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After the U.S. Men's Swimming Relay Team Won a Gold, Here's What One Member Ate At McDonald's

Landon King — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 15:29:07 +0000

Ricky Berens was one of the U.S. swimmers who won Gold in the four-by-200-meter freestyle relay on Tuesday. And while his teammates like Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte still had races left, that was Ricky's final Olympic event.

McDonald's Has Finally Confirmed the Ingredients in Their Big Mac Special Sauce

Landon King — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 16:24:18 +0000

There have been rumors floating around online forever about the ingredients of the 'Special Sauce' McDonald's puts on their Big Mac. And apparently, McDonald's has decided it's not worth pretending those ingredients are wrong anymore.

Here's a Recipe to Copy McDonald's Shamrock Shake at Home

Landon King — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 12:58:36 +0000

In about a week, Shamrock Shakes will start disappearing from McDonald's again. So if you want them year-round...or you'd rather make them at home instead of drinking a cup of mysterious chemicals...here's how.

The Shamrock Shake Has Returned to McDonald's

Landon King — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:01:57 +0000

Breaking news: Early reports are in that the SHAMROCK SHAKE has begun its annual appearance at various McDonald's locations around the country. If you want to find the closest location already serving them, there's a website called ShamrockShake.com that tracks their appearances.

Local McDonald's Locations Support The All-Lubbock Marching Band

Landon King — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 17:39:52 +0000

Lubbock area McDonald's locations are partnering with Lubbock ISD to support our local high school bands! Show your support as the Lubbock ISD bands raise money to fund their trip to the 2012 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade!

The McRib is Back! Get It Before They Take It Away Again

Landon King — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:58:16 +0000

It's a duty and a privilege to pass along this piece of life-changing news. The McRib is back. I repeat: The McRib is back!

McDonald's Brings Lunch to the Hungry Kool 98 Staff!

Landon King — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 16:56:35 +0000

One thing about radio is that the pay is terrible, but nice people are always dropping off food to you! Today, it was Donna from McDonald's. Love you, Donna!

McDonald's Happy Meals to Get Healthy Makeover

Shauna Wright — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 14:30:04 +0000

In an effort to help stave off childhood obesity, McDonald’s announced Monday that its iconic Happy Meals are getting a healthy tune-up.

Traditionally, the meals included a burger or chicken nuggets, fries and a soda. But starting this fall, a fruit or vegetable will also be in the shiny box.

The Coffee Chain With the Most Loyal Following is…

Landon King — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 13:44:24 +0000

I know people who get Starbucks every day. I know people who would literally kill a man for the coffee from Dunkin' Donuts. But in a new study, neither of those brands had the most loyal coffee drinkers in the country. Who won? Find out on the next page!

A Guy Is Training For the Los Angeles Marathon By Only Eating McDonald's [PICS]

Landon King — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:37:59 +0000

This might be the best publicity McDonald's has EVER received. Read the story on the next page!

Subway Passes McDonald's as Fast Food Kings

Bob Worden — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 15:24:33 +0000

Subway has become the new king of the fast food world. The sandwich franchise passed powerhouse McDonald's for the most chains across the world. The number of locations may be bigger than McDonalds, but the sandwich shop doesn't even come close to the Golden Arches in another category. Click through to see some staggering numbers, and let us know which fast food restaurant you prefer.

McDonald's Cult-Favorite Shamrock Shake Returns

Bob Worden — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 15:26:29 +0000

McDonald’s bright-green Shamrock Shake, a minty beverage only available around St. Patrick’s Day each year, has a cult following that rivals that of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” and short-lived TV series “Firefly” (though possibly not McDonald’s other fan-favorite seasonal menu item, the McRib). The shake counts over 21,000 fans on its unofficial Facebook page and famous fans like Jimmy Fallon have paid public tribute to its allure. The shake’s availability varies from franchise to franchise, so Shamrock cultists have crowdsourced a Shamrock Shake locator on the web.

What’s all the fuss about? This vintage Shamrock Shake commercial from 1983 may hold the answer: