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Get Paid $31K+ To Eat Pizza Hut As Taste-Tester: Here's How Get Paid $31K+ To Eat Pizza Hut As Taste-Tester: Here's How
Get Paid $31K+ To Eat Pizza Hut As Taste-Tester: Here's How Pizza Hut is offering a paycheck for something many people already do for free: eating pizza crust. The chain is looking for a "Hut Crust Connoisseur" to taste, test, and review its new crust flavors as part of a promotional hiring campaign. The role comes with a $31,415.92 salary, the first seven digits of the mathematical constant pi, in celebration of National Pi Day on Saturday, March 14. The Hut Crust Connoisseur will also receive a year of free pizza and official bragging rights as the company's crust reviewer. "You eat your crust," Pizza Hut's job listing says.&n…
Mom Shot Outside Linden Wendy’s While Kids Sat In Back Seat: Campaign Mom Shot Outside Linden Wendy’s While Kids Sat In Back Seat: Campaign
Mom Shot Outside Linden Wendy’s While Kids Sat In Back Seat: Campaign A 35-year-old Elizabeth woman was shot while sitting in her car outside a Linden Wendy’s with her two young children, authorities and loved ones said. Just after 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 15, officers responded to 709 S. Wood Ave. on reports of shots fired, according to Linden Police Capt. Christopher Guenther. Officers found the victim seated in a vehicle in the parking lot with a single gunshot wound. She was treated at the scene and transported to Newark University Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, Guenther said. Friends identified the victim as Nelkys, a mother of two and small…
Oreo, Reese's Thrill Fans With New Crossover Snacks: When You Can Get Them Oreo, Reese's Thrill Fans With New Crossover Snacks: When You Can Get Them
Oreo, Reese's Thrill Fans With New Crossover Snacks: When You Can Get Them After years of hints, hacks, and wishful thinking, two of the country's most iconic snacks are making things official. Reese's Peanut Butter Cups and Oreo announced a long-awaited collaboration on Wednesday, July 30. Candy and cookie fans will soon enjoy two new products combining the widely popular chocolate and peanut butter treats. The Reese's Oreo Cup and the Oreo Reese's Cookie will have their "hard launch" on Tuesday, Sept. 2. "When we heard the incredible demand for a Reese's and Oreo mashup, we knew we had to make magic happen," said Dan Mohnshine, the vice president of US con…
Wendy's Newest Meal Takes Dark Turn With Wednesday Addams: See What's In It Wendy's Newest Meal Takes Dark Turn With Wednesday Addams: See What's In It
Wendy's Newest Meal Takes Dark Turn With Wednesday Addams: See What's In It It's a collaboration of dreams (or nightmares, really) for fans of a hit Netflix show. Wendy's is releasing a "Meal of Misfortune," themed after the mysterious comedy "Wednesday." The meals will be available in US restaurants on Monday, Aug. 4. The show starring Jenna Ortega features Wednesday Addams, a character originally from the classic sitcom "The Addams Family." Part one of the second season debuts on Wednesday, Aug. 6. The limited-time meal includes "Rest in 10-Piece" chicken nuggets, small "Cursed & Crispy" french fries, two mystery "Dips of Dread" sauces, and a cherr…
Snack Wrap Hype Boosts McDonald's Sales After Slump, New Data Shows Snack Wrap Hype Boosts McDonald's Sales After Slump, New Data Shows
Snack Wrap Hype Boosts McDonald's Sales After Slump, New Data Shows The return of the McDonald's Snack Wrap has spiced things up for the chain after it suffered a sharp sales decline as Americans cut back on restaurant spending. The snack wrap returned to US menus on Thursday, July 10. On that day, McDonald's saw a 15% jump in foot traffic compared to an average day in 2025, and an 11.4% jump compared to a typical Thursday, according to Placer.ai. The surge continued into the weekend, with a 22.3% traffic rise on Friday, July 11, compared to an average 2025 day. "After nine years of pent-up demand, fans showed up in full force to celebrate the re…
10 Worst Fast-Food Meals For Your Waistline: Does Your Favorite Make The List? 10 Worst Fast-Food Meals For Your Waistline: Does Your Favorite Make The List?
