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Huge Crowds Turn Out To Opening Of First Raising Cane's Fast-Food Restaurant In Enfield Huge Crowds Turn Out To Opening Of First Raising Cane's Fast-Food Restaurant In Enfield
Huge Crowds Turn Out To Opening Of First Raising Cane's Fast-Food Restaurant In Enfield An early opening of a much-anticipated restaurant in Connecticut led to a miles-long line amid freezing temperatures and snow. Popular Fast-Food Chain Will Be Making CT Debut In 2024: Here's When, Where The first day of business in Hartford County for Raising Cane’s restaurant, locatedin the town of Enfield, was a fun affair with lines of excited customers waiting to be one of the first to sample one of the country's fast-food hotspots and the deal is, that they only sell chicken fingers and sides. A shot of the line of traffic waiting to visit the new Raising Cane's restaurant …
'McFlation': $7 Egg McMuffin At CT McDonald's Sparks Outrage 'McFlation': $7 Egg McMuffin At CT McDonald's Sparks Outrage
'McFlation': $7 Egg McMuffin At CT McDonald's Sparks Outrage A pricey breakfast sandwich purchased at a Connecticut McDonald’s is sparking outrage on social media. The Fairfield County breakfast order, which was shared by Bespoke Investment Group on X, was placed on Saturday, Jan. 27 just off of I-95 in the town of Fairfield, according to the posted picture of the receipt. “What has the world come to??” the user asked, showing that the receipt included two Egg McMuffins, costing a total of $14.58 — or $7.29 each — and a bacon, egg, and cheese McGriddle for another $7.19. “Outrageous pricing,” Bespoke wrote. $7.29 for one McDonald’s Egg McMuf…
Popular Hot Chicken Eatery Chain To Open Pair Of New CT Locations Popular Hot Chicken Eatery Chain To Open Pair Of New CT Locations
Popular Hot Chicken Eatery Chain To Open Pair Of New CT Locations Fans of crispy hot fried chicken will want to look out for two upcoming restaurants that will soon be opening up in Connecticut.  Haven Hot Chicken, a franchise known for its Nashville Hot Chicken that already has several locations in the state, will be opening two new locations in Fairfield and the New Haven County town of Oxford in Spring 2024.  The new restaurants, once open, will serve the chain's signature menu of crispy fried chicken in addition to vegetarian options. All menu items range in spice from "Country," or not spicy, to "Haven," or extremely spicy.  Both…
This CT Eatery Has Best French Fries In State, Report Says: 'Hand Cut With Love, Care' This CT Eatery Has Best French Fries In State, Report Says: 'Hand Cut With Love, Care'
This CT Eatery Has Best French Fries In State, Report Says: 'Hand Cut With Love, Care' An eatery known for serving up plenty of delicious fried food is being recognized as having the best french fries in Connecticut, according to a new report.  Fairfield County's Fryborg, located in Trumbull at 10 Broadway, was named as having the best fries in the entire Nutmeg State, according to a report by lovefood.com. The eatery, which was started in 2011 when its owner Jon "finally decided to not suck at life," according to its website, specializes in hand-cut fries, burgers, sandwiches, and even donuts.  In its write-up of the establishment, lovefood called the eatery'…
Subway Opens New Global Dual-Headquarters In CT: 'Strategic Relocation' Subway Opens New Global Dual-Headquarters In CT: 'Strategic Relocation'
Subway Opens New Global Dual-Headquarters In CT: 'Strategic Relocation' Iconic sandwich seller Subway has opened a new global dual headquarters in Connecticut.  The new Fairfield County office space, located in the city of Shelton at 1 Corporate Dr., is located within 10 miles of the fast food company's former headquarters in Milford, the company announced on Monday, Oct. 23.  The new three-floor 90,000 square-foot space is meant to bring improvements for employees and advance the company's "multi-year transformation journey," Subway officials said. "Connecticut has been at the heart of Subway’s story for nearly 60 years," Chief Executive Office…
New Shake Shack Location Opens In South Windsor At Evergreen Walk New Shake Shack Location Opens In South Windsor At Evergreen Walk
New Shake Shack Location Opens In South Windsor At Evergreen Walk A new Shake Shack location in South Windsor has begun serving burgers, fries, and shakes to hungry customers. The Hartford County fast food eatery opened at 601 Evergreen Way on Thursday, Feb. 16 at 11 a.m., marking the sixth location in Connecticut and the second in the county.  The Shake Shack location is the latest business to open its doors at the Promenade Shoppes at Evergreen Walk, a popular outdoor mall. The restaurant celebrated its first day in business with a grand opening celebration attended by employees and local officials, including Mayor Liz Pendleton and Town Manager Micha…
McDonald's Is Giving Away Free Item For Two Days This Week McDonald's Is Giving Away Free Item For Two Days This Week
