Former Corporate Chef Says McDonald's Is Losing Customers Due to Price Hikes
"So, lower income folk, McDonald’s is not the place you wanna go for affordable food options anymore.”
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Impress Your Sweetheart With One of These Valentine's Day Date-Night Recipes From TikTok
An intimate three-course Valentine’s Day dinner for two for $25? Yes, it's possible. TikTok has you covered on all things V-Day date night.
We Tried That: Starbucks New Valentine's Day Drinks Are a Chocolate Lover's Dream
One of these drinks wasn't exactly what we were expecting, and the other one exceeded our expectations by far.
Woman Claims Panera Employee Took Advantage of Her Sister with Special Needs
A woman claimed her sister with syndrome was the victim of a gift card scam pulled off by a Panera employee.
Snoop Dogg and Master P Sue Walmart and Post Foods Over Snoop Cereal
Snoop Dogg is known for many things, including cereal. Where can you buy Snoop Loopz, now called Snoop Cereal? Here's the latest update on the cereal.
Ambitious Kitchen Shares Her Fool-Proof Valentine's Day Recipes (EXCLUSIVE)
Monique Volz of Ambitious Kitchen sat down with Distractify to discuss what recipes in her arsenal are the best and easiest for Valentine's Day.
Husband Turns Kitchen into a Chipotle for His Wife Because the Restaurant Has Been "Slackin"
A viral TikTok taken by a husband and wife couple has captured the hearts of users on the app after he made an at-home Chipotle for her.
We Tried That: Here's the 4-1-1 on What the Cheetos Crunchy Buffalo Snacks Really Taste Like
Cheetos Crunchy Buffalo snacks are here in time for all of your game day parties, and we tried them to see if the flavor is close to Flamin' Hot or not.
Reheating Rice Isn't Advised Due to Bacteria, But It Probably Won't Kill You
Reheating rice can lead to food poisoning, but it isn't your every day sort of bacteria. Rice is special in terms of "leftover" foods.
Taco Bell Customer Slams “250%” Price Increase of Cheesy Rice and Bean Burrito
A recent Reddit post sparked a conversation on food inflation after they highlighted how a once low-cost Taco Bell item soared in price.
Burger King Has the Candied Bacon Whopper for a Limited Time
Burger King is introducing a new sandwich to its loyal customers. Where can you get the Candied Bacon Whopper? Read on for details.
Guy Calls Out Trader Joe's for Selling Salmon Fillet With Visible Fin
A video of a Trader Joe's customer went viral after he revealed that the salmon fillet he purchased still had a fin attached. Yikes! Full story here.
Woman Gets Stood up by Date, Realizes She Was Catfished by Restaurant to Dine There
A woman shared how she was catfished on a dating app — by a restaurant using what now seems like a common scam to lure customers inside.
'Cost of Convenience': DoorDash Customer Pays $13 for a Single Bottle of Fanta
A $13 DoorDash order for a single bottle of Fanta has folks bewildered.
Is Chipotle Serving Mac and Cheese and Ribs? Let's Dig Into the Wild Story Behind the Rumor
After one customer took to social media to out their local Chipotle for serving mac and cheese and ribs, the jokes came flooding in. Is this real?
We Tried That: Taco Bell's Cinnamon Twists Cereal May Not be Here for Very Long
We tried Taco Bell's first cereal straight from the fast food chain, Cinnamon Twists Cereal, and it's a take on a popular dessert menu item.
Luck or Responsibility? Delving Into the Meaning of Finding the Baby in a King Cake
If you find the baby in your slice of king cake, you become the "king" or "queen" of the evening and are responsible for hosting the next year's party and providing the cake.
We Tried That: Doritos Dinamita Snacks Come in Four New Flavors, but Some Pack Serious Heat
We tried the newest Doritos Dinamita snacks in time for your Superbowl party, and we have some thoughts on which sticks are best.
Woman Says Her Top "Single Life Hack" Is Getting Take-Out Kids' Meals From Outback
A savvy woman spills the beans on her secret money-saving hack: Ordering kids' meals from Outback for takeout! Dive into the full scoop below.
Why Was Fruit Stripe Gum Discontinued? Millennials Want Answers
Are you even a millennial if you didn't chew stripe gum? Even if it only lasted 10 seconds, we are sure going to miss that little rainbow zebra!
The Man Who Invented the Whopper Jr. Did It by Accident
The Whopper Jr. was created accidently by Luis Arenas-Perez, whose quick thinking for a grand opening birthed the popular menu item.
We Tried That: Icee Blue Raspberry Peeps Are As Strange as They Sound, TBH
Icee Blue Raspberry Peeps are another flavor combination from Peeps, and we tried them to see if they should be here to stay or not.
Fed-up Pinkberry Employee Eats Rude Customer's Frozen Yogurt in Front of Her
A woman has gone viral for allegedly visiting the fast food restaurant Pinkberry every night, attempting to get refunds for what she purchased.
Loyal Customers of the Sweet Lady Jane Bakery Don't Believe the Shop's Reasons for Closing
The Sweet Lady Jane has been serving Los Angeles residents since 1988 but the beloved bakery closed its doors in December 2023. What happened?
Taco Bell Customer Sneaks 5-Gallon Jug Into Taco Bell, Fills It With Baja Blast
A Taco Bell customer went viral on social media for his deceptive "hack" to getting 5-gallons of Baja Blast using a duffel bag. Get the full story.
