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May
16
2022
By Ellen Britt
Fast Food In The Metaverse – Have It Your Way!

Fast Food In The Metaverse – Have It Your Way!

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Ellen Britt for CNT #NFTEven if you don’t follow what’s going on in the world of cryptocurrencies, virtual worlds, the metaverse or anything else in this space, you may have noticed that many fast food chains are paying close attention!Things are heating up in the metaverse when it comes to fast food, as after all, you can have an avatar that works, shops and yes, eats in the metaverse. And it’s the eating part that fast food chains like McDonalds, Wendy’s, Burger Kings, Chipotle, Panda Express, Panera and Wingstop are betting on to get their brands established in this new digital…
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Mar
30
2022
By Ellen Britt
Two All-beef Patties, Special Sauce And More Comes To The Metaverse

Two All-beef Patties, Special Sauce And More Comes To The Metaverse

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Ellen Britt for CNT #NFT We’ve already brought you news about McDonald’s plans to take your order for a Big Mac in the metaverse and then deliver it (in reality!) to your door. Other restaurants want in as well. How would this work?  Your avatar would simply walk into your local metavese McDonald’s, place your order, pay for it and continue your metaverse interactions. Meanwhile, your order is prepared and that Big Mac will soon be at your door, without you ever having to step foot outside the metaverse, or get in your car and head for the drive through. Chomping…
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Feb
12
2022
By Troy Warren
Get Ready to Order Your Big Mac from a Virtual McDonald’s in the Metaverse

Get Ready to Order Your Big Mac from a Virtual McDonald’s in the Metaverse

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By Jelisa Castrodale | FoodAndWine.ComTroy Warren for CNT #Foodie  #NFTMickey D's, Panera, and more digital fast food restaurants could soon offer NFTs and actual food for delivery.Oh man, get ready to explain this one to your parents. Earlier this week, trademark attorney Josh Gerben reported that McDonald's had filed 10 new trademark applications indicating that it is planning to open a virtual restaurant in the online metaverse.According to documents shared by Gerben, the applications include trademark protections for "virtual food and beverage products;  downloadable multimedia files containing artwork, text, audio and video files and non-fungible tokens," as well as for…
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Dec
16
2021
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By Troy Warren
Ousted McDonald’s CEO returns $105M after misconduct

Ousted McDonald’s CEO returns $105M after misconduct

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By DEE-ANN DURBIN, Associated Press Troy Warren for CNT #Business  #EditorsPicks Former McDonald’s CEO Steve Easterbrook has paid back more than $105 million in equity awards and cash to the burger giant after it learned that he had lied about the extent of his misconduct while he was its top executive. “During my tenure as CEO, I failed at times to uphold McDonald’s values and fulfill certain of my responsibilities as a leader of the company,” Easterbrook said in a prepared statement issued Thursday by McDonald’s. “I apologize to my former co-workers, the board and the company’s franchisees and suppliers for…
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Nov
10
2021
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By Troy Warren
A Mariah Carey Menu Hits McDonald’s This December with 12 Days of Free Food

A Mariah Carey Menu Hits McDonald’s This December with 12 Days of Free Food

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By Mike Pomranz | FoodAndWine.Com Troy Warren for CNT #Foodie The "All I Want for Christmas Is You" singer is stealing Santa's thunder to give out free cheeseburgers and cookies to everyone in the country. With their Famous Orders series, McDonald's has repeatedly proven over the past year-plus that the biggest chain in the world has no problem courting the planet's biggest pop stars — from Travis Scott to J Balvin to BTS and, most recently, Saweetie. Others have tried to imitate this success: Popeyes recruited Megan Thee Stallion and, literally this morning, Tim Hortons announced a deal with Justin Bieber. But just in time for the holidays, McDonald's is reminding…
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Oct
17
2021
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By Troy Warren
McDonald’s McPlant Is Finally Arriving in the U.S. — But Only at Eight Locations

McDonald’s McPlant Is Finally Arriving in the U.S. — But Only at Eight Locations

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By Mike Pomranz | FoodAndWine.Com Troy Warren for CNT #Foodie McDonald's says the test "will help us understand how offering a burger with a plant-based patty impacts the kitchens in our restaurants." Nearly one year after McDonald's announced plans for its long-awaiting plant-based burger, the McPlant, the product is finally set for a public launch on U.S. shores… but only at a mere eight locations across the country. And not for another three weeks. The burger giant announced today that, starting November 3, eight locations would offer a limited-time test run of the burger which was made in collaboration with Beyond Meat but is…
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Sep
01
2021
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By Troy Warren
McDonald’s Restaurants Could Close Dining Rooms Again Due to the Delta Variant

McDonald’s Restaurants Could Close Dining Rooms Again Due to the Delta Variant

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By Mike Pomranz | FoodAndWine.Com Troy Warren for CNT #Foodie The burger chain reiterated to franchisees that closing seating areas should be considered if local COVID cases climb too high. Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, McDonald's has regularly taken actions the chain believed were in the best interest of its employees and customers. And even after months of reopening, the burger giant has been willing to backtrack when necessary: Earlier this month, McDonald's reinstituted its mask mandate — even for vaccinated customers — in areas with high or substantial transmission. Now, McDonald's once again appears to be bracing itself for a potential shift…
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Aug
07
2021
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By Troy Warren
That Guy with the World Record for Consuming Over 30,000 Big Macs Is Still Eating One Every Day

That Guy with the World Record for Consuming Over 30,000 Big Macs Is Still Eating One Every Day

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By Mike Pomranz | FoodAndWine.Com Troy Warren for CNT #foodie Watch Don Gorske explain his unique obsession in a new video from Guinness World Records. If you frequent food websites, you've probably come across Donald Gorske, even if the name doesn't ring a bell. He's not a celebrity chef or renowned winemaker, but he has achieved an oddly remarkable feat: In 2016, he was recognized by Guinness World Records for achieving "the most Big Mac burgers eaten in a lifetime." When his record was certified, Gorske had scarfed down burger number 28,788. A couple of years later, he eclipsed another milestone: 30,000 Big Macs. And in…
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Aug
01
2021
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By Troy Warren
Saweetie Is the Next Musician to Get a Signature McDonald’s Meal

Saweetie Is the Next Musician to Get a Signature McDonald’s Meal

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By Mike Pomranz | HollywoodReporter.Com Troy Warren for CNT The California rapper follows successful meals from Travis Scott, J Balvin, and BTS. It used to be that musicians showed off their success with a gold record — but in 2021, if you want to prove you're one of the biggest recording artists in the land, you do it with the Golden Arches. And next month, rapper Saweetie is claiming the top spot on McDonald's Signature Order countdown. For those in a need of a recap, last September, McDonald's launched its first celebrity-named meal since working with Michael Jordan in 1992. That Travis Scott combo was…
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Jun
23
2021
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By Troy Warren
McDonald’s launching national loyalty program in July

McDonald’s launching national loyalty program in July

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By Tim Darnell, Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT One of the world’s most iconic fast-food brands is finally launching a loyalty program nationwide. McDonald’s announced Tuesday its Rewards program is launching nationwide on July 8. The company’s biggest competitors, including Burger King and Wendy’s, as well as brands such as Chick-fil-A, Starbucks and Chipotle, have all had long-standing rewards programs. MyMcDonald’s Rewards is only available on its app and gives customers 100 points for every dollar spent. People who sign up will automatically get 1,500 points after their first order using the program, which is enough points for a chicken…
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