Voodoo Doughnut opens Sept. 7 in Tempe

By GlobalAZ

September 6, 2023

TEMPE, Ariz. – Voodoo Doughnut, based in Portland, is opening its first Arizona location on Thursday, Sept. 7 in Tempe. It’s located near Apache Boulevard and Rural Road, not far from the ASU ...

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Wendy’s launches Pumpkin Spice Frosty just in time for fall

By GlobalAZ

September 6, 2023

As autumn quickly approaches, Wendy’s is launching two new seasonal drinks to its menu. The fast food giant announced Wednesday that it will be releasing a Pumpkin Spice Frosty and ...

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McDonald’s McGold Card: How you can win free food for life

By GlobalAZ

November 29, 2022

What would you do if you had free McDonald’s for life? Well, now is your opportunity to find out! McDonald’s is kicking off the holiday season with the chance to ...

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Here’s how the new White Castle location in Tempe will look

By GlobalAZ

November 19, 2022

TEMPE, AZ — White Castle has officially broke ground in Tempe! “Our first Arizona White Castle opened in the fall of 2019 in Scottsdale to crowds of cravers ...

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Highly processed foods are linked to early death, a new study finds

By GlobalAZ

November 7, 2022

A growing body of evidence suggests that consuming too much highly processed food — items like hot dogs, chips, soda and ice cream — can have consequences beyond obesity and ...

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Fazoli’s returning to the Valley, announces first restaurant location

By GlobalAZ

August 21, 2022

PHOENIX — Fazoli’s has announced where its first new Arizona location will be opening “later this year.” The fast-casual Italian restaurant chain said it will be opening inside Phoenix Sky ...

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Arby’s adds popular fast-food menu item for the first time in its history

By GlobalAZ

June 5, 2022

It’s a typical menu item on many quick-serve restaurants around the country but a hamburger is not something that Arby’s has served in its 60-year history, until now. ...

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Deputies: Florida bride, caterer served marijuana-laced food

By GlobalAZ

April 23, 2022

LONGWOOD, Fla. (AP) — Officials say a 42-year-old Florida bride and her 31-year-old caterer served food laced with marijuana to unsuspecting guests at a wedding reception. Seminole County ...

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Boozy Mountain Dew now available but only in three states

By GlobalAZ

February 26, 2022

Mountain Dew’s much-anticipated boozy drinks have hit store shelves but it’s only available in Tennessee, Florida, and Iowa. But fans have no need to worry because the company plans ...

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Jack in the Box buying Del Taco in $575 million deal

By GlobalAZ

December 6, 2021

Jack in the Box announced Monday that it would acquire Del Taco for approximately $575 million, excluding existing debt. Del Taco has about 600 restaurants across 16 states. ...