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  • Mississippi woman gets notice from Ring doorbell and spots a huge Wingstop order. Then the DoorDash driver bangs on her door

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    What should you do if you get a food delivery order that isn’t yours?

    While conventional wisdom would say that you should just give it back to the driver, is that really the best idea? One woman has the internet asking that same question after receiving a DoorDash delivery that she didn’t order.

    In a video with over 67,000 views, TikTok user Stephanie Alford (@sugarhicakes) advises viewers not to order from Uber Eats, DoorDash, “or any of these delivery people.”

    The reason for this advice, she says, is a recent incident. According to Alford, she was sitting at home when she got a Ring doorbell notification. After going outside, she noticed a massive Wingstop order on her front porch that she says she didn’t order.

    Assuming it was an order for her pregnant daughter, Alford made a joke about it—only to be told by her daughter that she, too, did not order food delivery.

    “I take it to the counter, and I’m like, about to open the bag,” Alford says. “[I’m] looking at the name, and I’m like, ‘This is somebody’s name that was not at our house.’”

    “Next thing I know, somebody’s knocking on the door,” she continues.

    The Driver Returns

    When Alford went to the door, she was greeted by a DoorDash driver.

    “He’s like, ‘I gave you the wrong bag. This one’s yours,’” Alford recalls.

    Alford cut the driver off, informing him that no one in the house had ordered DoorDash. Upon hearing this, the driver asked for the initial Wingstop order back.

    “I’m thinking, ‘I’ve had this a good few minutes, and I could have done anything to this food,’” Alford shares.

    Eventually, Alford gave the man the food back, even though she believes that one is not supposed to do so in this situation. 

    Still, the fact that she could have done something to the food—and the food could have then made its way to a customer—made her suggest that viewers avoid the service entirely.

    “There is no telling what happens to y’all’s food before it arrives at your door,” she summarizes. “Just get up and go get it yourself.”

    What Is A DoorDash Driver Supposed To Do In This Situation?

    While Alford believes that Dashers are not supposed to retrieve the food after delivering to the wrong address, there does not appear to be official advice from DoorDash about what a Dasher is supposed to do in this situation.

    In general, DoorDash recommends reaching out to support if there are issues with a delivery. However, Dashers report that, regardless of whether they tell support about the issue, there can be consequences for dropping off the order at the wrong address.

    According to several discussions on Reddit, leaving an order at the wrong address constitutes what’s called a Contract Violation. While having several of these on your account is a problem, the occasional CV is not thought of as a big deal. Additionally, one can dispute the CV if they believe it was incorrect.

    While there are stories of drivers returning to remedy a delivery issue, it’s unclear if that’s the recommended DoorDash practice. In general, if one is a Dasher who has delivered to the wrong house, it’s best to contact support and go from there.

    In the comments section, users expressed their distrust in food delivery apps, given experiences like Alford’s.

    “I would never ask for the food back and I do DoorDash and Uber Eats!” exclaimed a user. “I would just call support.”

    “This is why I have never ever door dashed or Ubered food. I just can’t. I don’t trust delivery people with my food,” stated another.

    “Nope. I won’t use door dash or Uber eats,” declared a third. “Would rather pickup myself.”

    @sugarhicakes Reason number 978 why I don’t like food delivery. Even pizza. I could’ve done anything to this #food ♬ original sound – Sugar Hi Cakes

    The Mary Sue reached out to Alford and DoorDash via email.

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  • McDonald’s Bringing Back Shamrock Shake

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    That’s right, February is flying by, and March is right around the corner. What does that mean? St. Patrick’s Day! McDonald’s is getting ready to bring the luck with their staple, Shamrock Shake, returning to their menu.

    McDonald’s announced that their festive green treat will be making a return. Starting Tuesday, February 17, the Shamrock Shake and Oreo Shamrock McFlurry will be back on the menu. The fast food chain announced Thursday the return plan for the festive drink.

    “The Shamrock Shake®, made with our classic vanilla soft serve, blended with Shamrock syrup and topped with whipped cream, offers the perfect pairing,” said McDonald’s in a press release.

    Both items will be available starting Tuesday nationwide. Customers can also check their mobile app to confirm and place their order ahead.

    Head to McDonald’s website for more information.

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  • Bojangles, a Southern staple, returns to NYC with Brooklyn store

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    EAST FLATBUSH, BROOKLYN — Bojangles, a Southern fast-food staple, is back in Brooklyn after a decades-long absence.

    Bojangles recently opened at the corner of Ralph Avenue and Church Avenue in the heart of East Flatbush.

