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🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

After 10 years, Burger King changed its iconic 'Whopper' forever: what’s new and why it decided to modify the hamburger

Burger King has revamped its iconic Whopper for the first time in a decade, aiming to enhance its appeal while maintaining its signature grilled flavor.

Feb 27 • 11:40 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

1 day with Mette Frederiksen: "I have dinner with my family. I eat a burger, and I don't do that very often"

Mette Frederiksen shares insights from a hectic day that began in Ukraine and involved multiple changes to her election announcement plans.

Feb 27 • 10:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

I tried iconic British burger chain — there was one thing missing

A review of Wimpy, the iconic British burger chain, reveals a nostalgic experience with disappointing food.

Feb 27 • 04:53 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Life & Tech

Burger King cooks up AI chatbot to spot if employees say ‘please’ and ‘thank you’

Burger King is launching an AI chatbot named Patty to monitor employee interactions with customers, specifically looking for polite phrases like 'please' and 'thank you.'

Feb 27 • 00:23 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Foundation ANA and Burger King Ecuador present the ANA Combo, a solidarity collaboration

Foundation ANA and Burger King Ecuador launched the ANA Combo, aimed at empowering Ecuadorian women and their families.

Feb 26 • 21:59 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Labor exploitation, the investigation into delivery riders reaches McDonald's, Burger King and Esselunga

Investigators have begun examining labor practices at major food chains including McDonald's, Burger King, and Esselunga as part of a broader investigation into the exploitation of delivery riders.

Feb 25 • 13:17 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Digital sleuths and burger deliveries: Inside the true crime scene outside Nancy Guthrie’s home

The article explores the unique situation outside Nancy Guthrie's home where digital content creators and journalists gather, and highlights a food delivery incident involving a delivery worker bringing food for a streaming influencer related to the case.

Feb 24 • 23:11 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

HU: A fast food center opens in Helsinki

A joint restaurant featuring Burger King and Taco Bell is set to open in Tikkurila, Helsinki, in March.

Feb 24 • 13:15 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Nolita, the bar that has been open for a month on Madrid's Ponzano street and already has a waiting list to try its eel salad and burger

Nolita is a newly opened bar in Madrid that has quickly gained popularity, featuring unique dishes like eel salad and burgers, drawing in customers despite being in an area facing culinary challenges.

Feb 23 • 23:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

I tried the viral 5-ingredient M&S chicken sandwich and it's better than McDonald's or Burger King

A review highlights the popularity of Marks & Spencer's Chicken Kyiv dip used in a homemade sandwich that rivals fast food options.

Feb 21 • 16:03 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Gourman on Furia St.: 'Probably the best burgers in the city right now'

The article reviews Furia St., a burger spot in Ecuador, highlighting its excellent burgers and overall experience despite initial skepticism due to its advertising.

Feb 21 • 12:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

KFC, Nando's and Burger King drop chicken welfare pledge amid national shortages

Major food chains including KFC, Nando's, and Burger King have retracted their commitment to using slow-growing chickens due to national supply shortages, prompting backlash from animal welfare advocates.

Feb 20 • 21:01 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Hamburger Festival in Palermo: When and Where is the Burger Fest with More Than 100 Varieties and What Are the Prices

The Hamburger Festival in Palermo, Argentina, returns for its ninth edition on February 20-21, featuring over 100 types of burgers, free admission, and various food and beverage options.

Feb 19 • 20:12 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Noise in Nightlife: When DJs Should Play at the Burger Joint

A popular nightlife spot in Schwabing, Wedekindplatz, is planning to evolve by allowing DJs to perform in a burger restaurant after hours.

Feb 18 • 15:53 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Lisa Magnusson: Of Course We Should Say Veggie Burgers and Oat Milk

The meat and dairy lobby is pushing for a ban on terms like 'veggie burger' and 'oat milk,' claiming it is to protect the public from being 'misled'—a stance the author argues is nonsensical.

Feb 15 • 05:11 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Good news for Houston: the burger chain that opens a new branch

In-N-Out is set to open a new location in Humble, Texas, as part of a revitalization plan for the Deerbrook Mall area, enhancing local economic activity.

Feb 14 • 15:05 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"I will help you make real friends" : Burger King parodies the controversial AI collar ad Friend.com

Burger King has parodied the controversial Friend.com AI collar ad campaign by mimicking its style and slogans in a humorous advertising campaign in Paris.

Feb 14 • 10:31 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Schumer's 'E. coli' burger photo resurfaces after another Dem's grilling skills get torched: 'What is that?'

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger faced backlash on social media for a photo of her grilling that was compared to Chuck Schumer's infamous burger photo.

Feb 13 • 23:41 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Food firms urge Europe not to ban calling non-meat products ‘sausages’

Food companies in Europe are lobbying against a proposed ban on using terms like ‘sausage’ and ‘burger’ for non-meat products, arguing it could create confusion for consumers.

Feb 13 • 00:01 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

"Yellow Vests" beaten in a Burger King: six to twenty months of prison with a suspended sentence requested against nine CRS

Nine police officers face suspended prison sentences for the violent treatment of protesters in a Burger King during a Yellow Vests demonstration in 2018.

