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Starbucks has done just about everything it can to make you as comfortable as possible and to turn its ubiquitous coffee shops into your home away from home--but maybe it's made you too comfortable.

One important difference between your living room and your local Starbucks is (presumably) you don't have an army of strangers traipsing through your living room as your kick back with your iPad and your morning cup of coffee. It seems obvious enough, but apparently, according to the New York Times, it's a distinction that's increasingly lost on a number of people -- and they're losing their purses, wallets and laptops, too.

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]]>starbucksstarbucks stolen laptopsstarbucks theftJason BestMon, 02 May 2011 13:00:00 ESTStarbucks To Help Pinkberry Achieve Global Frozen Yogurt Dominationhttp://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/29/starbucks-to-help-pinkberry-achieve-global-frozen-yogurt-dominat/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/29/starbucks-to-help-pinkberry-achieve-global-frozen-yogurt-dominat/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/29/starbucks-to-help-pinkberry-achieve-global-frozen-yogurt-dominat/#commentsFiled under: ,

Pinkberry frozen yogurtPhoto: 1derbread Media, Flickr


If you have plans to vacation in Britain, Turkey, Morocco, and the Philippines this year, you might just find a tart, cold reminder of home. By the end of 2011, Pinkberry is planning to to be in 17 different international markets, according to Nation's Restaurant News.

The chain currently has 122 outposts in eight countries, and hopes to gain 30 more international locations (this in addition to more U.S. outposts). Part of the success of Pinkberry's growth is attributed to Starbucks, as many of its international franchisees also operate Starbucks locations. Moreover, Starbucks' president and CEO Howard Schultz sits on Pinkberry's board.

"Consumer brands have to look at the landscape through a global lens, as opposed to the domestic lens that Starbucks started from 40 years ago," Schultz told Business Week. Although Pinkberry has plenty of competition in the U.S. market--Cold Stone Creamery is adding froyo to its line this spring and Red Mango has plans to nearly double its domestic stores--there is less competition in the worldwide arena, explains Business Week. In fact, Pinkberry's highest-volume store is in Kuwait.

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]]>pinkberrystarbucksSlashfood EditorFri, 29 Apr 2011 15:00:00 ESTWill Starbucks Kill the Cake Pop?http://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/29/will-starbucks-kill-the-cake-pop/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/29/will-starbucks-kill-the-cake-pop/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/29/will-starbucks-kill-the-cake-pop/#commentsFiled under: ,

Starbucks cake popsPhoto: Starbucks


Please say this isn't the beginning of the end for cake pops.

Starbucks, America's largest coffee retailer, has begun serving cake pops -- and it's got the baking community up in arms. The pops are made by crumbling fresh cake and mixing the crumbs with frosting, then forming them into a ball and placing them on a stick. To make them pretty (and keep them fresh), they're dipped into a colorful candy coating.

The little pops have caught on like wildfire. (Cake that's portable, adorable, and has fewer calories than a whole slice? Sweet!) They're quickly overtaking cupcakes as the "must-have" item for baby showers, weddings, and birthday celebrations. And that's what has the folks over at Honest Cooking are worried. They know that anything that shows up at Starbucks is likely to experience backlash (and the pops they're serving up are no great shakes), and they don't want their favorite treat to meet that fate.

In an attempt to keep the pops in good favor, they've posted a killer recipe for Lemon Cream Cheese Cake Pops.

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]]>cake popsfeaturedstarbucksSlashfood EditorFri, 29 Apr 2011 11:00:00 ESTStarbucks Responds To Video Showing Rat On Store's Counterhttp://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/28/starbucks-responds-to-video-showing-rat-on-stores-counter/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/28/starbucks-responds-to-video-showing-rat-on-stores-counter/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/28/starbucks-responds-to-video-showing-rat-on-stores-counter/#commentsFiled under: ,

rat at StarbucksPhoto: YouTube

Despite a local resident finding what is believed to be a black rat inside a Starbucks located in Richmond, British Columbia, there is no cause for alarm, reports the Richmond Review. The YouTube video shot on April 21 shows the rodent scuttling around syrup dispensers.

As a result of the video, an environmental health inspector met with Starbucks management and quality assurance employees. Steve Chong, Richmond's chief public health inspector, told the Richmond Review that there is no indication of a rodent infestation. Pest control is now visiting the store daily, instead of weekly.