10 Worst Fast-Food Meals For Your Waistline: Does Your Favorite Make The List? Fast food might feel like a lifesaver. It’s quick, cheap (well, it used to be), and just a drive-thru away. Whether you’re running late for work or feeding a car full of hungry kids, there’s a certain kind of comfort in knowing a burger and fries are accessible and close. But that convenience comes at a cost, and not just to your wallet. Behind the bright menus and friendly slogans are meals packed with calories, sodium, sugar, and fat, often more than your body needs in an entire day. And it’s not always obvious. What looks like a “regular combo” might be pushing 2,000 calories before desse…
McDonald's Snack Wraps Return, Fast-Food Rivals Heat Up 'Wrap Battle': What To Know McDonald's Snack Wraps Return, Fast-Food Rivals Heat Up 'Wrap Battle': What To Know
McDonald's Snack Wraps Return, Fast-Food Rivals Heat Up 'Wrap Battle': What To Know One summer after Kendrick Lamar and Drake's intense rap feud, a new "wrap" battle has emerged. The McDonald's Snack Wrap has officially returned to US menus on Thursday, July 10. Fans have been eagerly waiting for its comeback after it was removed from many domestic restaurants in 2016. The wrap, which puts chicken breast, lettuce, cheese, and sauce inside a soft flour tortilla, first debuted in 2006, according to Food Network. Several versions were introduced over the years before it was discontinued. While some locations kept the McDonald's Snack Wrap on the menu, it finally disappeared …
CEO Leaving Fast Food Giant To Run Hershey's Chocolate: 'Once-In-A-Lifetime Opportunity' CEO Leaving Fast Food Giant To Run Hershey's Chocolate: 'Once-In-A-Lifetime Opportunity'
CEO Leaving Fast Food Giant To Run Hershey's Chocolate: 'Once-In-a-lifetime Opportunity' The CEO of Wendy's is ditching hamburgers for chocolate as he agrees to be in charge of Hershey's. Kirk Tanner will take over as CEO of The Hershey Company on Monday, Aug. 18, the chocolate giant announced on Tuesday, July 8. The former PepsiCo executive will replace longtime leader Michele Buck, who will stay on in a senior advisory role during the transition. Tanner will leave his president and CEO position with Wendy's on Friday, July 18. "I am truly honored to be chosen as the next leader of a company I've long admired," Tanner said. "Throughout my career, I've remained …
Wendy's, Takis Spice Up Summer With Fiery New Meal: Here's What's In It Wendy's, Takis Spice Up Summer With Fiery New Meal: Here's What's In It
Wendy's, Takis Spice Up Summer With Fiery New Meal: Here's What's In It Wendy's is cranking up the heat at the start of summer. The fast-food chain is teaming up with Takis, a spicy brand of rolled tortilla chips. Starting Friday, June 20, customers can buy the limited-time Takis Fuego Meal, which combines Wendy's spicy chicken with the crunch and kick of Takis chips. The new meal includes the Takis Fuego Chicken Sandwich, a spicy filet topped with crushed Takis Fuego chips, chili lime sauce, creamy corn spread, and cheddar cheese sauce. The meal also has classic Wendy's fries tossed in chili lime seasoning and served in a special tear-away bag. Customers…
McDonald's Snack Wrap Return Date Finally Revealed: Here's When It's Back McDonald's Snack Wrap Return Date Finally Revealed: Here's When It's Back
McDonald's Snack Wrap Return Date Finally Revealed: Here's When It's Back After years of impatiently waiting, McDonald's fans will finally be able to eat the chain's beloved snack wraps once again. McDonald's will officially bring its snack wrap back to US menus on Thursday, July 10. The company announced the highly anticipated return in a news release on Tuesday, June 3. The Chicago-based chain's announcement was an homage to NBA legend Michael Jordan's famous 1995 fax announcing his return to basketball: "CHICAGO (June 3, 2025) – The following statement was released today by Joe Erlinger, President of McDonald's USA, in response to questions about th…