McDonald's Is Giving Away Free Item For Two Days This Week Astrology buffs fretting over the so-called Mercury retrograde can take solace at their local golden arches. Tuesday, May 10, marks the start of a two-day promotion at McDonald’s where customers can receive a free McChicken or McDouble by purchasing medium fries via the McDonald’s app, Yahoo News reports. The idea is to quell any anxieties people may have ahead of the supposed turbulent period using one of the best coping mechanisms around - fast food. During retrograde, the planet Mercury appears to move backward in the sky thanks to an optical illusion. The phenomenon is slated to end Fr…
Here's Where McDonald's Has Pulled Large Fries From Menu Due To Shortage Here's Where McDonald's Has Pulled Large Fries From Menu Due To Shortage
Here's Where McDonald's Has Pulled Large Fries From Menu Due To Shortage Some McDonald’s locations won’t be asking customers if “you’d like some fries with that.” A growing global potato shortage has started to slowly spread, forcing some chains to pull large fries from their menu to help ration the popular potato product. Some restaurants “are facing a fry-tening supply crunch on French Fries,” which limits some chains’ ability to supply large fries, something the company dubbed a “sacra-fries.” Rationing first began in Japan in December, where the company could only supply small fries to customers, a move that extended through January due to “delays in the …
Here's When McDonald's Customers Can Order 'Menu Hacks,' Combining Already-Existing Items Here's When McDonald's Customers Can Order 'Menu Hacks,' Combining Already-Existing Items
Here's When McDonald's Customers Can Order 'Menu Hacks,' Combining Already-Existing Items McDonald's has announced some new fan-inspired "hacks" will soon be added to the fast-food chain's menu. Beginning Monday, Jan. 31, customers can, for a limited time, order custom "menu hack" items, which combine existing menu items to create a new meal. The new menu features combinations such as the "Hash Brown McMuffin," which is a sausage McMuffin made with a hash brown inside, and the "The Crunchy Double," which combines chicken nuggets with a Double Cheeseburger. which menu hack will you build yourself first? see u 1.31(1) land, air & sea(2) crunchy double(3) hash brown mcmuff…
McDonald's Offering Free Breakfast Meals For Educators This Week McDonald's Offering Free Breakfast Meals For Educators This Week
McDonald's Offering Free Breakfast Meals For Educators This Week McDonald's is offering free breakfast meals to thank educators across the country this week. The fast-food chain announced that from Monday, Oct. 11, through Friday, Oct. 15, educators can receive their free meal during breakfast hours by showing a valid work ID. The free meals will be available to all educators, including teachers, administrators and school staff, the company said. who’s ur fav educator we should put on our sign? pic.twitter.com/ZFmXKI8nU5 — McDonald's (@McDonalds) October 8, 2021 The free meals will include an entrée breakfast sandwich, hash browns and a drink. “We…
COVID-19: McDonald's To Close Indoor Seating Areas In Some Parts Of US COVID-19: McDonald's To Close Indoor Seating Areas In Some Parts Of US
Covid-19: McDonald's To Close Indoor Seating Areas In Some Parts Of US McDonald's is preparing to close its indoor seating areas as cases of the delta variant increase across the United States, according to a new report. The fast-food chain had previously announced plans to reopen indoor dining in all of its franchises by Labor Day as long as there wasn't a resurgence of COVID-19, after closing it down in 2020, according to a report from Reuters. The company has now told its locations to close indoor seating areas in places where the virus is spreading quickly.  Reuters reported that McDonald's recommended that restaurants close indoor seating in places …
Look Who's Latest Fast-Food Chain To Add Fried Chicken Sandwich To Menu Look Who's Latest Fast-Food Chain To Add Fried Chicken Sandwich To Menu
Look Who's Latest Fast-Food Chain To Add Fried Chicken Sandwich To Menu It seems the chicken sandwich fast-food wars are heating up again with McDonald's jumping into the fray with a new line of sandwiches.  McDonald's announced on Wednesday, Feb. 24, it was releasing a new crispy chicken sandwich, which is joining its roster of longtime favorites like the Big Mac, Quarter Pounder, Egg McMuffin, and Filet-O-Fish. Not unlike the famous Popeye's sandwich, the new fried sandwich features a crispy fillet made with all-white meat chicken topped with crinkle-cut pickles and served on a  potato roll. But not be outdone, the chain will also offer two additio…
McPlant: McDonald's To Test Meat-Free Burger McPlant: McDonald's To Test Meat-Free Burger
McPlant: McDonald's To Test Meat-Free Burger McDonald’s is officially dipping its toes in the vegetarian market with the McPlant, a newly developed plant-based patty that is set to debut as soon as next year. The McPlant offers a new option for some seeking a healthier, vegetarian option from the fast-food giant. “As we have worked to better understand customer demand, some markets around the world have tested plant-based products,” McDonald’s International President Ian Borden said in a statement. Related story - Vote Now: Do You Plan To Try Burger King's Plant-Based 'Impossible Whopper'? “Informed by those learnings, we have creat…