See the video of the rat below.

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]]>starbucksstarbucks ratSlashfood EditorThu, 28 Apr 2011 14:00:00 ESTTaco Bell May Countersue Group That Sued Over Beefhttp://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/28/taco-bell-may-countersue-group-that-sued-over-beef/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/28/taco-bell-may-countersue-group-that-sued-over-beef/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/28/taco-bell-may-countersue-group-that-sued-over-beef/#commentsFiled under:

taco bellPhoto: Like_the_Grand_Canyon, Flickr

Taco Bell is really not letting this whole beef lawsuit controversy go.

Here is the rough sequence of events: Taco Bell was sued for allegedly not using real beef, and Taco Bell fired back claiming that the charges were bogus. It launched an aggressive campaign to de-bunk the claims. The suit was dropped. Taco Bell demanded an apology.

Now, as it awaits said apology, Taco Bell thinks it deserves even more, and is considering countersuing, reports FoxNews.com. Taco Bell CEO Greg Creed tells Fox News that the company started of the year very strong but the consequences of the beef lawsuit resulted in a slower quarter, and that Taco Bell is suffering from the bad publicity.

We get what they're trying to do here, but frankly, it feels a little like beating a dead horse at this point. How about making tastier tacos instead?

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]]>taco belltaco bell lawsuitSlashfood EditorThu, 28 Apr 2011 12:00:00 ESTStarbucks Jumps Burger King & Wendy's To Become No. 3 U.S. Restaurant Chainhttp://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/27/starbucks-jumps-burger-king-and-wendys-to-become-no-3-u-s-resta/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/27/starbucks-jumps-burger-king-and-wendys-to-become-no-3-u-s-resta/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/27/starbucks-jumps-burger-king-and-wendys-to-become-no-3-u-s-resta/#commentsFiled under: ,

StarbucksPhoto: Justin Sullivan / Getty Images


Despite its coffee-centric menu, Starbucks is now the third largest restaurant chain in terms of domestic sales, according to Technomic's listing of America's top 500 restaurant chains in total 2010 U.S. sales. Completing the trifecta is McDonald's in the number one spot, followed by Subway at number two. USA Today explains that Starbucks' rise to the top signifies a shift in the American palate. For decades, McDonald's, Burger King and Wendy's dominated the top three, and all served a similar hamburger-focused menu. Now, within the new top three, only McDonald's serves burgers. Overall, the top 500 chains reported a 1.8% sales growth in 2010, with total estimated sales of $234 billion.

Here's the Top 5 list:
1. McDonald's
2. Subway
3. Starbucks
4. Burger King
5. Wendy's

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]]>burger kingMcdonaldsstarbuckswendysSlashfood EditorWed, 27 Apr 2011 13:00:00 ESTChipotle Facing Natural Chicken Shortagehttp://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/27/chipotle-facing-major-chicken-shortage/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/27/chipotle-facing-major-chicken-shortage/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/27/chipotle-facing-major-chicken-shortage/#commentsFiled under: ,

Chipotle chicken burritoPhoto: Eric M. Martin, Flickr


Ay, caramba! Chipotle is running low on natural chicken, particularly at its restaurants in Southern California, reports the Orange County Register. This is a pretty big deal. After all, the chain likes to tout that its ingredients are a cut above your average fast-food fare, and let's be honest: to a certain crowd, part of the appeal of Chipotle is the side dish of sanctimony you get to enjoy as you imagine the chicken that's now the star of your burrito clucking around some bucolic barnyard somewhere while its KFC-destined kin were shivering in a cage waiting for their next mega-dose of antibiotics.

A spokesman for Chipotle told the Register that the chain had experienced a "disruption" in its supply of naturally raised chicken but that it's working to resolve the problem. There was no explanation as to why, all of a sudden, naturally raised chickens are in short supply. Alas, apparently the country doesn't keep a strategic reserve of the cluckers like it does for oil.

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]]>chipotlechipotle chicken shortagechipotle mexican grillchipotle natural chickenJason BestWed, 27 Apr 2011 11:00:00 ESTBurger King's New Campaign Targets Kidshttp://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/26/burger-kings-new-campaign-targets-kids/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/26/burger-kings-new-campaign-targets-kids/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/26/burger-kings-new-campaign-targets-kids/#commentsFiled under: ,

Burger King Thor toys

TV commercials are so last century -- burger chains are now heading online in an effort to get kids (and their parents) more engaged with their brands. Burger King is the latest to join the trend with its upcoming "Thor" marketing push, reports Nation's Restaurant News.

