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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Top 5 Fast-Food Meals Cheaper Than ‘We Have Food at Home'
Do you remember when getting fast food used to be an affordable treat and not a physically and financially shame-inducing spiral from which you'll never recover? No? After you come home from an exhausting day at work, the house is all out of order, your kids are clamoring to eat and you do not feel like cooking, the last thing you want to hear is, 'We have food at home.' Up Next: For You: Technically, what you have at home are probably ingredients, so it's best not to split hairs and save yourself a potential argument by suggesting to your tired spouse that they whip up a meal. Though not always the case, it still can be cheaper to eat out rather than going to the grocery store and playing tariff roulette with your produce. With that in mind, GOBankingRates put together a list of the top five fast-food meals that are cheaper than grocery shopping. Order up! McDonald's McChicken Value Meal Price: $5 You shouldn't play chicken with your monthly expenses, and with the McDonald's McChicken value meal, you get a McChicken, four-piece Chicken McNuggets, a small French fry and a small soft drink. When you factor in what you would spend on a chicken breast (plus more for nuggets), a head of lettuce, burger buns, mayonnaise, potatoes and soda at the grocery store, you probably started pulling into the drive-thru marked with Golden Arches before you finished reading this sentence. Explore More: Taco Bell's Classic Luxe Box Price: $5 If every time you go to the grocery store, you have to dip into your children's college fund, then maybe you should subsidize with the occasional Taco Tuesday for family night. For $20, you can feed your family of four with this Taco Bell combo meal, which includes a Beefy 5-Layer Burrito, crunchy taco, cinnamon twists and a medium fountain drink. Antacid is sold separately, but you may not need it to settle your system when you see how much money you saved. Wendy's Biggie Bag Price: $5 Gone may be the days of Wendy's locations having a sun room you could smoke in while you appreciated nature, but that doesn't mean they still don't offer some nostalgic pricing for some items on their menu. For just $5 a pop, you can get the Biggie Bag at Wendy's, which includes a choice of sandwich (Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger, Double Stack or Crispy Chicken), 4-piece chicken nuggets, fries and a drink. Chipotle Burrito Price: $11.65 to $12.45 Chipotle may not be the first fast-food option you think of when it comes to savings, but when you factor in its portion sizes for baby-sized burritos or the many influencer cheat codes to multiply how many meals you can get out of your order, the savings do start to add up more than the additional cost of guacamole. You could even buy a burrito for dinner, eat half, and have the second half as a lunch leftover the next day. Of course, this would require more self-control than most people have when delicious food is in front of them. Subway's Meal of the Day Price: $9.99 And the number one fast-food meal that is cheaper than 'we have food at home' is … the Subway Meal of the Day! Why doesn't everyone just relax and enjoy a delicious Subway sandwich until the stock market figures itself out? You can set your calendar to Subway's Meal of the Day, which includes a daily rotating footlong sub option, a choice of a bag of chips or two cookies and a drink. This is an easily shareable meal too, as even Subway is shocked more people aren't splitting in this economy. More From GOBankingRates 6 Popular SUVs That Aren't Worth the Cost -- and 6 Affordable Alternatives This article originally appeared on Top 5 Fast-Food Meals Cheaper Than 'We Have Food at Home'
Sydney Morning Herald
28-05-2025
- Business
- Sydney Morning Herald
The world's busiest international airport is shutting down. What's next?
When Dubai International (DXB) first opened in 1960, its runway was a strip of compacted sand. Fast forward 65 years and it's the busiest international airport on the planet, processing 92.3 million passengers last year alone (when including domestic passengers, it's pipped by Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson as the world's busiest). More of a luxury shopping mall with planes, DXB far outshines any of our airports and if, like Tom Hanks in The Terminal, you were ever stranded there, you probably wouldn't mind too much. Where else can you buy a Rolex, a Rolls-Royce and a McChicken sandwich before your 3am boarding call? It's basically The Ritz with baggage claim. Unsurprisingly, though, it's beginning to feel the strain. Hemmed in by highways and residential areas, DXB has nowhere to bulge, so last April UAE Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum announced that operations would slowly be phased across to Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International (DWC), located 61 kilometres to the south of DXB, when its expansion is completed in 2032. Backed by the desert, this hyper-modern, AI-purring, mega-hub will be aviation's new darling with 400 aircraft gates (compared to the current 29) and poised to handle 260 million passengers per year once it's fully operational. With DXB being gently nudged aside like a beloved grandparent who's just a little too slow for today's high-speed air travel, what will become of the empty site? Dubai isn't the kind of city to let nearly 3000 hectares of prime urban real estate, just a 15-minute drive from downtown, gather sand. This is a place that built a ski slope in the desert and named islands after continents. They dream big, so something more innovative and headline-worthy is also likely. We game-planned some potential scenarios and explored how other decommissioned airports around the world have been reinvented to see where Dubai might take inspiration. Let's taxi down the runway of possibilities.
