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Garry Cornes / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 2.0)Subway Closes 729 US Locations in 2025, Reducing Total to 18,773
Subway shuttered 729 restaurants in the United States last year, continuing a decade-long trend of downsizing. The chain now operates 18,773 locations nationwide, all run by franchisees. Meanwhile, McDonald's maintains about 14,000 US restaurants as Subway focuses on strategic ad…
Sizzlipedia / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)McDonald's to Remove Self-Serve Soda Fountains from U.S. Locations by 2032
McDonald's is eliminating self-serve soda fountains from its U.S. dining rooms nationwide as part of a modernization push. The changes will roll out gradually over the next several years during restaurant remodels. The company is also introducing new beverages like dirty sodas an…
avlxyz / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 2.0)Subway Launches Fresh Value Menu with Over 15 Entrees Under $5 Nationwide
Subway introduced its new Fresh Value Menu on April 28, 2026, featuring more than 15 entrees priced under $5, many with over 20 grams of protein. The menu includes Deli Faves sandwiches, Protein Pockets and daily sub specials. This follows similar value menu launches by Taco Bell…
Johnson524 / Wikimedia (CC0)Cleveland Browns Start Construction on New Huntington Bank Field Set for 2029 Opening
Haslam Sports Group began construction on the Cleveland Browns' new Huntington Bank Field in Brook Park on May 1, 2026. The stadium will open in 2029 as part of a larger entertainment area in Northeast Ohio. Separately, Raising Cane’s announced plans for nine new restaurant openi…
indiatoday.intoday.inMcDonald's Announces Launch of Six New Crafted Beverages in U.S. Restaurants
McDonald's stated it will introduce six new beverages, including refreshers and crafted sodas, starting May 6 in U.S. locations. The move follows trends in customized drinks popularized on TikTok and aims to boost afternoon sales. Other fast-food chains like Wendy's and Taco Bell…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)USPTO Again Rejects McDonald's 'Extra Value Meal' Trademark as Merely Descriptive
The United States Patent and Trademark Office rejected McDonald's trademark application for 'Extra Value Meal' on April 14, 2026, citing its descriptive nature. McDonald's has used the phrase for 30 years and argues it has acquired distinctiveness. The company filed an amendment…
raboe001 / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 2.5)Steak 'n Shake Appoints Michael Boes as First Chief MAHA Officer
Fast-food chain Steak 'n Shake has created a new executive role aligned with the Make America Healthy Again initiative, appointing former HHS adviser Michael Boes to oversee nutritional improvements. The move follows recent changes like switching to beef tallow and removing micro…
Republic of Korea / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)Stars of 'KPop Demon Hunters' Discuss McDonald's Collaboration Featuring Huntr/x and Saja Boys Meals
Actors from the upcoming film 'KPop Demon Hunters' shared details about their involvement in McDonald's promotional meals tied to the movie. The meals feature items inspired by the characters Huntr/x and Saja Boys. The stars described the collaboration as a significant moment in…