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· Celine Pun
Panda Express worker’s viral TikTok roast of early morning customers has fast-food employees chiming in
A 15-second video posted to TikTok by @isaiahafk shows a Panda Express worker expressing his dismay at the chain’s early-morning customers. While many in the video’s comments section offered up their arguments as to why some might want to purchase orange chicken at 10 a.m.,…
· Editorial Staff
How Two Chinese Immigrants Built a Billion-Dollar Fast-Food Empire More Successful Than In-N-Out
Panda Express, the beloved fast-casual dining restaurant, was founded by Chinese immigrants who believe treating their employees right is the key to building their now billion dollar empire. The Chinese-American fast food chain made $2 billion in sales in 2015 — three times that…
· Ryan General
Trader Joe’s Ex-President Launches Grocery Store That Sells Healthy Food at Fast-Food Prices
It looks like your common boutique supermarket, and with its aisles brimming with fresh produce and friendly staff assisting customers, it has nearly everything you would find in your typical suburban food store. But under the Whole Foods facade of carrot crates and egg carton…
· Michelle De Pacina
Culinary debate: Is Jollibee or Mesa a truer representation of Filipino culture?
A TikTok user, who goes by @Bittersweetblood, sparked a debate on social media after expressing their frustration with the frequent recommendation of Jollibee as the embodiment of Filipino culture, arguing that a better representation would be Mesa, a popular restaurant chain in…
· Carl Samson
Young Chinese couples are now saying ‘I do’ at McDonald’s
A growing number of young couples in China are reportedly choosing fast food chains like McDonald’s as wedding venues. The trend reflects broader shifts in wedding preferences, particularly among Gen Z who are embracing simplicity and affordability over traditional and lavish…
· Michelle De Pacina
Jollibee aims to overtake Starbucks in global coffee market
Jollibee Foods, led by CEO Ernesto Tanmantiong, is making a bold move into the global coffee market with ambitions to rival Starbucks. With a recent $238 million acquisition of a 70% stake in South Korea’s Compose Coffee, Jollibee aims to expand its coffee presence with over…
· Michelle De Pacina
USA Today readers say Jollibee’s fried chicken is best in US
Jollibee has once again received national recognition, ranking as the top fast-food chain for fried chicken in the U.S. USA Today editors recommended pairing Jollibee’s Chickenjoy with its “silky gravy” and ordering the sides. The Filipino chain competed against other popular…
· Michelle De Pacina
Jollibee data breach compromises millions of customers
The National Privacy Commission revealed a data breach affecting 11 million customers across Jollibee Group’s brands, compromising sensitive details like dates of birth and Senior Citizen ID numbers. Deep Web Konek, a cybersecurity firm, initially reported the breach on June 20,…
· Michelle De Pacina
White Castle celebrates ‘Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle’ 20th anniversary
White Castle is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the classic comedy film “Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle,” starring John Cho and Kal Penn. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Pizza Hut Japan piles more cilantro on ‘Too Much Coriander’ pizza
Pizza Hut Japan reintroduced its uniquely popular “Too Much Coriander” pizza, with the chain promising to add even more cilantro to put on top. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
KFC disposes of ‘Curse of the Colonel’ statue in Japan
KFC Japan has announced the disposal of a giant plastic statue of the fast-food chain’s iconic founder, Colonel Harland Sanders, which initially brought a “curse” to loyal Osaka’s Hanshin Tigers fans before evolving into their “good luck” charm. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
Houston opens first Filipino supermarket Seafood City
Seafood City, a popular Filipino supermarket chain in North America, recently opened its first Texas outpost in Houston. The grand opening: Situated near the First Colony Commons shopping center, the store, located in Sugar Land city, opened on Dec. 14. Seafood City, which…
· Ryan General
Watch: Grateful TikToker reveals Olive Garden’s cheesy little secret
“I went to the Olive Garden for my birthday and… I asked the waiter, ‘do you guys sell the cheese graters?’ And they do!”
· Bryan Ke
90-year-old employee at McDonald’s Japan says she plans to work until she turns 100
Tamiko Honda, a 90-year-old female employee at one of McDonald’s branches in Japan, believed that working in a job was a key to her health, and she would like to continue doing it until her centennial years. About her: Born in Uki City, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, in 1933, Honda…
· Ryan General
FBI, DoD report over 100 cases of Chinese nationals posing as tourists to breach US military bases
Some claimed to have inadvertently strayed onto military bases while following GPS directions to fast-food restaurants
· Bryan Ke
Manga artist over the moon after McDonald’s features ‘Hataraku Maou-sama!’ in promo video
Japanese manga illustrator Oniku was left in shock after McDonald’s U.S. featured the anime series “Hataraku Maou-sama!” (“The Devil is a Part-Timer”) in a recent promotional video. Key details: Released on Aug. 14, the one-minute video features cameos of McDonald’s and…
· Michelle De Pacina
Popeyes relaunches in China with 1,700-store expansion plan, menu aimed at Chinese palates
Fast-food franchise Popeyes has returned to China with plans to open over 1,000 stores across the country in the next decade. Popeyes’ relaunch: Over the weekend, record crowds attended the opening of Popeyes’ new flagship restaurant in downtown Shanghai. The brand, which aims…
· Isa Peralta
Filipino makeup brand goes viral with Jollibee-inspired eyeshadow palette
A makeup brand is quickly gaining popularity online for its unique Filipino food-inspired cosmetics. About the brand: Filipinta Beauty, a “conceptual, maximalist brand that celebrates the Philippines,” has been posting on social media platforms such as Instagram since August…
· Ryan General
TikToker makes $3,500 in a day talking about her McDonald’s job
“These influencers … they’re out here making so much money and they’re not putting in as nearly as much effort as like your day to normal f—— person”
· Editorial Staff
Burger King Japan launches Tom Yum Shrimp Whopper
Burger King Japan is experimenting with Thai flavors with its newest menu item: the Tom Yum Shrimp Whopper. The inspiration behind it: The limited-edition burger, which was launched on Friday, was inspired by tom yum kung, a hot and sour soup from Thailand.
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