Feb 12 • 17:08 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

The 2,100 calorie burger deemed too dangerous to sell to the public

A new 2,100 calorie burger has been created but is considered unsafe for public sale due to its extreme calorie content and potential health risks.

Feb 12 • 14:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

You can now order chicken burger dipped in chocolate and people have same question

A fast food restaurant in the UK has introduced a chocolate-dipped chicken burger, which has intrigued many food lovers and prompted widespread curiosity.

Feb 10 • 12:31 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Do you want a FREE hamburger? Carl's Jr. will be giving them away on February 14; here's how you can get yours

Carl's Jr. is offering a promotion for Valentine's Day where couples can receive a free burger by kissing at the counter when purchasing a combo.

Feb 9 • 16:04 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'I tried KFC's brand new cheesy burger - there's one thing I'd do differently'

A reviewer shares their experience tasting KFC's new Cheesy Melt Burger, highlighting its unique features and personal preferences.

Feb 9 • 15:29 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Opening of the trial of 9 CRS who struck 'yellow vests' in a Burger King in 2018

A trial has commenced for nine riot police officers accused of violently attacking 'yellow vest' protesters in a Paris Burger King in 2018.

Feb 9 • 08:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Super Bowl LX menu includes eye-watering £133 burger as fans forced to spend £12.50 on beer

Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium features an extravagant menu with high prices, including a £133 burger and £12.50 beers, as fans prepare for the big game.

Feb 8 • 22:37 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Super Bowl LX food and drink prices revealed with £132 burger and super expensive beer

The NFL has unveiled a luxurious menu for Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium, highlighting extravagant food and drink prices.

Feb 8 • 21:25 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Why the sales of Carrefour, Burger King, and other companies are delayed in Argentina?

Negotiations for the sale of various companies in Argentina are facing delays due to numerous factors, including market expectations and changes in government signals.

Feb 8 • 21:13 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

From a $180 burger to $40 crab nachos, 6 of the top Super Bowl eats and drinks

Super Bowl LX features a diverse menu highlighting local Bay Area cuisine, with extravagant offerings designed to impress attendees and showcase the region’s culinary identity.

Feb 7 • 21:09 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Calais: a march to 'demand justice' after the suicide of a Burger King employee

A march took place in Calais to demand justice following the suicide of a Burger King employee, as an investigation is launched into allegations of workplace harassment.

Feb 7 • 19:38 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"There is an intense battle between chains": burger, crousty, fried chicken... The fast-food war has been declared

The fast-food industry is experiencing fierce competition with chains and independents aggressively attracting consumers through lower prices and newer menus.

Feb 7 • 10:30 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

Long queues for Bap's burgers

This article discusses the popularity of Bap, a burger place in Östermalm, Stockholm, highlighted in DN's food review series for offering tasty meals at reasonable prices.

Feb 6 • 15:04 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Vedran Ćorluka celebrates his 40th birthday. Franka showed what kind of card their son made for him

Vedran Ćorluka celebrated his 40th birthday with his wife Franka Batelić at a burger restaurant, where their son Viktor created a birthday card for him.

Feb 5 • 16:45 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

10 Signs That the Burger Is Not Made of Pure Beef

The article discusses 10 indicators that reveal a burger may not be made entirely of pure beef, highlighting the presence of fillers or artificial additives in fast food products.

Jan 15 • 11:41 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Life & Tech

Fast-food giant experiments with biggest burger yet

McDonald's is experimenting with super-sized burgers and secret menu items to attract consumers in 2026.

Jan 13 • 15:46 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

The new China no longer buys the American dream: why Starbucks and Burger King suffer so much in the Asian giant

American companies Starbucks and Burger King are ceding control of their businesses to local partners to maintain their presence in an increasingly hostile Chinese market.

Jan 10 • 04:30 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

How the legendary ace earned more at burger and chicken stands than in his magnificent career!?

Shaquille O'Neal has made more money through his restaurant franchises and endorsements than he ever did during his NBA career.

Jan 6 • 19:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Life & Tech

Six Strips and a Burger in One Bite. Restaurants Introduce 'Ozempic Menu'

With the rise of drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, restaurants worldwide are re-evaluating their menus and reducing portion sizes as a new dining era begins.

Jan 3 • 11:19 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

I went to London New Year's Eve fireworks - it was ruined by the price of a burger

An attendee shares their disappointing experience of the costly London New Year's Eve fireworks, highlighting expensive tickets and overpriced food.

Jan 2 • 10:59 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Burger King confirms 30 new UK restaurants to open in 2026

Burger King UK plans to open 30 new restaurants in 2026 despite economic challenges and increased labor costs, backed by strong revenue performance.

Dec 30 • 13:39 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

2025 was the year of the burger – The 6 standout addresses we noted

The article highlights six notable burger spots in Athens that define the culinary experience of 2025, celebrating a variety of burger styles that resonate with flavor and purpose.

Dec 30 • 10:45 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Burger Disco Club: Here you do all three in this order, even on Mondays

The Burger Disco Club in the heart of Athens offers a unique experience by combining a burger joint with a vibrant disco atmosphere, hosting live music events that party until dawn.

Dec 27 • 11:00 UTC

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