Popeyes Unveils New Snack Wraps As Fast-Food Chicken Wars Heat Up Popeyes Unveils New Snack Wraps As Fast-Food Chicken Wars Heat Up
Popeyes Unveils New Snack Wraps As Fast-Food Chicken Wars Heat Up McDonald's is falling behind in the snack wrap race to a company known for cooking up very popular chicken. Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen announced the launch of its new chicken snack wraps on Monday, June 2. The $3.99 wraps will come with Popeyes' hand-breaded chicken tenders in either a classic, spicy, or honey mustard spread. The limited-time wrap also includes lettuce, shredded cheese, and crunchy pickles. The snack is wrapped in a tortilla inspired by the fast-food chain's famous biscuits. The move puts Popeyes in direct competition with Burger King and Wendy's, which added snack wra…
NEW PHOTOS: Driver Extricated After Car Slams Tree On Route 4 In Paramus, Police Say NEW PHOTOS: Driver Extricated After Car Slams Tree On Route 4 In Paramus, Police Say
NEW Photos: Driver Extricated After Car Slams Tree On Route 4 In Paramus, Police Say A driver was rescued from a vehicle that crashed into a tree on Route 4 in Paramus on Friday night, Feb. 7, authorities said. 12-07-25 at approximately 20:41 hours members of Paramus Fire, Rescue, Police, EMS responded to a motor vehicle accident... Posted by Paramus Fire Department on Friday, February 7, 2025 The crash occurred in the eastbound lanes near Wendy's by Paramus Road, according to Paramus Police Chief Robert Guidetti. The male driver, who was complaining of pain, was being extricated from the wreckage by the Paramus Fire Department and Rescue personnel as of 9:30 p.m.,…
25-Cent Burgers Now Available At Wendy’s: Here’s How Long 25-Cent Burgers Now Available At Wendy’s: Here’s How Long
25-Cent Burgers Now Available At Wendy’s: Here’s How Long Wendy’s is kicking off 2025 with a celebration that extends well beyond the New Year.  The burger chain is offering its iconic Dave’s Single for just 25 cents as part of a special promotion running through Sunday, March 2, in partnership with Grubhub. The promotion began on Thursday, Jan. 9. How To Get It Here’s how customers can snag this unbeatable price: Place an order of $20 or more (before tax, tip, and fees) through Grubhub. Add a Dave’s Single to the order. The burger’s price will automatically drop to 25 cents at checkout once the requirements are met. Additional Promotions…
Wendy’s Begins Closures Of 140 Locations Nationwide Wendy’s Begins Closures Of 140 Locations Nationwide
Wendy’s Begins Closures Of 140 Locations Nationwide Wendy’s has started planned closures of 140 restaurants across the US. The closures are part of a strategic effort to streamline operations and focus on more profitable locations amid rising operational costs and stiff competition. Wendy’s CEO Kirk Tanner said the restaurant selected for closure are “outdated and located in underperforming areas,” according to CEO Today. The closures are expected to end by year's end. Two Ohio locations were among the first to close, according to the Dayton Daily News. Other locations of scheduled closures have not been released. Customers voiced frustr…
Aldi Opening In Wayne Aldi Opening In Wayne
Aldi Opening In Wayne Grocery shoppers in Wayne will have another place to peruse the aisles. Aldi, a German supermarket chain, will be opening at the Plaza Square Shopping Center at 625 Hamburg Turnpike in the township, according to Regency Centers, which owns the shopping center.  The store will be 42,816 square feet, according to Regency Centers. An opening date has not been announced. Tenants at Plaza Square include a Wendy's and a T-Mobile. Aldi's has 61 locations in the Garden State, according to its website. 