    It’s the first modern New York City location in East Flatbush, Brooklyn, following a previous short-lived presence in the 1980s, making this a significant return for the chain.

    Marshall Scarborough is the vice president of menu and culinary innovation at Bojangles. He says his love for the brand started very early.

    “My love affair with Bojangles began at a very young age. I was a youngster, I got to grow up with Bojangles,” Scarborough said.

    Habib Hashimi says his family working in the restaurant industry inspired him to become a franchise owner of Bojangles.

    “My family has been in the restaurant business for decades,” Hashimi said.

    “I wanted to find a brand that was exciting and had amazing food, and I saw this crazy following behind it. And I looked on social media, I looked on TikTok, I looked on Instagram, and people were so excited about the brand, it was part of their daily lives, and when I tried the food, I understood why that was.”

    According to Scarborough, Bojangles is known as the Carolina legend.

    “I like to describe it like, we are cooking like grandmas, but we also appeal to her grandson. Our culinary north star is being authentically Southern with a modern twist,” Scarborough said.

    Bojangles is not your typical fast-food restaurant. The chain cooks on stove tops, and all the chicken is hand-breaded.

    The biscuits are also hand-made and scratch-made, taking a total of 49 steps to make them.

    “They’re soft, they’re buttery and delicious,” Hashimi said.

    At Bojangles, one of their signature menu items is the Bo’s chicken biscuit. It’s tender, juicy, crispy chicken between a soft, fluffy buttermilk biscuit.

    “We’re using marinated chicken and hand-breading it to order,” Scarborough said.

    You can also order just chicken tenders, which is the flagship product on Bojangles’ menu for lunch and dinner. They’re made from thick pieces of tenderloin marinated with Bojangles seasoning and batter-breaded in a buttermilk coating system.

    Scarborough believes Bojangles is different from other fast-food chains.

    “I can’t speak to a whole lot of fast-food restaurants where they’re taking the time and energy it takes to produce such high-quality food,” Scarborough said. “I think it’s cool that we’re bringing the Southern culture, the Southern traditions of food to you guys to share what we’ve been keeping our secret this whole time,”

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  • McDonald’s customer launches flying kick at employee during heated restaurant brawl

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    A customer at a McDonald’s in Brazil was seen launching into a flying kick toward an employee during a fight in the fast-food restaurant. 

    The incident happened at the chain’s Sao Paulo location during a confrontation between workers and customers, The Sun reported.

    A couple was seen arguing with staff members on Dec. 13 when the dispute escalated. 

    MCDONALD’S WORKER SHOOTS CUSTOMER IN NECK DURING ‘MCMESS’ ALTERCATION, FLORIDA SHERIFF SAYS

    An altercation occurred in a McDonald’s in Brazil, which ended in a customer launching a “flying kick” at an employee. (Mike Leidig/newsX)

    As both sides scream at each other, a female customer is seen hurling a fallen burger at one of the employees, the outlet reported. 

    In response, an employee throws what appeared to be a burger box at a man in a white T-shirt who appears to be accompanying the woman.

    The man leads a small girl away before he launched himself at employees near a counter with a flying kick. An employee then appears to throw a punch, prompting the man to walk away. 

    WATCH: FOOD ORDER MIX-UP TRIGGERS BRAWL AT BURGER JOINT, LEADING TO SEVEN ARRESTS

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    Footage captured an altercation in a McDonald’s in Brazil. (Mike Leidig/newsX)

    Other employees attempted to step in as the woman demanded her money back. She is seen picking something up from the counter and throwing it before the footage ends. 

    The reason for the dispute was unclear, but local media outlets said it could have stemmed from a food order. 

    McDonald’s said it regretted the scenes of violence at its Sao Paulo branch, the Sun report states. 

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    A McDonald’s employee in Brazil is seen getting ready to throw something toward a customer.  (Mike Leidig/newsX)

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    The fast-food giant said it was investigating the incident and taking appropriate measures.

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  • Why This 65-Year-Old Burger Chain Is Shuttering Dozens of Restaurants

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    A reported 77 Hardee’s locations will reportedly be closed in the next two weeks after one of its largest franchisees has failed to make payments over the last year.

    The fast-food chain is suing ARC Burger, owned by High Bluff Capital Partners, because of missed payments and contract obligations, according to USA Today. ARC Burger is set to close all of its Hardee’s locations.

    Since it first opened its doors 65 years ago, Hardee’s has been known for its Thickburgers and breakfast biscuits. While it operates more than 1,800 U.S. restaurants, each location earns less than $1.2 million a year on average. To put that into perspective, Wendy’s restaurants earn roughly $2 million, and McDonald’s locations rake in $3.9 million.  

