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• Fast-food restaurants using new technology to reshape how customers place orders - Fast-food giants including McDonald's and Papa Johns race to implement AI-powered ordering systems to reduce errors and speed up customer service.
• Customer threatens to kill fast-food workers during heated dispute: 'She wanted her money back' - Fast-food workers in Missouri received death threats from an angry customer during a refund dispute, according to a Facebook post, with one employee being just 16 years old.
• McDonald's bets on giant burgers, secret menus and nostalgia, with US rollout still uncertain - McDonald's reportedly plans its biggest burger ever, the Big Arch, plus an official "secret menu" featuring viral food hacks for 2026 traffic boost abroad.
• Chick-fil-A's new frosted sodas, retro cups spark buzz and questions from fans and workers - New permanent menu items are an ode to its past, said Chick-fil-A, as a Golden Fan Cup sweepstakes now offers free food for a year. Fans and employees have plenty to say.
• McDonald's customer launches flying kick at employee during heated restaurant brawl - Shocking footage shows customer launching flying kick at McDonald's employee during heated fight at Brazil location. Viral video captures chaotic scene.
• Chili's trolls fast-food giants as value meals face backlash from price-weary consumers - Fast-food chains are facing consumer pushback as Chili's targets McDonald's, Wendy's and Burger King over rising prices and misleading "value meal" offers.
• Nebraska grandfather killed in 'freak accident' at McDonald’s drive-thru - A grandfather died days before Christmas in a "freak accident" at a Nebraska drive-thru after being pinned between his car and the payment window.
• McDonald's locks doors to keep out individuals who present 'a risk' in crime-ridden Minneapolis area - A viral McDonald's notice reveals new safety measures in Uptown Minneapolis amid rising crime. The restaurant is locking its doors even during business hours.
• Taco Bell fans declare 'Christmas miracle' as beloved menu item returns nationwide - Taco Bell fans call it "a Christmas miracle" as the beloved Quesarito returns nationwide Dec. 18 for a limited time, while the fast-food chain makes a plea to one NBA star.
• Vegan activists launch 'hateful' attacks on restaurant after it adds chicken, fish to its menu - New Jersey restaurant Goodbeet faces fierce backlash after adding chicken and salmon to its menu, sparking outrage from vegans and animal rights supporters.