Pinned Pickup Driver Freed In Route 4 Rollover Pinned Pickup Driver Freed In Route 4 Rollover
Pinned Pickup Driver Freed In Route 4 Rollover Paramus firefighters extricated the driver of a pickup truck following a rollover crash on Route 4 in front of Wendy's early Tuesday. The crash left the truck on its side, the driver pinned and the eastbound highway closed near Paramus Road shortly after 7 a.m. Nov. 14.  Traffic on the westbound side thickened with rubberneckers. A Paramus EMS ambulance took the driver to Hackensack University Medical Center with injuries that didn't appear life-threatening after members of the borough Heavy Rescue Squad got him out. The crash left the truck on its side, the driver pinned and the eas…
GOTCHA: Citizens ID Assailant Who Broke Eye Socket Of Patron At Lyndhurst Wendy's: Police GOTCHA: Citizens ID Assailant Who Broke Eye Socket Of Patron At Lyndhurst Wendy's: Police
Gotcha: Citizens ID Assailant Who Broke Eye Socket Of Patron At Lyndhurst Wendy's: Police A 55-year-old fast-food customer had his eye socket broken when a Lyndhurst man nearly half his age sucker-punched him, authorities said. Eric Martinez, 28, fled the Wendy’s on Ridge Road after bashing the Belleville man in an entirely unprovoked attack as the victim waited online around 3:30 p.m. last Thursday, Sept. 14, Lyndhurst Detective Lt. Vincent Auteri said. Lynchurst Officer Joseph White retrieved surveillance images that were then published (see collage above), the lieutenant said. Soon calls began coming in. Police had obtained an arrest warrant when Martinez chose to surrender…
Paramus Police Nab Former HS Basketball Star-Turned-Repeat Offender Wanted In Multiple Towns Paramus Police Nab Former HS Basketball Star-Turned-Repeat Offender Wanted In Multiple Towns
Paramus Police Nab Former HS Basketball Star-Turned-Repeat Offender Wanted In Multiple Towns The criminal career of a former Paramus high school basketball star continued a violent trend when he fought with borough police who seized him on an out-of-town warrant, authorities said. Repeat offender Jordan David Dufont, 23, was wanted in Westwood on charges of harassment and witness tampering when officers from the borough and Emerson tried to stop his car around 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 28, they said. He sped off, however. An alert was issued for the 2016 Audi that the former Paramus Catholic High School shooting guard was driving, Paramus Police Chief Robert M. Guidetti said, bu…
Tractor-Trailer Marble Load Shifts, Thickens Traffic On GWB Approach Tractor-Trailer Marble Load Shifts, Thickens Traffic On GWB Approach
Tractor-Trailer Marble Load Shifts, Thickens Traffic On GWB Approach Route 46 traffic headed toward the George Washington Bridge got sludgy after a load of marble shifted on the back of a tractor-trailer. Fort Lee police summoned ABC Towing after the slabs cut through the improperly-attached straps holding the load shortly before 5 p.m. Traffic was down to a single lane passing the Dunkin Donuts and Wendy's as heavy-duty wreckers righted the load. No injuries were reported. Two heavy-duty wreckers from ABC Towing secured the load before the tractor-trailer driver went on his way.Greg Makroulakis ABC Towing corrected the situation after the slabs cut…
Wendy's E. Coli Outbreak Sickens 100+ People: Report Wendy's E. Coli Outbreak Sickens 100+ People: Report
Wendy's E. Coli Outbreak Sickens 100+ People: Report The number of people sickened by an E. coli outbreak linked to Wendy's sandwiches continues to climb, the New York Post reports. While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention initially said 37 people in Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania were sickened from eating lettuce in the sandwiches, that number has since jumped to more than 100, the outlet said. Wendy's said it's taking precautions by throwing out and replacing the lettuce. More than 98 reports were received in Michigan for the month of August, compared to this time last year when the number was 20, the state's hea…