    Behind on Bills

    According to Law.com, ARC owes more than $6.5 million in obligations including royalties, advertising fund contributions, technology and training fees, rent, and taxes. The franchisee has allegedly failed to make payments since December 2024.

    “Wherever ARC’s profits are going, they are not being applied to past-due or ongoing fees,” said the company in the lawsuit. 

    A reported 28 locations have already shut down, according to The Street. ARC has not filed for bankruptcy protection.

    “These closures are a result of ARC Burger’s failure to cure its defaults under its franchise agreements, despite solid sales and our continued attempts over the course of many months to reach a resolution that would keep these restaurants open,” said a spokesperson for Hardee’s. “We understand the impact of closures on restaurant employees and local communities, and we are working hard to find a path forward to reopen closed locations. We remain focused on ensuring long-term stability and growth for the Hardee’s brand.” 

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  • McDonald’s just dropped their XXL fries in Thailand

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    McDonald’s just dropped their XXL fries in Thailand, called the “Party Fries.”

    For context, a small fry at McDonald’s in the US ranges between $2-$3.

    The McDonald’s Party Fries are a supersized, limited-time offering currently available only in Thailand. This item is not available in the United States or other global markets. 

    The Party Fries are a promotional item designed for sharing, featuring an XXXL portion of the classic McDonald’s fries in a large, red shareable box. 

    McDonald’s Thailand began selling Party Fries on December 1, 2025. The offering comes in an extra-wide box

    While the item has gone viral online, there are no official plans for a global rollout.

    • Location: Exclusively available at participating McDonald’s restaurants in Thailand, including drive-thru locations.
    • Price: The promotional price is 99 Thai Baht (approximately $2.70 USD), a discount from the regular price of 178 THB.
    • Dates: The current promotion runs from now through January 6, 2026.
    • Exclusions: This offer is not available for delivery orders. 

    When Can We See Them In The United States?

    While the item has gone viral online, there are no official plans for a global rollout

    McDonald’s Still Has Something For You

    The Grinch Is Taking Over McDonald’s With New Holiday MealsMcDonald’s

     Dr. Seuss’s The Grinch has successfully slipped into the Golden Arches, and now, he’s unleashing The Grinch Meal. The meal, made in partnership with Dr. Seuss Enterprises and McDonald’s, will be available at participating restaurants nationwide for a limited time, while supplies last. His diabolical culinary debut features Dill Pickle “Grinch Salt” McShaker Fries, arriving for the first time in the U.S.

    What Is Dill Pickle Grinch Salt?

    Sprinkle the tangy, dill pickle seasoning into the McShaker bag and shake for a bold twist on their World Famous Fries that will make your taste buds pucker with delight. Pair them with your choice of a Big Mac or 10-piece Chicken McNuggets and a medium drink for the ultimate treat for yourself during the holiday fuss and muss.

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  • SNAP benefits update: 9 states could face new restrictions

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    Iowa Senator Joni Ernst has introduced legislation aimed at changing how some recipients use Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to buy prepared meals.

    Why It Matters

    SNAP currently serves more than 42 million low- and no-income Americans nationwide. Under the longstanding Restaurant Meals Program (RMP), eligible participants use their EBT cards to pay for prepared meals, just as they would for groceries, with program rules and participating vendors varying by state.

    The proposed legislation is the latest in a series of changes taking place in the SNAP program. Several states have recently opted to bar SNAP recipients from using their benefits to buy “junk food” snacks and drinks.

    What To Know

    The McStopping Chains from Using SNAP EBT to Make Entrees (McSCUSE ME) Act focuses on reviewing the RMP, a special SNAP option that allows eligible participants to purchase meals at participating restaurants using their electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards.

    RMP is currently limited to specific populations, including elderly individuals, people with disabilities, and homeless Americans, who may face challenges preparing their own meals.

    Only approved restaurants accept SNAP benefits under the program, and recipients cannot use funds to purchase alcohol or leave tips. Participation varies by state, with nine states currently running programs: Arizona, California, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, Rhode Island, and Virginia, while Oregon is currently piloting using RMP. Each state sets its own rules for eligibility and participating restaurants.

    According to Ernst, $524 million has been spent through RMP over the past two years, “almost exclusively on fast food.”

    California accounted for the highest spending, with more than $475 million between June 2023 and May 2025. Other states, including Arizona, New York, and Michigan, also reported millions spent on prepared meals.