We Tried That: Taco Bell's Double Berry Freeze Is Here for a Limited Time
Taco Bell rolled out a new frozen beverage called the Double Berry Freeze. And before you taste it, we tried it out to see if it might wow customers.
Restaurant Customer Says His Real ID Was Confiscated and Staff Refused to Give It Back
A TikToker recorded the conversation a police officer had with a member of restaurant staff after they confiscated his ID for thinking it was fake.
“Grocery Shopping Just Makes Me Livid Now” — Man Shocked by Massive Weekly Supermarket Bill
A grocery shopper dished on the anxieties of going to the supermarket due to high prices.
Man Reviews 1-Star and 5-Star Pizza Huts to See if There’s Actually Any Difference
A guy who ordered the same exact meal at a 1-star and a 5-star Pizza Hut and documented his findings on how accurate online ratings are.
We Tried That: Messy Cheese Fries Honestly Have Nothing on Burger King Cheesy Tots
Burger King brought back cheesy tater tots, and some customers have been waiting a while for the return of this snack, so we tried it ourselves.
Woman Proves to Chick-Fil-A Manager Restaurant Is “Blasting” Music at 2 AM to Stop Loiterers
A woman set out to prove a Chick-fil-A location was blasting music at 2 AM after initial conversations with its manager proved fruitless.
“They Think the Chefs Are Always Drunk” — Restaurant Workers Reject Stereotypes in Viral Clip
A viral clip "dispelling" restaurant server stereotypes is making the rounds on TikTok, but there's a twist at the end.
Guilt-Ridden Mom Can’t Get Over “Death Certificate” That Came with Wagyu Beef Purchase
A mom's viral video recording her heartbreaking reaction to reading the "death certificate" of some Wagyu beef she purchased is going viral.
Here's How to Get McDonald's Kerwin Frost Toys
McDonald's is collaborating with artist Kerwin Frost to release "adult Happy Meals." How can you get a toy created by Kerwin? Details ahead.
McDonald's Has Introduced a Secret Golden Nugget as Part of Its Latest Collab
McDonald's new secret golden nuggets are super rare, but what does it mean to get one, and when did the fast food chain introduce them?
We Tried That: Cheetos Flamin' Hot Cinnamon Sugar Popcorn Puts an Emphasis on the Heat
Cheetos Flamin' Hot Cinnamon Sugar Popcorn is here for the holidays, and we had to try it to see how the spicy and sweet flavors work together.
“No Fly List Coming in Hot” — Man Cooks Shrimp, Mashed Potatoes in Airplane Bathroom Mid-Flight
A man recorded himself cooking shrimp and mashed potatoes in an airplane bathroom during the middle of a flight.
Are You Supposed to Peel the Casing on Slim Jims? TikTok Debates
Slim Jims contain a thin collagen casing that can be peeled off each meat stick before eating. But there is debate over whether to peel it or not.
“Girl’s Never Heard of a Ghost Kitchen” — Woman Says DoorDash Restaurants Are Lying to You
A food delivery app user exposed a simple "hack" customers can use to spot if their food is being made by a Ghost Kitchen.
"I Got Food Shamed at Panera" — Customer Says Employee Shamed Her for Picking Bread as Side
A Panera customer said that they were "food shamed" by an employee of the franchise after picking a baguette as her lunch order side.
These Freebies Will Make National Cookie Day That Much Better
National Cookie Day is Dec. 4, but before going to your favorite chain restaurant, see if there's a deal for a freebie you can redeem while you're there.
We Tried That: Popeyes Chicken Wings Offer a Serious Kick in All Five Flavors
Popeyes has a new permanent menu item, chicken wings, and we tried them all to figure out which one is the best and which one we would probably not try again.
Most Dedicated DoorDasher of All Time: Gets Hit by Car, Still Completes Delivery Order
A popular DoorDasher who delivers food via bicycle in the Washington D.C. area recorded himself getting hit by a car and still completing his order.
No Thanksgiving Dinner? No Problem! These Fast Food Restaurants Will Be Open
In lieu of a home-cooked meal, several fast food eateries will be open on Thanksgiving Day, including McDonald's, Boston Market, and Burger King.
Man Says His Kindness Earned Him a Lifetime Starbucks Gift Card and TikTok Is Both "Jealous and Happy"
When a kind man earns a lifetime Starbucks gift card, TikTok says there is moral to his story.
NYC Restaurant Blasted for “Sad” Charcuterie Board: “Bet It Was $50 Too”
A sad charcuterie board in an NYC restaurant is getting steamrolled on TikTok by commenters who were shocked by its lack of variety.
We Tried That: Kraft Singles Souplings Put Grilled Cheese and Soup in the Palm of Your Hand
We tried Kraft Singles Souplings, which are dumplings that feature tomato soup and a creamy grilled cheese sandwich as one combined flavor.
We Tried That: Mtn Dew Game Fuel Is the Middle Ground Between Soda and Energy Drinks
We tried Mtn Dew’s two new Game Fuel flavors in November 2023 that are in partnership with two different popular video games.
We Tried That: KFC Wraps Offer More Than Just Fried Chicken in a Pocket
We tried KFC’s new wraps, which come in three different options, and we were able to figure out which one is the best of them all.
17 Fun Gifts for Those Who Never Skip Breakfast
Looking for the perfect gift for a breakfast lover? Look no further — here are gift ideas for those who love coffee, bacon, and all things breakfast.