Dunkin' Donuts Is Banking on All-Day Sandwiches


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New Dunkin' Donuts Sandwiches

Looks like Starbucks and McDonald's aren't the only two chains who want a piece of breakfast between bread: starting this week, Dunkin' Donuts introduces two new sandwich offerings, to be offered at DD locations throughout the day — including breakfast, of course. The new sandwiches will "be familiar, but with a twist," said Stan Frankenthaler, Dunkin' Brands' executive chef and head of product Read more

5 Unbelievably Bad Fast-Food Breakfasts


Updated 01/23/12 10:43 AM · Posted by Prevention · 2 comments

5 Fast-Food Breakfasts You Should Never Eat

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! By Molly Raisch, Prevention Mom always said, “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” And she was right. Morning meals are essential to revving your metabolism and kick-starting your calorie burn, but indulging in a fat- and calorie-laden breakfast from your favorite fast-food chain could easily send Read more

Free and Inexpensive Ways to Treat Yourself


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Free Ways to Treat Yourself

Sometimes we just need a break! OnSugar blogger Everyday Baby Steps shares free and inexpensive ways to treat yourself. The other day I wrote about how my new hairstyle has improved my outlook. I also mentioned that I'm fortunate enough to blog for a wonderful local hair salon, and I'm able to trade my writing services for hair and beauty treatments. It's an awesome exchange! Even if you're Read more

Sugar Shout Out: Stylish Gift Ideas For Mom!


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Sugar Shout Out November 30, 2011

Cute and fashionable gift ideas for mom! Video: Is Britney Spears going to get engaged again? Holiday gifts for the bread lover in your life Gentle ways to help decongest clogged Winter pores Young adult novels worth reading again Celebrate baby: a Winter candyland first birthday Tips for decorating guest bedrooms Magical presents for Harry Read more

Leading Egg Supplier Under Fire For Health Violations


Updated 11/22/11 8:18 AM · Posted by · 8 comments

McDonald's Egg Supplier's Health Violations, Animal Cruelty

Have you always pooh-poohed those cage-free, organic eggs sold at the supermarket? Well, read ahead, because a new story may have you thinking twice. A 20/20 special airing today on ABC shows workers at Iowa-based Sparboe Farms — the fifth-largest shell egg producer in the US and main supplier for eggs at McDonald's — burning off the beaks of young chicks; dead, rotted hens being pulled out Read more

6 Surprising Health Mistakes Even Smart Women Make


Updated 11/07/11 6:47 AM · Posted by Prevention · 1 comment

Mistakes You Are Making That Harm Your Health

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! When was the last time you got 8 hours of sleep or lifted weights at the gym? You're not alone if you can't remember: Even some of the most savvy women didn't get the memo about these health-wrecking habits. Find out if you're among them. From the Editors of Prevention You're supposed to watch saturated fat and eat Read more

Taste-Off! Burger King vs. McDonald's Chicken Nuggets


Updated 11/26/11 5:29 PM · Posted by · 21 comments

BK Chicken Tenders vs. McDonald's Chicken McNuggets: Which One Is Better?

"Crispy. Tender. New," the Burger King website declares of its latest menu item, BK Chicken Tenders. Funny: they might've been new on the BK lineup, but we could've sworn we'd seen them somewhere. Oh, right, on the menu at every McDonald's worldwide for the last three decades as Chicken McNuggets. Much like the BK Breakfast Muffin was to the McDonald's Sausage McMuffin, the BK Chicken Tenders Read more

Jack in the Box Hopes to Boost Sales With Menu Changes


Updated 06/30/11 9:45 AM · Posted by · 6 comments

Jack in the Box Drops Menu Items, Toys From Kids' Meals

In hopes of boosting sales, Jack in the Box is thinking, well, outside of the box. Amidst criticism that the fast food chain has lost brand focus, the company has announced plans to drop toys from kids' meals, add new menu options for children such as apple bites, and cut a number of premium food items, among them the mini sirloin burgers, steak teriyaki bowl, pita snacks, and chorizo burger. Read more

Burger King Hopes to Change Its Message — and Fate


Updated 04/15/11 6:31 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Amidst Falling Sales, Burger King Changes Strategy

It's been a lackluster year so far for Burger King: worldwide sales are in decline, and while archrival McDonald's expands its empire by 50,000 new hires, the number two fast food chain has quietly laid off 375 US workers. But the King's not giving up his crown anytime soon. The company has plans to overhaul everything from its strategy and management to its menu items and pricing. Burger King Read more

Hey, Fast Food: What's With All the Snacks?


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Snacks at Fast Food Restaurants

Remember BK Burger Shots, Burger King's attempt to roll out mini hamburgers? Well, the fast food chain has announced today that it's bringing them back, along with other finger foods, like petite-sized breaded chicken sandwiches. The press release positioned BK Minis as perfect during mini golf or on a minibreak. But I'd like to know: what's the real reason behind this new fast food trend of all Read more