    The McSCUSE ME Act would reform RMP in several ways. Vendor eligibility would be limited to grocery stores and other retailers that offer healthy prepared food options, excluding fast food and quick-service chains. The program would continue to allow participation by the elderly, disabled, and homeless, but automatic spousal eligibility would be removed. The legislation also requires an annual report detailing the number of participating vendors, the number of beneficiaries, and total program costs.

    What People Are Saying

    Ernst said: “The ‘N’ in SNAP stands for nutrition—not nuggets with a side of fries. I wish I was McRibbing you, but $250 million per year at the drive through is no joke and a serious waste of tax dollars. I hate to be the one to say McSCUSE ME, but something needs to be done because taxpayers are not lovin’ it.”

    What Happens Next

    The bill will be introduced to the Senate.

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  • Todd Graves of Raising Cane’s Turned This Contrarian Business Advice From the Panda Express Founder Into a Multibillion-Dollar Net Worth

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    As an entrepreneur, Todd Graves has the secret sauce. It’s his Cane’s sauce: the orange, peppery concoction that millions of customers dip their chicken tenders, crinkle-cut french fries, and Texas Toast into each day.

    The founder of chicken tender chain Raising Cane’s has become akin to fast food royalty. This year, his restaurant empire, which has nearly 1,000 locations in 43 states, surpassed KFC in annual U.S. sales to become the third-largest fast-food chicken eatery in the country, behind just Chick-fil-A and Popeyes. Annual revenue from all of those chicken tender plates—the only item on the menu—is expected to surpass $5.1 billion by the end of 2025. 

    That entrepreneurial feat landed Graves on Inc.’s annual Best in Business list this year, and the 53-year-old got there with a decidedly hands-on approach. Raising Cane’s, which started in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in 1996 and is now based in Plano, Texas, has eschewed the franchise model.

    Nearly 30 years later, Graves still maintains a 92 percent stake—an ownership slice large enough for Forbes to crown him  the country’s richest entrepreneur, with a net worth of $22 billion. The Bloomberg Billionaires List calculation puts his net worth at $10.6 billion. Not too shabby, since that still makes Graves the 305th richest person in the world, right below Home Depot co-founder Arthur Blank and right above Vista Equity Partners founder Robert Smith. 

    Maintaining that level of involvement and attention to detail as a founder is a lesson that Graves learned from his most important mentor: Panda Express co-founder and co-CEO Andrew Cherng. That advice actually contradicted what a lot of other people told Graves when he launched Raising Cane’s.

    “I had so many people, when I was kind of going through everything, tell me you can’t be in all the details,” recalls Graves, who met Cherng over 20 years ago when he was in his late 20s. Instead, Cherng preached “being in the details of the business.”

    In practice, that means being an engaged leader, valuing your employees, and even knowing the details of every piece of real estate before opening a new restaurant location, says Graves.

    “His story inspired me so much,” Graves says of Cherng, who was born in China and immigrated to the U.S. in 1966 at the age of 18 to study mathematics as a college student. “He’s talking to every crew member and talking about how you can make your crew members’ lives better and how you can support the community better. Man, I’m inspired to that today.”

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  • Donald Trump gives McDonald’s advice for a longtime menu staple

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    President Donald Trump got a laugh from a crowd of McDonald’s franchise owners, operators and suppliers on Monday night when he provided some menu advice for a longtime menu staple, the Filet-o-Fish sandwich.

    Trump joked with the crowd at the McDonald’s Summit in Washington, DC, “No matter who you are, everybody loves something at McDonald’s. I like the fish. I like it. You could do a little bit more tartar sauce though, please. Seriously.”

    Trump’s love for McDonald’s has been long known. Jared Kushner, Trump’s son-in-law, wrote in his 2022 memoir Breaking History that one of Trump’s favorite meals was “a McDonald’s Big Mac, Filet-o-Fish, fries and a vanilla shake.”

    A similar Trump go-to McDonald’s order—two Big Macs, two Filet-O-Fish and a chocolate malted shake—was mentioned in the 2017 book Let Trump Be Trump by former Trump campaign officials Corey Lewandowski and David Bossie.

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  • Another Burger King bites the dust in Lincoln. Here’s what is replacing it.

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    Another Burger King bites the dust in Lincoln. Here's what is replacing it.

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  • Chick-fil-A to test new menu item in Baltimore area – WTOP News

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    Chick-fil-A, the Georgia-based fast food chain, will be launching special chicken and waffles breakfast and lunch sandwiches at its Westminster, Maryland, location starting next month.

    Chick-fil-A, the Georgia-based fast food chain, will be testing special chicken and waffles breakfast and lunch sandwiches at certain locations in the Baltimore area, starting next month.