With the purchase of a Kids' Meal at the restaurant, kids get small toys related to the Marvel comic in addition to codes that entitle them to exclusive digital-comics chapters at its kids' website, www.ClubBK.com. The four comic strips are a prequel to the movie, which opens May 6.

And the chain isn't alone in its digital push. As we reported earlier, McDonald's is getting in the web game with its McWorld.com site ("Ronaldgrams," anyone?), and later in May, Wendy's plans to host "Wendy's Family Week" on "Wheel of Fortune" to encourage customers to enter an online sweepstakes.

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]]>burger kingmcdonaldsrestaurants onlineRestaurantsOnlinewendysSlashfood EditorTue, 26 Apr 2011 13:00:00 ESTWalmart Testing Online Grocery Servicehttp://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/25/walmart-testing-online-grocery-service/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/25/walmart-testing-online-grocery-service/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/25/walmart-testing-online-grocery-service/#commentsFiled under: ,

Wal-MartPhoto: Robyn Beck, AFP / Getty Images


As rumored ealier this month, Walmart has begun test marketing Walmart To Go, its online grocery delivery service, in San Jose, California. In an effort to compete with the likes of Peapod, Fresh Direct and Amazon Fresh, Walmart To Go is offering aggressive pricing with delivery charges that start at five dollars, reports the New York Times. Products include "fresh produce, meat and seafood, frozen, bakery, baby, over-the-counter pharmacy, household supplies and health and beauty items."

The prices are impressive. The New York Times found that a 64-ounce carton of Horizon milk was $3.50 on Walmart's site, versus $3.99 from Peapod and $4.29 on Fresh Direct. Similarly, 16 ounces of celery was only $1.98 at Walmart, with Peapod charging $3.29 and Fresh Direct $3.49. There are trade-offs, though. Customers can't always choose the number of items for purchase -- fruits like oranges and lemons are only available in large bags.

Douglas McIntyre of Daily Finance is wary of the move, warning that it may cost the retailer impulse purchases of other items. "Walmart may pick up a new category of customers with home-delivered groceries. But it risks losing one of its best ways of luring people into its stores to buy things other than groceries," he says. The New York Times also points out that online delivery is a tough business, citing the high-profile bust of dot-com giant Webvan in 2001, among others.

But don't count them out. Walmart has size on its side: they're the biggest grocer in the country, with about 33 percent of the United States market share.

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]]>featuredonline groceriesOnlineGrocerieswalmartWalmart to gowalmart.comSlashfood EditorMon, 25 Apr 2011 14:30:00 ESTArby's Jr. Buffalo Chicken Sandwich Reviewedhttp://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/25/arby-s-jr-buffalo-chicken-sandwich-reviewed/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/25/arby-s-jr-buffalo-chicken-sandwich-reviewed/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/25/arby-s-jr-buffalo-chicken-sandwich-reviewed/#commentsFiled under: ,

Arby's Jr. Buffalo Chicken SandwichPhoto: Erik R. Trinidad


Arby's used to pride itself solely on its signature item -- the roast beef sandwich, and all its variations thereof -- but let's not forget that they also serve chicken, as well as salads and deli-style sandwiches. These days, their menu is quite diverse for a fast food chain -- much like their sibling restaurant chain Wendy's -- which they celebrate in song with their kitschy new jingle "Good Mood Food." However, there should be a disclaimer at the bottom of their ads which reads, "*Does not necessarily put you in a good mood," because sometimes their food just gets you full without really doing anything to your emotional state. Such is the case with the new Jr. Buffalo Chicken Sandwich. Here's how it rates:

The Claims: Arby's Jr. Buffalo Chicken Sandwich, a new addition to their Value Menu, is "value sized crispy tender all white-meat chicken," topped with shredded lettuce and Buffalo sauce on a toasted sesame seed bun. (Approx. 340 calories.)

The Price:$1.29. (Prices may vary at participating locations.)

Get our verdict after the jump.

