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New York Post
an hour ago
- Business
- New York Post
These are the Top 3 worst-rated food chain restaurants in the US
It got slaughtered. KFC was named the worst-rated food chain in the country, according to crypto exchange site ChicksX, which analyzed 7.3 million TripAdvisor reviews of 244 restaurant brands. The Louisville-based fried-chicken giant, which has 4,095 locations in the US, had an average customer review score of 2.89 out of 5, landing it dead last in the pecking order. Advertisement 'It was one of the few disappointments of my New York holiday,' TripAdvisor user Francesco N said in his review of KFC's Midtown location in Penn Plaza, which has since closed. 3 KFC took the crown as the worst-rated food chain in the country. SINSU1980 – 3 McDonald's landed in the second worst spot. FOTO_STOCKER – Advertisement Second to last was McDonald's. It's average score of 2.99 made it clear that many customers of its 14,300 US locations in America aren't lovin' it. 'The food was so nasty. It was dry. They took too long to take my order … some of the machines aren't even working,' lamented Zahara J. who reviewed the McDonald's on Broadway in the Theater District. 3 Burger King took the third worst title. agencies – You may not have it your way at Burger King either — as the Home of the Whopper was the third from the bottom, with an average score of 3 at its 6,678 locations in the country. Advertisement 'It took 15 minutes before we received our order and the burgers were all covered with ketchup. Don't waste your money here,' warned Jonas S. of the Burger King on Broadway in Midtown. Rounding out the Worst 10 was Church's Texas Chicken, Long John Silver's, Taco Bueno, Taco Bell, Hardee's, Wendy's and Pizza Hut. The top rated on the list was Andy's Frozen Custard, which is based in Missouri and has 85 locations in 14 states. Advertisement Great Harvest Bread Company, a franchise headquartered in Montana that has around 150 locations in the country, came in second best. The Melting Pot, a fondue restaurant chain with close to 100 locations, including two in New Jersey locations, landed in third. In New York, the Mediterranean-inspired chain Cava ranked the highest, with an average score of 4.55 out of 5. In order to qualify for the list, the eatery must have had at least 150 reviews on the travel site.
CTV News
14 hours ago
- Health
- CTV News
Standing water in Montreal KFC parking lot raises health and safety concerns
Standing water in the parking lot of a KFC in Côte-des-Neiges-N.D.G is a growing health and safety concern for residents nearby.
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Major US fast food chain ‘better than KFC' and where it's opening 4 UK sites
Slim Chickens was founded in Arkansas in 2003 and specialises in Southern-style chicken tenders and wings A popular US chicken chain that some people say is "better than KFC" has revealed the locations and opening dates of four new UK restaurants. Slim Chickens was founded in Arkansas in 2003 and specialises in Southern-style chicken tenders and wings. It opened its first UK site in 2018 and now has more than 70 branches over here. In the states, it has over 200. In an update earlier this year, Slim Chickens revealed it will open 16 new restaurants across the UK in 2025. The fast food chain has already opened five of these locations - and now, the next four opening dates have been confirmed. Slim Chickens opened a new restaurant in Swansea on June 26, and will open a new branch in Ealing, West London, on July 2, followed by a branch in Walton on July 10. Another new restaurant will open in the Birmingham Utilita Arena on July 24. Another five Slim Chickens restaurants will open soon in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Newcastle, and Reading, plus an undisclosed location in West London, but the opening dates have not been announced yet. There are another two sites set to open at some point this year, but the locations have not been revealed. Slim Chickens has already opened restaurants in Edgware Road, Leicester Square, Wembley Park, all in London, the McArthurGlen East Midlands Designer Outlet and Merry Hill in West Midlands this year. Some of the items on the Slim Chickens menu includes buttermilk marinated chicken tenders, chicken wings, boneless bites, sandwiches, salads, wraps, fries, and a range of 14 house dipping sauces. The dipping sauces include blue cheese, buffalo, cayenne ranch, gravy mayo, honey mustard, Korean BBQ, Slim Sauce and a limited-time "Unknown" sauce. On social media, fans have raved about the chain over the last few years. On Instagram, one person said the food "looks phenomenal", while on Reddit, another said "prefer it over KFC". Meanwhile on X, one person said: "Slim Chickens is the best chicken place I have ever been to and it's not even close.." Another added: "What is the best fried chicken franchise and why is it Slim Chickens?" A third said: "Slim chickens is much better if you want good chicken, better than both KFC and Popeyes imo." Ben Blore, head of operations at Slim Chickens, said: "We couldn't be more excited to bring Slim Chickens to these two iconic London locations. "Our team has been dedicated to making sure every guest experiences our fresh, cooked-to-order chicken and authentic Southern hospitality at its finest."