    In a post on Facebook, Chick-fil-A Westminster said the sandwiches — a piece of breaded chicken with bacon on top sandwiched between two maple waffles — will be available for a limited time.

    The meal was originally meant to launch on Monday but has been postponed to Dec. 1 to “ensure the greatest quality of waffles are available from our suppliers,” the chain said.

    The menu item will be tested through Jan. 24, according to a statement from Chick-fil-A, Inc.

    A slightly larger version of the meal will be available for lunch or dinner after Chick-fil-A stops serving breakfast at 10:30 a.m. daily. Customers can also buy a singular waffle with syrup.

    In a statement to WTOP, Chick-fil-A, Inc. said the sandwiches are available at participating locations around the Baltimore area as well as San Antonio, Texas.

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  • Wendy’s set to close hundreds of US restaurants: what we know

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    Fast food chain Wendy’s is set to close hundreds of restaurants around the country.

    CNN are reporting that in a call on Friday, Interim CEO Ken Cook told analysts a “mid single-digit percentage” of approximately 6,000 US locations could close, which amounts to between 200 and 350 restaurants.

    Cook said the closures will target “underperforming” locations in an effort to “boost sales and profitability.”

    “These actions will strengthen the system and enable franchisees to invest more capital and resources in their remaining restaurants,” Cook said. “Closures of underperforming units are expected to boost sales and profitability at nearby locations.”

    The closures will begin this year and continue through 2026. Cook did not reveal specific locations that would be targeted.

    Wendy’s closed 140 restaurants nationwide in 2024.

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  • Wendy’s is closing hundreds of restaurants

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    New York (CNN) — Wendy’s is set to close hundreds of locations across the United States as part of its turnaround plan.

    Interim CEO Ken Cook announced Friday that a “mid single-digit percentage” of Wendy’s approximately 6,000 US locations could close, which would amount to around 200 to 350 restaurants.

    Affected locations are those that are “consistently underperforming” and dragging down the chain’s overall performance, Cook told analysts. The closures will begin this year and continue through 2026.

    “These actions will strengthen the system and enable franchisees to invest more capital and resources in their remaining restaurants,” he said. “Closures of underperforming units are expected to boost sales and profitability at nearby locations.”

    A specific list of locations wasn’t announced.

    This string of closures comes a year after Wendy’s announced the shuttering of 140 locations, citing similar underperformance issues.

    Wendy’s could use a jolt after reporting another downbeat quarter. US same-store sales declined 4.7%, while rivals McDonald’s, Burger King and Shake Shack all posted positive earnings as customers gravitated toward their deals and marketing efforts.

    Despite the decline, Cook revealed that it’s seeing positive results from its newly released chicken tenders, called “Tendys.” Demand was so strong that some restaurants sold out even before advertising began.

    “We’re looking forward to continuing that momentum, and this is an encouraging first step as we look to reestablish our leadership position in chicken,” he said.

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  • ‘Krusty Kreme’: Former Krispy Kreme worker goes to Walmart. Then he exposes the truth about the Krispy Kreme donuts

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    When you’re craving a Krispy Kreme donut and there isn’t a location nearby, some grocery stores carry them in designated areas.

    Walmart, Publix, Stater Bros., Costco, Food Lion, RaceTrac, and Speedway are places to stop by for a sweet tooth fix, according to Yahoo. Because the company prides itself on making donuts ‘fresh off the line,’ the question arises: are all Krispy Kreme donuts baked fresh? A former Krispy Kreme employee warns viewers not to eat Walmart Krispy Kreme donuts after revealing a questionable best-by date printed on the box.

    While inside a Walmart, TikTok creator Naiwal (@i_am_naiwal) shares how ‘Krispy Kreme hasn’t changed one bit.’

    “All right, y’all know I used to work at Krispy Kreme. The one I worked at is awful,” he says, standing in front of a rack of Krispy Kreme donuts, focusing on the sign that reads ‘delivered fresh daily from your local shop!’ in white font.

    “So, ‘delivered fresh daily from your local shop,’ right?” he recites, without conviction. Then, he pulls out a box of assorted dozen chocolate and glazed donuts from the shelf. “What the [expletive] is the date on that?” the content creator asks, showing the 1/1/2025 best-by date printed in black ink. “Do not buy these [expletive] Krispy Kreme donuts.”

    Krispy Kreme nightmare

    From there, Naiwal recalls his experience working for the bakery company. “As someone who used to work there, do not drink their soda. They do not change those,” he warns. “This is the stickiest place you could work.” However, it doesn’t stop there. “There [were] roaches,” he says. “This isn’t slander. This is just my personal experience. I’m just gonna say that right now.”

