McDonald’s store traffic fell unexpectedly in the first quarter as economic uncertainty weighed on diners.

Microsoft and Meta Platforms drove Wall Street higher after delivering profits for the start of the year that were even bigger than analysts expected.

A second man has been charged in connection to a deadly shootout at a McDonald’s in west Harris County that claimed the life of a grandfather.

A man named Antoine Leandre Ridge has been charged with murder following a deadly shootout inside a McDonald's in west Harris County, where 61-year-old Jorge Rolando Arbaiza was fatally shot.

A 61-year-old grandfather was tragically killed in a shootout while trying to get McDonald’s Happy Meals for his grandchildren.

Two people have been taken to hospitals after a fight between two groups of people erupted in gunfire near Katy Sunday.

KPRC 2 has learned the identity of the 17-year-old Aldine High School killed in a shooting last week. His name was Irwan Paez.

The body of a 17-year-old boy was found in the parking lot of a McDonald’s in the Aldine area after a shooting that stemmed from a fight.

Improving international sales helped McDonald’s overcome some weakness at home in the fourth quarter.

The U.S. Marshals said Robert Johnson, who was wanted for sexually assaulting a child, was caught at a McDonald’s in Clear Lake, where they said he frequented often, but Johnson didn’t go down easy.

McDonald’s said Friday it is changing a scholarship program for Latino students after it was sued by a group that opposes affirmative action.

McDonald’s is ending some of its diversity practices, citing a U.S. Supreme Court decision that outlawed affirmative action in college admissions.

A couple was shot Monday afternoon after being followed from an apartment complex in northwest Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.

The federal government has closed its investigation into an E.

Federal officials are reporting more cases of E.

McDonald’s says they believe slivered onions supplied from a California-based produce company have been isolated as the likely cause of the E. Coli outbreak tied to the company’s Quarter Pounders.

A food poisoning outbreak tied to McDonald's Quarter Pounders has expanded, with at least 75 people sick in 13 states.

A California-based produce company is the source of fresh onions linked to a deadly E.

McDonald’s is working to reassure U.S. customers that its restaurants are safe even as federal investigators try to pinpoint the cause of a deadly E.

U.S. stocks fell as more steam came out of Wall Street’s huge, record-breaking rally.

Asian shares are mostly declining in cautious trading ahead of central bank meetings around the world.

A Massachusetts individual has been arraigned on charges including assault with the intent to murder after six people were stabbed in separate attacks.

Who throws a milkshake, honestly? Well, apparently a man authorities arrested in Humble during an argument.

A man has been arrested after being charged with murder following a deadly shooting at a McDonald’s off the Katy Freeway that left an attorney dead last week.

A man is now wanted after being charged with murder following a deadly shooting off of the Katy Freeway last week.

Family members have identified a Houston attorney as the man who died after he tried to calm an angry customer at a west Houston McDonald’s Saturday.

2 people were injured in a shootout in north Houston, stemming from a belief that they were being followed by another vehicle.

Investigators say it all started after a man was calming down an angry customer at the McDonald’s on Katy Fwy because he was dissatisfied with his order. The two ended up taking the fight outside, where things turned deadly.

McDonald’s plans to step up deals and value messaging to combat slowing sales.

Asian shares are mixed after Wall Street slipped a bit further from its record highs.

Authorities say two people have been arrested after one of them threatened McDonald’s employees on Tuesday.

A Houston entrepreneur shared her story of triumph and achievement on KPRC 2+ Thursday.

Get ready to feel like a kid again! McDonald’s announce the return of the popular Boo Buckets just in time for Halloween.

Say it ain’t so! McDonald’s McRib sandwich will make a return this November after the restaurant chain announced the sandwich would go on a “farewell” tour last year.

Testing out all the possible soda combinations at your local McDonald’s will one day become a thing of the past.

The day that McDonald’s discontinued making their heavenly and iconic Snack Wraps is a day I’ll never forget.

Federal labor officials say the McDonald’s franchise that controls 12 restaurants in metro New Orleans violated child labor laws and has hired more than 80 minors in two states.

A South Florida jury awarded $800,000 in damages to a little girl who received second-degree burns when a hot Chicken McNugget fell on her leg as her mother pulled away from the drive-thru of a McDonald’s restaurant.

Grimace, arguably the coolest McDonals’d character, is finally getting the recognition he deserves.