FOUND! Missing NJ Student, 19, Safe And Sound, Taken To Hospital For Evaluation FOUND! Missing NJ Student, 19, Safe And Sound, Taken To Hospital For Evaluation
Found! Missing NJ Student, 19, Safe And Sound, Taken To Hospital For Evaluation UPDATE: Morgan Panzer, a 19-year-old Bergen Community College freshman from Nutley whose parents reported her missing on Wednesday, was found Friday evening in Clifton, a family member confirmed. "They found her in the Wendy's by the Clifton Commons," he told Daily Voice around 5:30 p.m. "She's OK. She heading to Clara Maas Medical Center (in Belleville).  "A huge shout out to the Nutley and Clifton police departments." It was a police officer's wife who spotted her, in fact. Morgan hadn't strayed far. Her father, Richard Panzer, had confirmed that Morgan was spotted at least twice on T…
FOUND! Missing NJ Student, 19, Safe And Sound FOUND! Missing NJ Student, 19, Safe And Sound
Found! Missing NJ Student, 19, Safe And Sound FOUND!! Morgan Panzer, a 19-year-old Bergen Community College freshman from Nutley whose parents reported her missing on Wednesday, was found Friday evening in Clifton, a family member confirmed. "They found her in the Wendy's by the Clifton Commons," he told Daily Voice around 5:30 p.m. "She's OK. She heading to Clara Maas Medical Center (in Belleville). "A huge shout out to the Nutley and Clifton police departments." It was a police officer's wife who spotted her, in fact. Morgan hadn't strayed far. Her father, Richard Panzer, had confirmed that Morgan was spotted at least twice o…
FOUND! Missing NJ Student, 19, Safe And Sound FOUND! Missing NJ Student, 19, Safe And Sound
Found! Missing NJ Student, 19, Safe And Sound FOUND!! Morgan Panzer, a 19-year-old Bergen Community College freshman from Nutley whose parents reported her missing on Wednesday, was found Friday evening in Clifton, a family member confirmed. "They found her in the Wendy's by the Clifton Commons," he told Daily Voice around 5:30 p.m. "She's OK. She heading to Clara Maas Medical Center (in Belleville). "A huge shout out to the Nutley and Clifton police departments." It was a police officer's wife who spotted her, in fact. Morgan hadn't strayed far. Her father, Richard Panzer, had confirmed that Morgan was spotted at least twice on Th…
Mahwah Man, 20, Struck, Killed On Route 17 Mahwah Man, 20, Struck, Killed On Route 17
Mahwah Man, 20, Struck, Killed On Route 17 A 20-year-old Mahwah man was struck and killed overnight Thursday on Route 17 in Ramsey, authorities confirmed. Erik Eidner had been with a group of people at his home late Wednesday and apparently went out for food sometime after midnight, Ramsey Police Chief Bryan Gurney said. The 2019 Mahwah High School graduate had gotten out of the vehicle and was in the left lane of the northbound highway outside Wendy's, the chief said, when he was struck and killed by what responders said was a tractor-trailer. His body was then run over by a passenger car. What Eidner was doing in the roadway wa…
Bail Reform: Wayne Man Busted For Theft, Released, Arrested Again Bail Reform: Wayne Man Busted For Theft, Released, Arrested Again
Bail Reform: Wayne Man Busted For Theft, Released, Arrested Again Hours after he was arrested and then released by Wayne police for stealing a wallet at a local Wendy’s, a township man was caught burglarizing a nearby motel room, authorities said. The victim who lost his wallet told police that he called to freeze his credit cards and discovered that they’d already been used at an AT&T store, the Ramada Inn – and even at the Wendy’s itself, Detective Capt. Dan Daly said. While speaking with police, the man received an alert that his card was being used at the AMC Theater on Willowbrook Boulevard. Officers rushed over but couldn’t find their suspect, D…
Tractor-Trailer Tips On Rt 46 Carrying Thousands Of Pounds Of Bananas Tractor-Trailer Tips On Rt 46 Carrying Thousands Of Pounds Of Bananas