    Although every location is different, Mashed reported a video posted a decade ago from a North Carolina customer claiming the black dots climbing the machines were bugs. However, the donut shop denied these claims after investigating the store.

    “[A professional pest control company] concluded that there were no signs of bugs anywhere in the shop, and we were able to determine that what is depicted in your video was in fact doughnut crumbs and not bugs,” a spokesperson said, per Mashed.

    In the caption, he jokingly refers to the company as “Krusty Kreme.”

    Viewers were appalled

    The video accumulated over 32,000 views. Viewers were torn in the comments section, with many saying this ruined Krispy Kreme for them.

    “No… don’t do this to me… I can’t lose Krispy Kreme,” one viewer pleaded.

    “My eyes opened really wide when I saw that date,” another commented.

    “[expletive] we lost another place to eat,” a third said.

    “EWWWW HOW[?] did they mean the 11????” a fourth asked, referring to the date on the sticker.

    Does Krispy Kreme make its donuts fresh?

    According to its website, the company delivers its donuts fresh to grocery stores. Whether the date in the video was a mistake is unknown. On the other hand, their shops bake them throughout the day, depending on how busy they are.

    Nevertheless, if you want a guaranteed fresh confection, you can visit one of their stores during Hot Light hours. Typically, hours are 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., with donuts fresh off the line and ready to eat. Not only that, you may even receive a free Original Glazed—one per person, in-store or drive-thru. In September, Florida TikToker @mzdarvette demonstrated this by snagging a couple of these treats at her location for her and her daughter.

    Since locations vary, you can download the app to track when the red light turns on. Also, feel free to call for more information.

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    The Mary Sue reached out to Naiwal via email and TikTok comment, Krispy Kreme via press email, and Walmart via media contact form.

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  • ‘One of the girls looked at me’: Indiana Chili’s customer orders Classic Nachos. Was she wrong to send them back for looking like this?

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    When you go to a restaurant, you expect a certain standard—even in casual dining spots like Chili’s. So, when TikToker Amy (@blessed_greatful_crazy) received her Classic Nachos order, she wasn’t particularly impressed.

    In the viral clip, which has amassed 172,100 views, Amy filmed her plate of food, which looked perfect—except the tortilla chips were singed black.

    “So, I ordered a Classic Nacho at Chili’s, and this is what they bring out,” she said in the video. “Who in the hell would eat this? And one of the girls looked at me like, ‘This is what you ordered.’ Um, no, it’s not.”

    Accompanying the video was the popular ‘Oh No’ TikTok sound and on-screen text that read: “Chili’s Classic Nacho?! Was I wrong to send it back?”

    Fortunately, commenters were on the TikToker’s side. “That looks like burnt tortillas!!!” one wrote. “Looks like it sat under the heat lamp all day,” another observed.

    “It’s getting ridiculous at all restaurants,” a third added. “The service, the food, all is half [expletive].”

    While a fourth said, “That looks like something they picked off the top of the garbage can that had dried out and they tried to repurpose it.”

    A fifth shared their own photo of similarly-burnt tortillas, noting, “Same! They didn’t want to take it back. They acted like it was perfect.”

    While a sixth declared, “Whoever put that on the plate should be embarrassed. I would have let a manager see it and then sent it back.”

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    Amy shared a follow-up

    In a follow-up video, Amy shared what happened next.

    “I did not have to pay for that, obviously,” she told viewers. “I did send it back. The server, one of them, was training. They were probably in their 20s. And when she brought it out to me, I just kind of looked at it, and I wanted to say, ‘What the hell is this?’ I didn’t. I just said, ‘What is this?’ And she goes, ‘That’s what you ordered.’ And I looked back down, and I’m like, ‘No, it’s not. Sorry, no, it’s not.””

    “And she said, ‘Yes, you did.’ And I looked at her and looked at the person she’s training. I’m like, ‘Would you eat this?’ And she just kind of shrugged. I’m like, ‘I need to talk to your manager.’ And then I was [expletive] about her attitude for me not wanting those nachos. But she got the manager. The manager was super nice. She apologized, offered to remake them. I said ‘No, thank you.’ And I ended up getting a salad instead and praying that they didn’t do anything to mine.”

    Amy didn’t immediately respond to The Mary Sue’s request for comment via TikTok comment.

    More Chili’s drama

    Amy wasn’t the only dissatisfied customer. TikToker Lisa (@_lhintz) recently went viral after sharing how Chili’s ‘scammed’ her by calculating the tip to be more expensive than stated.

