Hartford, CT
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McDonald's Suffers Biggest US Sales Hit Since COVID-19 Pandemic Began: Here's Why McDonald's Suffers Biggest US Sales Hit Since COVID-19 Pandemic Began: Here's Why McDonald's Suffers Biggest US Sales Hit Since COVID-19 Pandemic Began: Here's Why
McDonald's Suffers Biggest US Sales Hit Since Covid-19 Pandemic Began: Here's Why Sales at McDonald's experienced their sharpest drop since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, as companies struggle to navigate chaotic economic conditions in the US. McDonald's sales in the US fell 3.6% in the first quarter of 2025, the company said in its earnings report on Thursday, May 1. The drop marks the fast food giant's steepest quarterly decline since the second quarter of 2020, when US sales plummeted by 8.7% as the pandemic forced restaurants worldwide to temporarily close. The slump was more than double what economists expected and came as inflation, tariffs, and…

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by Chris Spiker
National Interest
Try Walmart+ Free For 30 Days During Walmart+ Week Try Walmart+ Free For 30 Days During Walmart+ Week Try Walmart+ Free For 30 Days During Walmart+ Week
Try Walmart+ Free For 30 Days During Walmart+ Week Walmart+ Week is back for its third year and runs through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, May 4—but the perks are reserved for members only. The good news? New users can sign up for a 30-day free trial and still access most of the limited-time special offers. During Walmart+ Week, members can take advantage of 50¢ off per gallon at participating Exxon and Mobil stations, plus free Express Delivery on one order. Some of Walmart+ Week extras, however, are only available to paid subscribers (not free-trial members). These include: Up to two free sandwiches daily from Burger King with a $1 purchase Si…

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by Vira Mamchur Schwartz
Hartford, CT
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KFC Brings Back Sweet, Savory Favorite After Five Years: Here's What's On The Menu KFC Brings Back Sweet, Savory Favorite After Five Years: Here's What's On The Menu KFC Brings Back Sweet, Savory Favorite After Five Years: Here's What's On The Menu
KFC Brings Back Sweet, Savory Favorite After Five Years: Here's What's On The Menu For the first time in more than five years, a sweet fan-favorite is back on KFC's menus nationwide. KFC is bringing back chicken and waffles on Monday, April 28, the fast-food chain announced in a news release. The sweet and savory pairing features KFC's famous crispy fried chicken, Liège-style waffles, and Mrs. Butterworth's syrup. The limited-time return marks the first nationwide offering of the item since its brief comeback in 2019. "We believe chicken and waffles is an American icon, said Catherine Tan-Gillespie, KFC's US president. "Flavorful, juicy and freshly fried s…

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by Chris Spiker
Chevy Chase, MD
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Dunkin’ Opens High-Tech ‘Next Gen’ Restaurant In Chevy Chase With Cold Brew On Tap Dunkin’ Opens High-Tech ‘Next Gen’ Restaurant In Chevy Chase With Cold Brew On Tap Dunkin’ Opens High-Tech ‘Next Gen’ Restaurant In Chevy Chase With Cold Brew On Tap
Dunkin’ Opens High-Tech ‘Next Gen’ Restaurant In Chevy Chase With Cold Brew On Tap Coffee and donut lovers in Maryland will soon have a new reason to "run on Dunkin’" with the grand opening of its Next Generation restaurant in Montgomery County. The new business is scheduled to host a grand opening celebration on Thursday, April 24, complete with discounted coffee at 8500 Connecticut Ave. in Chevy Chase.  The 1,500-square-foot restaurant now employs 12 crew members and is open daily from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. and will be operated by local franchisee Jesse Luis, who will also be on hand for the celebration on Thursday morning. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is expected to be h…

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by Zak Failla
Hanover Township, NJ
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Whippany Chick-fil-A Opens With Familiar Face Behind The Counter Whippany Chick-fil-A Opens With Familiar Face Behind The Counter Whippany Chick-fil-A Opens With Familiar Face Behind The Counter
Whippany Chick-fil-A Opens With Familiar Face Behind The Counter A brand-new Chick-fil-A is officially open in New Jersey, serving up chicken sandwiches, waffle fries — and community connection. Located at 799 Route 10 in Whippany, the Hanover Towne Center location opened its doors on Thursday, April 17, and created approximately 100 new jobs, according to a press release from Chick-fil-A, Inc. The restaurant is led by local Owner-Operator Drew Blind, a longtime Chick-fil-A veteran who opened Morris County’s first Chick-fil-A in Morris Plains back in 2019. Blind started with the company in 2003 as a Team Member, where he even donned the famous Cow masco…

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by Cecilia Levine
Hartford, CT
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Taco Bell Sensation That Sold Out Fast Returns To Menu – And This Time, It's Staying Taco Bell Sensation That Sold Out Fast Returns To Menu – And This Time, It's Staying Taco Bell Sensation That Sold Out Fast Returns To Menu – And This Time, It's Staying
Taco Bell Sensation That Sold Out Fast Returns To Menu – And This Time, It's Staying Something crispy is coming back to Taco Bell – and this time, it's not just a limited drop. Taco Bell is bringing back its highly popular Crispy Chicken Nuggets, the fast-food chain said in a news release on Thursday, April 17. After quickly selling out when they launched in December 2024, the nuggets will be available again starting Wednesday, April 24. The popular item's return marks the first step in Taco Bell's broader plan to make crispy chicken – beyond just nuggets – a permanent part of its menu by 2026. "We're a taco place doing chicken our own way and like all our best moments, it…

