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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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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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‘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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Missing Man With Alzheimer's Disease Returns Home
San Diego police are asking for help to find a missing 75-year-old man with Alzheimer’s disease.
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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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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...
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KFC Is Considering Plant-Based Fried Chicken But Has No Plans to Test Right Now
KFC is joining the long list of restaurants thinking about adding plant-based meat substitutes to its menu. Kevin Hochman, who heads KFC’s U.S. division, said that the company does not have any plans to test vegan alternatives right now, but he has meetings scheduled with several major suppliers to learn more about plant-based meats. Business Insider first reported that KFC...
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Beyond Meat Goes Public as Sales of Plant-Based Meats Rise
The Nasdaq is adding fake meat to its diet. Beyond Meat, the purveyor of plant-based burgers and sausages, made its debut on the stock exchange Thursday. It’s the first pure-play maker of vegan “meat” to go public, according to Renaissance Capital, which researches and tracks IPOs. Beyond Meat raised about $240 million selling 9.6 million shares at $25 each. That...
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Burger King Debuts Unhappy Meals Because ‘No One Is Happy All the Time'
Happy Meals have been synonymous with fast food for decades, ever since McDonald’s first rolled out its kid-friendly concept in 1979. But let’s face it, it’s not easy to be happy all day, every day. Now, Burger King has come up with a new line of meal boxes that honor a full range of human emotions — from totally excited...
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Trump Hosts Winning Baylor Women's Basketball Team
President Donald Trump on Monday hosted the Baylor University women’s basketball team in the Oval Office — the team’s third visit to the White House as national champions.
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Burger King Plans to Release Impossible Whopper Nationwide
After a successful trial run, Burger King announced Monday that it plans to release its Impossible Whopper nationwide. By the end of the year, the plant-based burger will be available in all of Burger King’s approximately 7,300 locations, NBC News reports. “Our Impossible Whopper test in St. Louis went exceedingly well and as a result we plan to extend testing...
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College Hoops Champs Virginia Won't Be Visiting White House
The Virginia Cavaliers, winners of this year’s NCAA men’s basketball tournament, won’t be going to the White House to celebrate with President Donald Trump. Head coach Tony Bennett tweeted Friday that the team has “received inquiries about a visit to the White House” but “would have to respectfully decline an invitation.”