    In the clip, she showed how the Chili’s Ziosk machine automatically added the 15% tip—except, this tip was wrong. Still, Lisa found the suggested tips confusing. The machine suggested a 15% of $6.04, which doesn’t add up because 15% of $33.28 is $4.99.

    “Now [Chili’s], $6.04 is not 15% of 33.28,” the on-screen text read.

    Brinker International didn’t immediately respond to The Mary Sue’s request for comment via TikTok comment.

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  • DC and Virginia will play host to Taco Bell-themed 50K race – WTOP News

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    Do you like running and have an iron stomach? If so, the Taco Bell D.C. 50K might be right for you!

    Do you like running and have an iron stomach? Then perhaps you’d like to lace up your shoes, pregame with some Pepto-Bismol and take part in the Taco Bell D.C. 50K race set for late November.

    The race, described by organizers as the “ultimate mix of endurance and spice,” will kick off at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 29, from the Taco Bell Cantina in Alexandria.

    Organizers say close to 300 people have already signed up for the event, which they emphasize is not sponsored or endorsed by Taco Bell, just fueled by it.

    Participants who successfully run 50 kilometers (31 miles) in 11 hours and eat a Taco Bell menu item at stops across D.C., Alexandria and Arlington will be rewarded with a commemorative medal upon completion.

    Note, drinks do not count as menu items and runners are required to keep all receipts and wrappers as proof of purchases.

    The race starts and ends at 417 King Street in Alexandria, the site of one of the Taco Bell locations that runners will hit throughout the course. The other stops that runners are required to visit (in order) include:

    • 231 South Van Dorn St, Alexandria, Virginia
    • 4923 Lee Highway, Arlington, Virginia
    • 2039 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, Virginia
    • 3100 14th St. NW Suite 103, Washington, DC
    • 1412 U St. NW, Washington, D.C.
    •  808 7th St. NW, Washington, D.C.
    • 50 Massachusetts Ave. NE, Washington, D.C.

    Runners are expected to abide by a strict list of rules that, according to organizers, “may be amended, or changed to promote the spirit of this run.”

    “The idea for this event was inspired by the original Taco Bell 50K Denver event. It sounded like so much fun, we wanted to bring it to D.C.,” reads the race announcement, underscoring that the event is also not associated with the Colorado race.

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  • Steak nuggets? Arby’s debuts ‘bite-sized pieces’ for limited time. What to know

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    Steak nuggets are now available at Arby’s locations nationwide.

    Steak nuggets are now available at Arby’s locations nationwide.

    Arby’s

    Move over chicken nuggets because Arby’s has introduced steak nuggets.

    But they won’t be around for long.

    The “bite-sized pieces” can be ordered at Arby’s restaurants nationwide for a limited time, the Georgia-based fast-food chain said in an Oct. 6 news release.

    The nuggets are seared, smoked and seasoned with garlic and pepper.

    They can be ordered three different ways, including in a five or nine-piece entree with hickory barbecue sauce.

    Customers can also order a steak nugget sandwich, served with Havarti cheese, crispy onions, pickles and mayo on a toasted bun.

    The steak nugget bowl is also new, and it comes with white cheddar macaroni and cheese and crispy onions.

    “Who doesn’t love tender and savory steak? But, until now, it’s been inconvenient to eat, particularly on the go,” Arby’s chief marketing officer Jeff Baker said in the release.

    Find your nearest Arby’s location here.

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  • East End restaurant on tap for fast-food transformation | Long Island Business News

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    Papa Joseph’s in Manorville sold for $3.2M to N.J.-based PN Restaurants, with plans to redevelop it into fast-food spot.

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  • ‘I would’ve bought him one’: California woman asks Taco Bell worker if the new Agua Refresca are any good in drive-thru. His response is shocking

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    Earlier this summer, a woman went to Taco Bell for a sweet treat. There are few better ways to cool the mouth and tingle the taste buds than an ice-cold, fruity drink on a hot summer day, after all.

    She decided to order one of Taco Bell’s newer line of drinks called Agua Refrescas. They come in three different flavors—strawberry passionfruit, dragonfruit strawberry, and mango peach—and Evelyn Raines (@evrain23) wasn’t sure which she wanted. So she asked the Taco Bell worker taking her order which was his favorite.

    Raines couldn’t believe his response.

    “He goes, ‘Oh well, they make us pay for it, so I haven’t tried it yet,”” she recalls in a TikTok. “I said, ‘What?’”

    She went with the strawberry passionfruit Agua Refresca. The worker apologized again when she picked it up at the window. Raines says she replied, “That’s whack, I wouldn’t buy it either.”

    Do restaurant employees have to pay for food?

    Many people just assume that working in a restaurant means you get to chow down for free. That often isn’t true, however.