The Age
28-05-2025
- Business
- The Age
The world's busiest international airport is shutting down. What's next?
When Dubai International (DXB) first opened in 1960, its runway was a strip of compacted sand. Fast forward 65 years and it's the busiest international airport on the planet, processing 92.3 million passengers last year alone (when including domestic passengers, it's pipped by Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson as the world's busiest). More of a luxury shopping mall with planes, DXB far outshines any of our airports and if, like Tom Hanks in The Terminal, you were ever stranded there, you probably wouldn't mind too much. Where else can you buy a Rolex, a Rolls-Royce and a McChicken sandwich before your 3am boarding call? It's basically The Ritz with baggage claim. Unsurprisingly, though, it's beginning to feel the strain. Hemmed in by highways and residential areas, DXB has nowhere to bulge, so last April UAE Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum announced that operations would slowly be phased across to Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International (DWC), located 61 kilometres to the south of DXB, when its expansion is completed in 2032. Backed by the desert, this hyper-modern, AI-purring, mega-hub will be aviation's new darling with 400 aircraft gates (compared to the current 29) and poised to handle 260 million passengers per year once it's fully operational. With DXB being gently nudged aside like a beloved grandparent who's just a little too slow for today's high-speed air travel, what will become of the empty site? Dubai isn't the kind of city to let nearly 3000 hectares of prime urban real estate, just a 15-minute drive from downtown, gather sand. This is a place that built a ski slope in the desert and named islands after continents. They dream big, so something more innovative and headline-worthy is also likely. We game-planned some potential scenarios and explored how other decommissioned airports around the world have been reinvented to see where Dubai might take inspiration. Let's taxi down the runway of possibilities.
Miami Herald
22-05-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
McDonald's announces major store change to win back customers
It is no secret that McDonald's (MCD) is in a tough battle with weak consumer demand. Ever since the fast-food chain faced controversy last year for hiking its menu prices and suffered an E. coli outbreak in a few of its restaurant locations, consumers have been pulling back. In McDonald's first-quarter earnings report for 2025, it revealed that its U.S. comparable sales decreased by 3.6% year-over-year. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter Also, according to recent data from foot traffic in McDonald's stores fell by 2.6% during the quarter. Related: McDonald's CEO sounds alarm on major customer problem During an earnings call on May 1, McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski said that consumers are cutting their spending on fast food more than previously expected. "We entered 2025 knowing that it would be a challenging time for the QSR industry due to macroeconomic uncertainty and pressures weighing on the consumer," said Kempczinski. "During the first quarter, geopolitical tensions added to the economic uncertainty and dampened consumer sentiment more than we expected." Image source:Amid this alarming consumer trend, McDonald's has been making several bold attempts to attract back customers. In its latest effort, the fast-food chain has announced that it will be extending its hours at restaurant locations nationwide, according to a new report from QSR Magazine. Many McDonald's locations will now be open 24/7, while others will remain open past midnight. This move allows it to compete directly with rivals such as Jack in the Box, Waffle House, and Whataburger, which are open 24 hours. Related: McDonald's announces return of beloved menu item "Our fans know there's no better way to end an unforgettable night than by feasting on your favorite McDonald's order," said McDonald's spokesperson in a statement to QSR. "That's why, as the summer season kicks off, we're excited to offer up more ways for customers to satisfy their late-night cravings with more choices and expanded hours at more restaurants." The change comes shortly after McDonald's announced that it will hire up to 375,000 new employees across the country this summer as it plans to open 900 new U.S. restaurant locations by 2027. Recently, McDonald's has