Tractor-Trailer Tips On Rt 46 Carrying Thousands Of Pounds Of Bananas A cleanup was required after a tractor-trailer toting thousands of pounds of bananas tipped over the Route 46 (Routes 1&9) median Thursday near the George Washington Bridge in Fort Lee. Only it wasn’t the fruit that spilled. It was a large amount of fuel from the saddle tanks. The highway was closed in both directions following the 11:30 a.m. crash. The driver was climbing the incline that leads toward the GWB between the Wendy's on one side and Plaza West below the other when the mishap occurred. The cargo had to be off-loaded onto another trailer following the mishap on Route 46…
Paramus Detectives Nab Repeat Offender In Mall, Wendy's Burglaries Paramus Detectives Nab Repeat Offender In Mall, Wendy's Burglaries
Paramus Detectives Nab Repeat Offender In Mall, Wendy's Burglaries A pair of Paramus detectives nabbed an accused burglar from Paterson who they said stole $485 from a mall kiosk and $150 from a local Wendy's. Erick Saldana, 35, of Paterson took two cash drawers from the Tee Shirt Guy kiosk at Bergen Town Center on Route 4 after the shop closed on Aug. 14, Police Chief Kenneth Ehrenberg said. He tried grabbing some merchandise, as well, but failed, the chief said. Around 3:50 a.m. Aug. 17, Saldana entered Wendy's just down the road from the mall on eastbound Route 4 through a back door and emptied the registers, Ehrenberg said. River Edge police arrested…
Restaurants Opening This Spring In East Rutherford's American Dream Mall Restaurants Opening This Spring In East Rutherford's American Dream Mall
Restaurants Opening This Spring In East Rutherford's American Dream Mall East Rutherford’s famed American Dream Mall is continuing to prepare for its next wave of food and restaurant openings.  From upscale and Asian eats to classic American fare and more, the massive location will eventually serve as a hub for about 100 dining spots. The following restaurants are expected to open their doors at the American Dream Mall in March: Thai Express: Thai express has more than 300 locations worldwide. The fast-casual chain specializes in dishes crafted with authentic, Thai ingredients and flavors. Wendy’s: One of America’s most popular burger chain…
Wayne PD: 179 Oxy Pills, Coke, $832 Drug Money Found In SUV Parked After-Hours At Wendy's Wayne PD: 179 Oxy Pills, Coke, $832 Drug Money Found In SUV Parked After-Hours At Wendy's
Wayne PD: 179 Oxy Pills, Coke, $832 Drug Money Found In SUV Parked After-Hours At Wendy's Wayne police seized 179 Oxycodone pills, a bag of cocaine and $832 in suspected drug proceeds from a Queens driver who’d been parked at the Wendy’s on Route 46 nearly two hours before it opened. Officers Ardian Cela and Gerard Venezia had noticed the 2016 Mazda SUV while responding to another incident about an hour earlier, Detective Capt. Laurence Martin said. Drug paraphernalia in plain view raised their suspicions, prompting a search that turned up the drugs and cash, Martin said. The driver, 44-year-old Edward Cahill, was released pending court action on various drug offenses, under Ne…
Route 17 TGI Friday's Out, Westin Hotel In Route 17 TGI Friday's Out, Westin Hotel In
Route 17 TGI Friday's Out, Westin Hotel In A TGI Friday's on Route 17 will be coming down to make room for a Westin hotel. Approved this summer by the Wood-Ridge Planning Board, the seven-story hotel is owned by Briad Development -- the same developer that owns TGI Friday's and the Wendy's next door, NorthJersey.com reports. There will be approximately 100 rooms available in the hotel. No word on when work or demolition will begin.
PHOTOS: The Barriers Worked! Car Crashes Into Paramus Wendy's -- Almost PHOTOS: The Barriers Worked! Car Crashes Into Paramus Wendy's -- Almost
Photos: The Barriers Worked! Car Crashes Into Paramus Wendy's -- Almost The crash barriers worked! On what would have been the late founder Dave Thomas's 86th birthday, a car barreling into a Wendy's restaurant on eastbound Route 4 in Paramus landed atop bollards erected after several previous crashes. There was no immediate word on injuries after the white sedan ended up pointed in the air. CHECK BACK FOR MORE DETAILS