Category: Restaurant news

In March 2023, Wendy's announced a menu refresh, sparking an immediate fan uproar when it became clear the popular grilled chicken sandwich was gone. The decision to discontinue grilled chicken prompted widespread customer complaints and online petitions from loyal patrons who valued the healthier option.

In 2014, a massive online petition by activist food blogger Vani Hari, better known as the Food Babe, brought intense scrutiny to the ingredients in Subway's bread. The petition, which garnered over 50,000 signatures, specifically targeted the chemical azodicarbonamide, which was also used in industrial products like yoga mats. Within days of the petition's widespread attention, Subway announced it would remove the chemical from its recipes.

In September 2025, A&W Canada officially replaced the popular Beyond Meat burger with its own proprietary plant-based burger. This strategic menu change left many customers wondering, "did A&W get rid of Beyond burger?" The move, affecting over 1,070 locations, marked a significant shift in the company's plant-based offerings.

In December 2024, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officially closed their investigations into a multi-state E. coli outbreak, confirming the incident was over.

In early 2024, Panera Bread announced its most significant "menu transformation ever," with over 20 updates rolled out nationwide on April 4th. This major overhaul redefined what makes Panera enhanced, introducing new dishes while revamping classic favorites to deliver better value, bigger portions, and bolder flavors to customers.

In January 2022, after a successful series of trial runs, Beyond Fried Chicken made its highly anticipated debut nationwide at over 4,000 KFC locations. This launch captured widespread attention, raising the brand's relevance and boosting media impressions significantly. However, the crucial question for plant-based eaters and curious customers today is: does KFC still have Beyond Meat on its menu?

In early 2025, over two million baked goods, including certain Dunkin' products like Munchkins, were voluntarily recalled by the manufacturer FGF Brands due to a potential contamination concern. This action led to widespread consumer confusion and questions about the safety of their favorite treats.

Subway's tuna has been the subject of multiple lawsuits and controversy over the years, stemming from allegations that it wasn't real tuna. Despite this, Subway has consistently maintained that its product contains 100% wild-caught, real tuna. The discrepancy arises primarily from the challenge of DNA testing highly processed and cooked fish.