been relying on deals and the return of fan-favorite menu items to boost its struggling sales. Last summer, the fast-food chain launched its $5 Meal Deal, which offers a meal that consists of a McChicken, four-piece chicken nuggets or a McDouble, along with fries and a drink. It then launched the McValue menu earlier this year, which introduced its Buy One, Add One for $1 deal. In this deal, customers can buy a "full-priced" menu item from the McValue menu and purchase one more item of their choice for $1. More Food + Dining: Domino's Pizza unveils generous deal amid alarming consumer trendSteak 'n Shake's beef tallow fries aren't as healthy as they appearThe Cheesecake Factory makes bittersweet changes to its menu According to Kempczinski, the Buy One, Add One for $1 deal hasn't been performing as well as the $5 Meal Deal. "When you look at the Buy One, Add One for $1, I'd say our view on that is it's performing okay, but frankly, it's not driving nearly the amount of incrementality that we're seeing with the buy one or with the $5 Meal Deal," said Kempczinski during the May 1 earnings call. McDonald's also recently hyped the return of its popular Snack Wrap onto menus, which is essentially chicken tenders, lettuce, shredded cheddar cheese, and ranch wrapped in a soft flour tortilla. It was previously discontinued in 2016. The fast-food chain also permanently added McCrispy Strips to its menus earlier this month, which is a revamped version of its discontinued Chicken Selects. In addition, McDonald's announced the return of Happy Meals with Squishmallow toys last week, a menu item with a massive cult following. These will only be available on McDonald's menus nationwide for a limited time. Related: Veteran fund manager unveils eye-popping S&P 500 forecast The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
Fox Sports
19-05-2025
- Automotive
- Fox Sports
Paddock Buzz: Robert Shwartzman Celebrates Pole Shocker at McDonald's
INDYCAR Robert Shwartzman became the underdog story of the 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge by earning NTT P1 Award honors in the No. 83 PREMA Racing Chevrolet. Rookie Shwartzman, from Israel, completed a four-lap average of 232.790 mph to take the top spot for the first oval race of his life. He is the first rookie to win the '500' pole since Teo Fabi in 1983. 'I've never witnessed qualifying as big as it was yesterday in the Indy 500,' Shwartzman said. 'Qualifying is always cool, but the mentality is that the race is the main thing. Here, it seems that the qualifying is an actual race. It's like yesterday, I felt like I've won a race.' How does the rookie pole winner who became an overnight sensation celebrate? 'I went to McDonalds,' he said. By the time Shwartzman completed media obligations, he exited Indianapolis Motor Speedway around 10:15 p.m. ET. Shwartzman drove to Fishers, Indiana, about 30-40 minutes north of the Speedway, which is also near PREMA's shop, and noticed there were few options open for food that late on a Sunday night. So, the Golden Arches it was. 'I ordered a McChicken, chicken nuggets and a bit of fries,' Shwartzman said. 'I had no food since I don't know when, came back home straight away, just ate it because I was so hungry, jumped in the shower, and went straight to bed. That was around 12:20 a.m., I think, and then 6:30 a.m. woke up, so around six hours of sleep.' By Monday, he was already back to work, logging 76 laps in practice and finishing 26th on the speed charts at 222.561 mph. Far from discouraged, he emphasized that it was a session focused on learning, experimenting with different positions in traffic and observing experienced drivers. 'We put myself in different positions in the grid to see how it feels and how the car behaves, for my understanding,' Shwartzman said. 'Overall, quite happy. 'We need to obviously work a little bit on getting the car a bit stronger. I was in a group with Alex (Palou) and Pato (O'Ward), and me and Pato seemed to be quite similar, but Alex was a tiny bit stronger, feeling-wise. So, we need to see what was different and try to get a bit more grip.' Ericsson Confident of '500' Chances Marcus Ericsson may not have lit up the speed charts in his No. 28 Allegra Honda for Andretti Global during Monday's practice session, ranking 18th at 224.056. But don't mistake that for a lack of confidence. The 2022 Indianapolis 500 winner and 2023 runner-up, both for Chip Ganassi Racing, knows exactly what it takes to win at the Brickyard. He thinks he has the car to do it again. 