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]]>arbysarbys buffalo chicken sandwicharbys menuErik R. TrinidadMon, 25 Apr 2011 14:00:00 EST10 Fattiest Meals at Chain Restaurantshttp://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/25/10-fattiest-meals-at-chain-restaurants/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/25/10-fattiest-meals-at-chain-restaurants/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/25/10-fattiest-meals-at-chain-restaurants/#commentsFiled under: ,

nachosPhoto: Getty Images

Ok, so it's not exactly a surprise that the huge bacon cheeseburgers and loaded beef burritos at your favorite chain restaurants are packed with fat. But chicken and broccoli pasta? The Daily Meal reveals this healthy-sounding dish from Ruby Tuesdays contains more calories than any other item on their dinner menu. (And a jaw-dropping 96 grams of fat.) Think you're safe opting for an appetizer instead? Reconsider: The innocent-appearing nachos at Houlihan's have 147 grams of fat piled between those delicious golden tortilla chips. And the rest of the list is just as shocking. Makes a Whopper (670 calories, 40 grams of fat) sound downright healthy, doesn't it?

Get the full list of the 10 Fattiest Chain Restaurant Meals at the Daily Meal.

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]]>high-fat restaurant dishhoulihansolive gardenRuby TuesdaysSlashfood EditorMon, 25 Apr 2011 13:00:00 ESTFree Starbucks Coffee to Celebrate Earth Dayhttp://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/22/free-starbucks-coffee-to-celebrate-earth-day/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/22/free-starbucks-coffee-to-celebrate-earth-day/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/22/free-starbucks-coffee-to-celebrate-earth-day/#commentsFiled under: ,

Free Starbucks coffee on Earth DayPhoto: Starbucks

Here's a pretty irresistible Earth Day offer from Starbucks: Bring in a reusable travel mug, get a free brewed coffee.

Last year the company ran the same offer and claims to have saved a million paper cups. Which is no small change.

And just in case you're wondering, you can get a 10-cent discount on your coffee every day at Starbucks when you bring in your own mug.

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]]>Earth Dayfree coffeestarbucksSlashfood EditorFri, 22 Apr 2011 13:30:00 ESTMcDonald's to Bump Prices, Yet Ads Wax Fifties Nostalgichttp://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/22/mcdonalds-to-bump-prices-yet-ads-wax-fifties-nostalgic/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/22/mcdonalds-to-bump-prices-yet-ads-wax-fifties-nostalgic/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/22/mcdonalds-to-bump-prices-yet-ads-wax-fifties-nostalgic/#commentsFiled under: ,

Replica of 1955 McDonald's in Des Plaines IllinoisPhoto: Jeff Haynes, AFP / Getty Images


As food costs are expected to rise about four percent in the United States and Europe from last year, McDonald's plans to raise its prices slightly and gradually. In March, the company raised all menu items by one percent, reports Nation's Restaurant News, and plans to "keep taking small, additional menu price increases."

McDonald's emphasized that it would not raise prices beyond the food-away-from-home inflation rate because, explains Pete Bensen, McDonald's Corp. chief financial officer, it is bad for traffic.

In a somewhat ironic move given the price increases, McDonald's has recently launched an ad campaign in Nordic countries that recalls the McDonald's of yore. The ads advertise a 1955 original version of the famous burger that used to sell for 15 cents.

Watch the new ad after the jump.

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]]>fast foodmcdonaldsmcdonalds adSlashfood EditorFri, 22 Apr 2011 13:00:00 ESTFeds Launch Criminal Investigation Against Chipotlehttp://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/22/feds-launch-criminal-investigation-against-chipotle/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/22/feds-launch-criminal-investigation-against-chipotle/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/22/feds-launch-criminal-investigation-against-chipotle/#commentsFiled under:

ChipotlePhoto: Neff Conner, Flickr

Looks like a federal investigation is bursting Chipotle's gold-wrapped bubble. The Denver-based burrito chain is once again under investigation for the hiring of illegal workers, this time in 59 Washington, DC, and Virginia locations.

Last year, approximately 450 Chipotle workers from Minnesota were fired after the Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials raised questions about the validity of the worker's documents. This time around, ICE officials have "pulled the papers on every employee, about 25 in each location," reports WUSA9.