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by Chris Spiker
Charlestown, MA
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Taco John's Expanding Into MA, CT With 22 New Restaurants On The Menu Taco John's Expanding Into MA, CT With 22 New Restaurants On The Menu Taco John's Expanding Into MA, CT With 22 New Restaurants On The Menu
Taco John's Expanding Into MA, CT With 22 New Restaurants On The Menu A Tex-Mex fast food chain popular in the Midwest and Great Plains is making a sharp move east with expansion plans in New England. Taco John's is in the process of opening 22 restaurants across Massachusetts and Connecticut, the company said in a news release on Wednesday, April 9. Three locations have already opened in the Bay State, with the newest one at 77 Summer Street in Boston's Downtown Crossing section. The chain began its New England expansion in 2023 with the opening of restaurants in Lawrence and Leominster. Before 2023, the nearest Taco John's to Massachusetts was in Ohio.…

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by Chris Spiker
Canton, MA
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Dunkin' Welcomes Spring With New Seasonal Items, Exclusive Offers: Here's What's On The Menu Dunkin' Welcomes Spring With New Seasonal Items, Exclusive Offers: Here's What's On The Menu Dunkin' Welcomes Spring With New Seasonal Items, Exclusive Offers: Here's What's On The Menu
Dunkin' Welcomes Spring With New Seasonal Items, Exclusive Offers: Here's What's On The Menu Dunkin' is rolling out bright new flavors, bold drinks, and limited-time offers to jumpstart the spring. Dunkin' is welcoming the warmer weather with new flavors, festive treats, and limited-time rewards nationwide starting on Tuesday, April 2. The chain is debuting Arctic Cherry Dunkin' Energy — a fizzy, fruity drink packed with caffeine, cherry, blueberry, and grapefruit flavors. The sparkling iced beverage is the latest in Dunkin's fast-growing energy drink line and is only available for a limited time. Joining the new drink is a festive Spring Munchkins Bucket, filled with 50…

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by Chris Spiker
East Brunswick, NJ
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New Chick-Fil-A Opening In East Brunswick: Here's Where, When New Chick-Fil-A Opening In East Brunswick: Here's Where, When New Chick-Fil-A Opening In East Brunswick: Here's Where, When
New Chick-Fil-A Opening In East Brunswick: Here's Where, When Calling all chicken lovers in Middlesex County.  A Chick-fil-A will be opening in East Brunswick at 371 Route 18 on Thursday, March 27. The restaurant will be open for dine-in, carryout and delivery from 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., with the drive-thru staying open until 10 p.m., Monday through Saturday. As always, Chick-fil-A is closed on Sundays. The restaurant is owned and operated by Chris Smith, a Montclair native, who began working at Chick-fil-A as a college student. Smith later relocated to Atlanta to work at a Chick-fil-A restaurant before entering the Chick-fil-A Leadership Developm…

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by Sam Barron
New Rochelle, NY
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McDonald's Digs Into Minecraft World With Limited-Time Movie Meals, Game Add-Ons McDonald's Digs Into Minecraft World With Limited-Time Movie Meals, Game Add-Ons McDonald's Digs Into Minecraft World With Limited-Time Movie Meals, Game Add-Ons
McDonald's Digs Into Minecraft World With Limited-Time Movie Meals, Game Add-Ons McDonald's is stacking up something special for Minecraft fans. McDonald's is turning its menu into a pixelated adventure with a limited-time meal inspired by "A Minecraft Movie", which will be released in theaters on Friday, Apr. 4. The fast-food chain announced the partnership in a news release on Thursday, Mar. 20. The Minecraft movie meal and Happy Meal will launch on Tuesday, Apr. 1. McDonald's will bring the video game's blocky world to life with exclusive in-game rewards, collectible toys, and a fiery new sauce. The limited-time meals offer Minecraft fans a chance to …

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by Chris Spiker
Elkton, MD
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First 100 Customers At Elkton Wendy's Grand Opening Get Year Of Free Food: Here's How First 100 Customers At Elkton Wendy's Grand Opening Get Year Of Free Food: Here's How First 100 Customers At Elkton Wendy's Grand Opening Get Year Of Free Food: Here's How
First 100 Customers At Elkton Wendy's Grand Opening Get Year Of Free Food: Here's How Wendy's is opening its newest Maryland restaurant with a deal fast-food fans won't want to miss: free food for a year. The new Wendy's location at 881 East Pulaski Highway in Elkton will hold a grand opening celebration on Saturday, Mar. 22. The first 100 guests in line when the restaurant opens at 10:30 a.m. will win one free sandwich, salad, or breakfast item every week for a year. The restaurant, operated by Flynn Group LP, officially opened on Wednesday, Feb. 19. It features a modern, updated design with open dining areas and a Coca-Cola Freestyle beverage dispenser for customized …

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by Chris Spiker
Ridgewood, NJ
Readers' Choice
Best Burger and Best Cheap Eats In Bergen County In 2024: White Manna Hamburgers Best Burger and Best Cheap Eats In Bergen County In 2024: White Manna Hamburgers Best Burger and Best Cheap Eats In Bergen County In 2024: White Manna Hamburgers
Best Burger and Best Cheap Eats In Bergen County In 2024: White Manna Hamburgers We are thrilled to announce that White Manna Hamburgers has been named Best Burger and Best Cheap Eats in Bergen County in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! According to its website, White Manna Hamburgers, a staple in the community since 1946, is celebrated for its simple yet unbeatable approach to burgers, crafting each patty fresh on the grill and pairing it with their signature pickles for a taste that stands the test of time. Readers' Choice voters seem to agree. "Great burgers, iconic location," said Wendy, one voter. "Please never change!" “Their hamburgers are so good a…

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