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Yum! Brands Upgraded to Buy as Taco Bell Drives Global Growth
Yum! Brands Inc. (NYSE:YUM) ranks among the best consumer discretionary stocks to buy now. Redburn-Atlantic upgraded Yum! Brands Inc. (NYSE:YUM) from Neutral to Buy on June 10 while raising the stock's price target from $145 to $177. Jeramey Lende/ Chris Luyckx of Redburn-Atlantic cited Taco Bell's outstanding performance and Yum! Brands' strong global presence as major factors in the company's success. Luyckx claims that Yum! Brands Inc. (NYSE:YUM) stands out in the industry owing to its growth potential and defensive resiliency. The analyst also noted that Taco Bell US and KFC International make significant contributions to the company's EBIT. Furthermore, Luyckx cited Yum! Brands' strategic initiatives, which are expected to support the company's growth trajectory. These include its diverse restaurant formats, its robust master franchise system, and its digital acceleration program, Byte. Yum! Brands Inc. (NYSE:YUM) is an American multinational fast food corporation that operates well-known brands like KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and The Habit Burger Grill. While we acknowledge the potential of YUM as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. Read More: and Disclosure: None.
News.com.au
a day ago
- Automotive
- News.com.au
Tesla driver slammed for ‘selfish' servo act
An 'entitled' Tesla driver has sparked outrage after a photo went viral of their electric vehicle parked at a busy petrol station. The white Tesla Model Y was parked right next to a petrol pump at the BP in Paradise Gardens, Thornlands, Queensland – and it's been revealed that the driver had just gotten out to go for a cheeky KFC run. When the image was posted on Facebook, the original poster said that they had seen the driver get out of the car and walk into the neighbouring KFC. 'Parking your electric vehicle next to a petrol bowser in a busy BP station while you pop in to KFC to get a go bucket, just in case there is a shower of rain and it gets wet (wasn't raining at the time),' they wrote. 'Way of the future or just rude and lacking consideration for others?' While it was a loaded question from the author, it was clear that commenters didn't need help getting fired up by the photo. One person called the move 'narcissistic' while someone else said the act was plain 'rude'. 'Probably worried they'll get electrocuted if the car gets wet!' one person joked. 'Should've walked over, picked up the diesel pump, and when they walked back said 'fillerup'?' someone else quipped. Someone else called it 'damn ignorant,' as another said, 'Tesla driver … say no more'. 'And they're the ones complaining there aren't enough charge points,' someone remarked. A different person pointed out that you can get charged for parking your regular car in an EV charging bay. Fines vary by state, but range from $1185 in Victoria to $3200 in the Australian Capital Territory. 'Why not apply the same rule for EV's at a petrol station?' that person asked. Others said this is not an isolated incident. 'Happens all the time. EV drivers go in and get their coffees and muffins with no fuel and hold up everyone else,' one said. 'The servos won't say anything as they may a profit from selling everything but fuel'. However, not everyone shared this anger, and some actually took aim at the person who took the photo. 'Looks like you were stalking to person if you know what they were doing,' one pointed out. 'We are often quick to judge a situation before knowing the whole story,' said another user. 'It's worth considering'. And one commenter said that the poster was overreacting. 'If this is a big worry, then you really are doing okay – be happy,' they said.