Chipotle spokesperson Chris Arnold told WUSA9 that every employee is required to fill out an I-9 form and that they are looking into their online E-Verify tool that looks into an applicant's status.

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]]>chipotleimmigration lawSlashfood EditorFri, 22 Apr 2011 11:00:00 ESTTaco Bell Demands an Apology After Beef Lawsuit Droppedhttp://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/21/taco-bell-demands-an-apology-after-beef-lawsuit-dropped/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/21/taco-bell-demands-an-apology-after-beef-lawsuit-dropped/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/21/taco-bell-demands-an-apology-after-beef-lawsuit-dropped/#commentsFiled under:

taco bellPhoto: Moto@Club4AG, Flickr

Love may mean never having to say you're sorry, as the old Love Story theme goes, but lawsuits are another thing. Taco Bell would like an apology from the folks who brought (and then withdrew) the lawsuit against them that claimed their meat mixture was less than 35 percent beef. "Would It Kill You to Say You're Sorry?" asks the ad Taco Bell has launched today in newspapers across the country. Damage control is expensive, and the fast-food giant has spent millions in an ad campaign bolstering up its image as a result of the lawsuit.

They've even produced a video of Taco Bell CEO Greg Creed explaining that "Lawyers Got it Wrong!"

We'll see if an apology makes tomorrow's news, but we're not holding our breath.

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]]>Taco Bell lawsuitSlashfood EditorThu, 21 Apr 2011 13:00:00 EST7-Eleven Slurpee Built for Twohttp://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/21/7-eleven-slurpee-built-for-two/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/21/7-eleven-slurpee-built-for-two/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/21/7-eleven-slurpee-built-for-two/#commentsFiled under: ,

7-Eleven SlurpeePhoto: 7-Eleven

7-Eleven has a new Slurpee scheme that will let you mix and match your flavors. On June 11, the company's launching a dual-chambered cup and special straw that allows you to sip one flavor at a time, or both at once. Just in case you really need to know how Peach Dragon Fruit tastes with a Mountain Dew White Out. We can only imagine the orders at 3 a.m.

And when is a Slurpee like the hammer of a Norse god? The Blue Lightening Blast Slurpee, says 7-Eleven, is "inspired by Thor," the upcoming movie, that is. You're prompted to "drop the hammer on your tongue... for a thunderous taste." We're still waiting for the Kryptonite Krush Slurpee.

Find out about more great shakes and frozen drinks coming this spring and summer.

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]]>7 elevenfrozen drinksslurpeeSlashfood EditorThu, 21 Apr 2011 11:00:00 ESTAnother Child Served Alcohol: Four-Year-Old Gets Mudslide at Chili'shttp://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/20/another-child-served-alcohol-four-year-old-gets-mudslide-a/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/20/another-child-served-alcohol-four-year-old-gets-mudslide-a/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/20/another-child-served-alcohol-four-year-old-gets-mudslide-a/#commentsFiled under:

Chili'sPhoto: Julep67, Flickr


In what can only be described as a bizarre and unintentional trend in the chain restaurant industry, yet another child was accidentally served alcohol, this time at Chili's, reports ABC news. There have been similar incidents recently at both The Olive Garden, in which a two-year-old was served sangria, and Applebee's, in which a 15-month-old was served a margarita.

The 4-year-old child, Brooklynn Morris, was allegedly served a mudslide instead of a chocolate shake and had three to four sips before she announced that she didn't like it. Her mother tasted the drink and immediately recognized the alcohol. Brooklynn was brought to the hospital and diagnosed with alcohol-ingestion overdose.

The mother, Tyree Davis, remarked to CBS, "I don't want it to ever happen again ... to any child, because I know this just happened last week to someone, and I heard about it, and it's crazy that it just happened to us yesterday."

ABC reports that ERJ Dining, the owner of Chili's, claims that the girl was served fruit punch and it was the mother that was served the alcohol drink.

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]]>ApplebeesChilisOlive GardenOliveGardentoddler served alcoholSlashfood EditorWed, 20 Apr 2011 11:45:00 ESTWendy's Fries vs. McDonald's Fries: Taste Testhttp://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/20/wendys-fries-vs-mcdonalds-fries-taste-test/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/20/wendys-fries-vs-mcdonalds-fries-taste-test/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/20/wendys-fries-vs-mcdonalds-fries-taste-test/#commentsFiled under: ,

Wendy's Fries vs. McDonald's FriesPhoto: Erik R. Trinidad


The Wendy's vs. McDonald's french fry war is heating up. You've probably read the latest pronouncement: "In a national taste test, consumers said Wendy's fries taste better than McDonald's. When asked which they thought taste better after sampling both, 56% of participants chose Wendy's Natural-Cut Fries with Sea Salt. Only 39% preferred the taste of McDonald's."