'We're strong now, and we still have more to put into the car,' Ericsson said. Despite the modest practice speed, Ericsson's focus isn't on raw pace alone. The two-hour session took place in weather that closely mirrors what's expected on Race Day, partly cloudy skies with air temperatures in the upper 60s to low 70s. Drivers said those conditions offer a reliable preview of how the car will perform in Sunday's 200-lap showdown. 'I know what car I need to win this race, and I feel we have that,' he said. 'I'm feeling very confident.' And confidence matters. Ericsson has proven he can be both aggressive and strategic when it counts most. Starting ninth this weekend, he'll again be in striking distance, just as he was in 2022 when he won from fifth. O'Ward's Confidence Stems from New Approach Pato O'Ward (photo, above) entered '500' Race Week activity in his No. 5 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet with quiet confidence. He qualified third and believes this is his best championship start in five full-time seasons, despite being fourth in points, trailing Alex Palou by 100 points. Considering Palou's dominant form, O'Ward is taking a pragmatic and mature approach to the title chase. Rather than obsessing over Palou's performance, he's focused inward. 'You can't focus on him (Palou),' O'Ward said. 'All you can do is, if you leave every single week knowing that you maximize, or at least turn the weekends around, that could have been a lot worse. That's a win in itself. Everyone's riding their own wave. My championship is not going to be the same.' O'Ward's early-season results are testament to that philosophy. His NTT P1 Award at The Thermal Club (where he led 51 of 65 laps and finished second), a sixth-place finish at Barber Motorsports Park and a gritty climb from 23rd to 11th in the season opener at St. Petersburg have all been foundational in keeping his title hopes alive. It's not just about winning races anymore for O'Ward; it's about surviving the rough ones, salvaging points and keeping himself in contention when it matters most. 'We literally turned stuff into gold,' O'Ward said. 'That is ultimately what you'll be thinking at the end of the year.' Heading into the Indy 500, a race in which O'Ward finished runner-up two of the last three years, he's in a strong mental space. 'I'm in a great space,' O'Ward said. 'I love where I'm at. Like, I genuinely think we've been doing a great job. And I'm excited. There's so many races to go. We've seen so many times that people have a lightning start, and this goes in waves. They're going to get their fair share of bad luck, which we've already had a few.' Lundgaard Joins Arrow McLaren Incentives The playful, yet telling, banter between O'Ward and Arrow McLaren teammate Christian Lundgaard reveals a lighter side of the high-stakes pressure heading into the Indianapolis 500, especially when it comes to what's on the line beyond the Borg-Warner Trophy. For years, O'Ward has been open about striking 'side deals' with McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown, ranging from luxury watches to Formula One test drives and even exotic McLaren supercars. These personal incentives have been part of O'Ward's motivational tool kit, though he clarified that nothing formal is on the table this year. But that hasn't stopped new teammate Lundgaard from stirring the pot. 'It's funny; I was looking at cars,' Lundgaard said, recalling a moment that made his girlfriend roll her eyes. 'Just me lying there looking on my phone, asking, 'Hey, what do you think about this, this and that?'' While he hasn't officially spoken with Brown yet, Lundgaard dropped a hint that Arrow McLaren Team Principal Tony Kanaan had casually brought up incentives during the Velocity Invitational luxury motorsports festival last year. 'I'm not sure Zak's aware of that, so I definitely need to send him a message to make sure we're all on the same page,' Lundgaard said with a laugh. 'I need that in writing.' Odds And Ends Each of the first four rows of Sunday's race includes at least one '500' winner. Two-time winner Takuma Sato is in the first row, 2008 winner Scott Dixon starts in Row 2, 2022 winner Ericsson is in Row 3, and 2016 winner Alexander Rossi starts in Row 4. Row 7 consists of last year's top-finishing rookie, Christian Rasmussen, and 2024 Rookie of the Year Kyle Larson. The next practice is from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday (FS1, FOX Sports app, INDYCAR Radio Network) on Miller Lite Carb Day. recommended
