was knocked out after only three laps, an ignominious end for the 62-year-old driver who won the 1990 Daytona 500. ___2 p.m.Bubba Wallace’s car failed inspection twice for the Daytona 500 and will have to start at the back of the field. AdWallace drives a new entry owned by NBA great Michael Jordan and three-time Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin.
This is the McDonald’s favorite returning to the menu after a four-year absence
Read full article: This is the McDonald’s favorite returning to the menu after a four-year absenceHOUSTON – McDonald’s fans are rejoicing over the return of Hi-C Orange Lavaburst after it was pulled off the menu in 2017. The fast-food giant brought back the famed drink after reading “countless DMs, petitions and customer feedback.”According to their Twitter, the tweet announcing the drink contained a screenshot of an email apparently from the Vice President of Marketing, with the quote “We did it!”about to present this to my boss do u guys have any feedback? https://t.co/yp3NreJaXy — McDonald's (@McDonalds) February 10, 2021Hi-C was removed from all restaurants in 2017 to make room for a new Sprite flavor, which sparked some outrage from those who grew up with the drink in the 90s, TODAY reported. Fans can keep track of the drink’s arrival on the McDonald’s website by inputting their zip code. Hi-C Orange Lavaburst will return to select McDonalds restaurants starting this week, and will be available nationwide this upcoming summer.
Shamrock shakes make a return to Houston-area McDonald’s restaurants in February
Read full article: Shamrock shakes make a return to Houston-area McDonald’s restaurants in FebruaryHOUSTON – Shamrock Shake season is returning to McDonald’s later this month. The shake, according to McDonald’s, features a creamy vanilla soft serve ice cream with shamrock shake flavoring and mint-flavored whipped cream. 🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀hamrock Shake is back on 2.15 — McDonald's (@McDonalds) February 2, 2021Also returning by popular demand is the Oreo Shamrock McFlurry, featuring the same flavoring as the shake, blended with Oreo cookie pieces in a McFlurry. McDonald’s celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Shamrock Shake last year, which was invented in 1967 by Hal Rosen, an owner-operator of a Connecticut McDonald’s location as a way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. It was sold regionally in the U.S. until 2012 when the shake began selling nationwide, according to the company.
McDonald’s Spicy Chicken McNuggets are back on the menu for a limited time
Read full article: McDonald’s Spicy Chicken McNuggets are back on the menu for a limited timeHOUSTON – McDonalds is bringing back fan favorites Spicy Chicken McNuggets and Mighty Hot Sauce to its menu, among other items. The fast-food chain announced Tuesday the McNuggets will return to menus across the U.S. for a limited time starting Monday. Ordering Spicy McNuggets on the app unlocks an offer to redeem for a 25-cent small shake. spicy chicken mcnuggets are back today which means y’all only got 2 wishes left — McDonald's (@McDonalds) February 1, 2021Other offers include a 20-cent apple pie on Feb. 4, 35-cent large fries on Feb. 11, and 25-cent cheeseburgers on Feb. 18. Spicy McNuggets were removed from the menu in October, according to TODAY.
Inside McDonald’s 11 days of holiday mobile app deals: What you can get for free
Read full article: Inside McDonald’s 11 days of holiday mobile app deals: What you can get for free(Copyright 2019 The Associated Press. HOUSTON – What a better way to spread Christmas cheer with McDonald’s bringing special holiday freebies. The fast food chain announced in a press release starting Dec. 14 through Dec. 24, Frosty the Snowman, Rudolph, Buddy the Elf and many other special characters will make a popping appearance in one of the 10 offers exclusively available through the McDonalds app. 11 different Holiday deals starting 12.14grab a meal fit for Festivus (or any day tbh) daily in our App pic.twitter.com/bDvsX5Bmyh — McDonald's (@McDonalds) December 10, 2020Other movies making an appearance include “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation”, “Gremlins” and “Die Hard.”All mobile offers require a $1 minimum purchase in the app. This comes after McDonald’s launched celebrity meals from both Houston rapper Travis Scott and Colombian superstar J. Balvin last September and October.
Updated menu, celeb collaborations, pump McDonald's sales
Read full article: Updated menu, celeb collaborations, pump McDonald's salesMcDonald’s U.S. sales roared back in the third quarter with new menu items and attention-grabbing celebrity collaborations. With new choices like spicy chicken nuggets and a meal deal promotion with rapper Travis Scott, McDonald's exceeded most projections for the third quarter. McDonald’s same-store sales — or sales at locations open at least a year — jumped 4.6% in the U.S. Mason Smoot, McDonald's chief U.S. restaurant officer, said drive-thru represents around 70% of McDonald's sales in its top markets, and the vast majority of new restaurants McDonald's is building will have drive-thru windows. McDonald's cut menu items, including all-day breakfast, to make it easier and faster to fill orders during the pandemic.