Go ahead; be skeptical. That info comes straight from Wendy's website -- it's a part of their new ad campaign to topple McDonald's long-running reign as "America's Favorite Fries (McDonald's trademark phrase, by the way). And although that claim is on the pompous side, it's not without clout -- enough people have raved about them over the decades that McDonald's very identity is synonymous with those fried spuds. While some may disagree with their claims, there's no denying that McDonald's fries have set the standard that others in the fast-food industry aim for. Burger King has been trying to dethrone the Golden Arches for years, once even claiming victory after their own taste-test survey.

Wendy's claims their nationwide French fry survey was conducted by an independent research firm in eight American cities. However, there's some question about whether their resulting data is skewed -- it's their marketing campaign, after all.

We figured it was time for an unbiased review:

The Claims (From Their Websites): Wendy's latest fries are "made from 100% Russet potatoes and sliced 'natural-style' with the skin on for additional texture and taste, then cooked in proprietary oil that has 0 grams trans fat per serving. They are finished with a dusting of natural sea salt to further enhance the flavor." (Medium size: 420 calories.)

McDonald's "World Famous Fries" are "golden on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside. Made with quality potatoes and cooked in our canola oil blend for zero grams of trans fat per serving." (Medium size: 380 calories.)

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]]>mcdonalds friestaste testTasteTestwendys friesErik R. TrinidadWed, 20 Apr 2011 11:00:00 ESTNew Shakes, Slurpees, and Frappes Take a Walk on the Weird Sidehttp://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/19/new-shakes-slurpees-and-frappes-take-a-walk-on-the-weird-side/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/19/new-shakes-slurpees-and-frappes-take-a-walk-on-the-weird-side/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/19/new-shakes-slurpees-and-frappes-take-a-walk-on-the-weird-side/#commentsFiled under: ,

new summer slushies and shakesPhotos: 7-Eleven; Arby's; Dunkin Donuts


Love the jolt of a good old Mountain Dew? Then you're going to flip for the new very yellow, very slushy Dunkin' Donuts' Mountain Dew Coolatta, coming in May.

But before you plan a summer-long date with a poolside Dew-latta, you might want to check out USA Today's round-up of the other new (and slightly weird) spring and summer frozen drinks, from fruity Slushees to lemonade chillers.

Oreo cookie fans, heads up: The Sonic Double Stuf Oreo Blast (also being introduced in May) is made with ice cream that's made with the cookie's cream filling. No twisting apart your chocolatey outsides anymore to get to the middle. We're in.

Get all the details at USA Today.

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]]>dunkin donutsfrozen drinksmilkshakesSonicSlashfood EditorTue, 19 Apr 2011 17:00:00 ESTTaco Bell Meat Lawsuit Withdrawnhttp://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/19/taco-bell-meat-lawsuit-withdrawn/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/19/taco-bell-meat-lawsuit-withdrawn/http://www.slashfood.com/2011/04/19/taco-bell-meat-lawsuit-withdrawn/#commentsFiled under:

Taco BellPhoto: soundman1024, Flickr

Remember the lawsuit filed against Taco Bell that claimed the fast-food giant's seasoned beef was, well, less than all beef? Turns out, the lawsuit's been dropped, reports the Associated Press.

Taco Bell always contended that the lawsuit was "absolutely wrong," the AP reports. And the company spent a total of $7 million dollars in advertising to drive the point home that their seasoned meat is 88% beef.

Guess it worked. Beasley Allen, the law firm that filed the suit, said the marketing and product disclosure that Taco Bell offered changed their minds, and they withdrew the suit. Apparently all they wanted was for chalupa-loving customers to know that 12% of the meat in their sandwich was beef-free.

Read the whole story at The Huffington Post.

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]]>fast foodTaco Bell lawsuitSlashfood EditorTue, 19 Apr 2011 11:00:00 EST