    There are some restaurants that provide a meal, sometimes called family meal. But no matter what watching The Bear may make you think, that’s the exception, not the rule.

    Most restaurants do give an employee discount. Often you can only use it to purchase a limited amount of food, such as one meal per shift. The discount varies, but 50% off is rather common in the industry.

    These policies vary from restaurant to restaurant. It can also vary between franchises like Taco Bell.

    As multiple commenters confirmed in the Taco Bell subreddit a few years ago, workers at one Taco Bell may get a complimentary meal while those at another don’t, even in the same city. It depends on the location and the owner.

    One person commented on Raines’ TikTok, writing, “I work at Taco Bell and it’s true they make us pay for it. And they don’t even allow us to get it on our $10 employee meal.”

    That said, even if it isn’t restaurant policy to feed you, there often are ways to get a free meal or sample something without resorting to theft. Orders get messed up all the time. Being friendly with the kitchen staff in these situations can be a literal meal ticket.

    You can also ask a manager if you can try something. It’ll depend on the manager and the item, of course. You’re not likely to get to try the wagyu ribeye, for example, but you might just get a taste of Taco Bell’s new Agua Refresca.

    Is the Agua Refresca worth the price?

    As she shares her disbelief that the Taco Bell she went to doesn’t give employees free food and drinks, Raines takes a sip of her strawberry passionfruit Agua Refresca. At $4.30, she and several commenters think it’s a bit pricey.

    As one wrote, “For a little over $4 it was giving Minute Maid for me! Not worth it.”

    The sheer quantity of sugar, which Raines says is 41 grams, had her planning to water it down over the course of multiple drinks. That may sound like a lot, but it’s roughly the equivalent of a 12 ounce Coca Cola.

    Sugar and price aside, Raines was overall pleased with Taco Bell’s strawberry passionfruit Agua Refresca.

    “It’s good. It tastes like a really sugary Gatorade,” she says.

    She didn’t respond to a direct message sent via TikTok.

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    Why are drinks so expensive EVERYWHERE now? And poor Taco Bell employee can’t even try itttt!?

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  • ‘BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU LEAVE’: Texas woman goes to Raising Cane’s. Then someone slips her a warning note

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    A woman picking up food at a Raising Cane’s in Texas said she was caught off guard when another customer slipped her a handwritten note. It warned her that a man nearby was watching her.

    In a TikTok video with more than 77,000 views, Amarilys Valentín (@amarilysv3) showed the piece of paper. It included a small map of the restaurant. The drawing pointed out where the man was sitting so she would know who had his eyes on her.

    In a follow-up clip, she filmed the table where the man had been—right next to where she had originally been sitting.

    In her caption, Valentín told viewers what happened after she arrived.

    “My loves [should] always be aware of their surroundings,” she wrote. “Nowadays society is so damaged that you can’t trust anything or anyone. It’s amazing that even going to a fast food restaurant alone is unsafe. We have to start taking care of ourselves.”

    She said the woman’s concern felt genuine.

    “I don’t know if the lady (a little angel who fell from heaven) who gave me the note or a family member is going to see this but I thank her again because she really reflected concern in her face,” Valentín wrote. “There are still good people in this world.”

    In the comments, Valentín expanded on her gratitude.

    When a person said, “I’m glad they gave you the note, scary world we live in,” she responded, “I’m super thankful cuz not many people warns others in these situations.”

    Not everyone saw the exchange the same way. Some suggested the stranger may have overreacted.

    Commenters have mixed takes on the encounter

    One commenter wrote, “And that’s why men no longer approach women in public. Cause if you do you must be a creeper. Maybe he just thought she was pretty and would love to know her.”

    Another weighed in with sarcasm, “Oh no he’s looking at you.”

    Others pointed out the contrast between feeling unsafe in person and comfortable sharing the experience online.

    “[Worried] about someone looking at you in person, but posting on TikTok where thousands look at you is not an issue. Society nowadays is crazy,” one person said.

    Still, some sided with the original note-giver, arguing that vigilance was the safer choice for women. Researchers estimate that around 20% of women in the United States have been assaulted in some way. Strangers accounted for 5% of all assault encounters according to the ASU Center for Problem-Oriented Policing. 

    “The world we live in is scary.. you dont know peoples intentions… out of all things to look at…… he keeps eyeing her… a devil can be dressed in sheep’s clothes too,” one user wrote.

    For Valentín, the encounter was a reminder of how women often rely on each other for protection in everyday spaces, one which she put out online for other women to remember and share.

    The Mary Sue has reached out to Valentín for more information.

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