Someone created a website that tracks broken ice cream machines at McDonald’s, and it’s genius
Read full article: Someone created a website that tracks broken ice cream machines at McDonald’s, and it’s geniusBut alas, while you may have gotten your Big Mac or McChicken, the ice cream machine is yet again broken, and your McFlurry dreams have been crushed. Not only are you upset, but so are the kids in the back seat who just wanted an ice cream cone. If only there was some way you could have known the ice cream machine was down, so you could have gone to a different McDonald’s with a working machine. A version of this scenario inspired 24-year-old software engineer Rashiq Zahid to created McBroken, a new website that tracks whether the ice cream machine at every McDonald’s is working or not. Only a true @McDonalds fan would go to these lengths to help customers get our delicious ice cream!
Analysis: Running government like a business — except for elections
Read full article: Analysis: Running government like a business — except for electionsHerb Kelly and his wife, Linda Simien Kelly, waited in line during the first day of early voting in Houston. Texas is operating absentee voting drop-off sites on the theory that McDonald’s would sell just as many burgers and fries if it had only one store in Harris County. Judges also turned back a challenge to the age exemption that allows Texans who are 65 years old or older to vote absentee if they’d like. Abbott flipped hard when it came to letting Texans drop off their absentee ballots. Texas politicians, who love that “government should run like a business” line, should pay attention.
We’re lovin’ it: McDonald’s breakfast menu just got a little sweeter with new bakery lineup
Read full article: We’re lovin’ it: McDonald’s breakfast menu just got a little sweeter with new bakery lineupFor the first time in eight years, three new baked goods join the fast-food franchise’s menu: apple fritters, blueberry muffins and cinnamon rolls. McDonald’s website says each new menu item will be available all day at participating restaurants nationwide. The tasty options will be offered alongside McCafé cookies and pies. “McDonald’s has been famous for our savory breakfast menu for almost fifty years,” said Linda VanGosen, the restaurant’s vice president of brand and menu strategy. “We’re continuing our breakfast innovation by adding tasty new sweet options with our new McCafé Bakery lineup.
Rapper Travis Scott fined for holding event outside McDonald’s in California
Read full article: Rapper Travis Scott fined for holding event outside McDonald’s in CaliforniaDOWNEY, Ca. – The success of rapper Travis Scott’s “Cactus Jack” collaboration with McDonald’s has caused so much excitement to the point that the Missouri City native is paying for it. Travis Scott pulls up to a Downey CA McDonald’s 🍔🍟🌵🔥 pic.twitter.com/IaDS0x8Mu3 — Modern Notoriety (@ModernNotoriety) September 8, 2020Travis Scott pulled up to the oldest McDonalds in Downey, CA for the release of his burger. According to TMZ, the rapper and McDonald’s were fined $200 each. Today’s Travis Scott appearance at McDonald’s was neither approved nor permitted by the City of Downey.
Spicy McNuggets: McDonald’s introducing first change to nuggets since 1983, hot sauce
Read full article: Spicy McNuggets: McDonald’s introducing first change to nuggets since 1983, hot sauceHOUSTON – McDonald’s is rolling out spicy chicken McNuggets and a “Mighty Hot Sauce” on Wednesday, the fast food chain announced this week. To celebrate the release, McDonald’s is offering six free nuggets – spicy or classic -- when you buy a 6-piece through the restaurant’s app. The McNuggets are “breaded with a sizzling tempura coating made of both cayenne and chili peppers” and the hot sauce is made of “crushed red peppers and spicy chilis,” according to McDonald’s. McDonald’s noted in its news release that this is the first flavor change the chicken McNuggets in the U.S. since their 1983 debut.
Man shot, killed outside McDonald’s may have known shooter, police say
Read full article: Man shot, killed outside McDonald’s may have known shooter, police sayHOUSTON – A man is dead after he was shot multiple times in the parking lot of a McDonald’s in north Houston, according to the Houston Police Department. Witnesses told investigators the man was shot as he was getting out of his vehicle, police said. Investigators said the 27-year-old victim, identified by police at Christepher Howard, was waiting outside while his girlfriend used the restroom. The witness said Howard‘s girlfriend came outside and urged her to call the police. Investigators said the victim and shooter may have known each other.