A recent high school graduate is traumatized after three suspects attacked her during her shift at a McDonald’s restaurant on Monday afternoon, snatching her wig and breaking off at least two of her fingernails.

Several companies and school districts in the Houston area are hiring right now.

Looking for a job? If so, this weekend, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner is hosting a job and resource fair in Houston to help provide summer jobs and internships to the youth.

A jury in Florida says McDonald’s and a franchise holder are fault after a hot Chicken McNugget from a Happy Meal fell on a little girl’s leg and caused second-degree burns.

A man was arrested and accused of drunk driving with several children in the car in northeast Harris County, according to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office.

McDonald’s reported higher-than-expected sales in the first quarter as store traffic grew despite higher prices.

The McDonald’s mystery sauce that’s known as the Big Mac sauce has always been a fan favorite since its launch in 1968. And now, it’s finally getting its spotlight on the menu.

McDonald’s is dropping a new flavor just in time for spring, the company announced in late March.

Beyond Meat reported better-than-expected fourth quarter sales despite flagging consumer demand and lower prices.

The fast-food burger wars were on the menu in the run-up to the Daytona 500.

McDonald’s McNuggets are going fowl-free.

The Cardi B and Offset, which will be available at restaurants nationwide, will be perfect for sharing with your plus one, your situationship, your best friend, or anyone in between.

Chick-fil-A is jumping on the plant-based bandwagon.

They say there is nothing more American than apple pie, but I get to differ. In the year 2023, there is nothing more American than ranch dressing.

McDonald’s announced that it’s bringing back its beloved classic, the McRib, for another time -- but teases that it might be the last time.

McDonald announced on Thursday that its Halloween pails are indeed coming back to restaurants starting on Oct. 18.

You’re never too old for a Happy Meal, or at least that’s the feel-good sentiment McDonald’s is counting on.

McDonald’s could be bringing back a major nostalgic favorite this year if social media is right.

A top executive at plant-based food company Beyond Meat has been charged with felony battery after a fight outside a college football game in which he was accused of biting a man’s nose.

Having trouble finding Wingstop’s newest chicken sandwich in the Houston area? You’re not the only one.

Plant-based meat maker Beyond Meat says it’s laying off 4% of its workforce.

Ready to take the heat, Houston? No, we’re not talking about the current Texas heat.

Our team is always on the lookout for ways you can save money. We rounded up a few places where kids can eat for free. Most of these free meals only come with the purchase of an adult meal.

From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, McDonald’s restaurants in Houston will donate 10% of lunch sales to two organizations raising money for victims of the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas.

McDonald’s said Thursday it has begun the process of selling its Russian business to one of its licensees in the country.

On Tuesday, Houston-area McDonald’s restaurants will provide free breakfast to students taking the STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) test and teachers.

A rivalry with Russia.

Investigators were trying to determine what led to a deadly shooting inside a McDonald's in southwest Houston Wednesday afternoon.

The long-awaited “Shamrock Shake season” is nearly here.

Looking to spice it up at McDonald’s?

McDonald’s is celebrating 50 years of its Egg McMuffin with throwback pricing.

Houston did not disappoint in the weird news department this year.

McDonald’s is taking its celebrity meals to a new level, teaming up with Mariah Carey to create an entire menu of her own.

McDonald’s workers in 12 U.S. cities have walked off the job to protest what they say is an ongoing problem of sexual harassment and violence in the company’s stores.

Buc-ee's has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against Sugar Land business owner Saarim Damani, claiming his “Buky’s” is nothing more than a knockoff.

McDonald’s is giving away free breakfast to teachers, faculty and staff for five straight days in October as a “Thank you” for all they do.

McDonald’s is bringing back one of its fan-favorite menu items.

McDonald's plans to "drastically" reduce the plastic in its Happy Meal toys worldwide by 2025.

Looking to save a few bucks for lunch on Saturday? McDonald’s may be a good choice.

A McDonald’s employee was arrested after being accused of setting up an armed robbery Tuesday in Spring, according to deputies with the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office.

Businesses large and small are reinstituting mask mandates and some are even requiring vaccines of their customers as U.S. coronavirus cases rise.

Saweetie is showcasing her unique taste buds with a new partnership with McDonald’s.

Two people were arrested after they pointed a gun on McDonald’s employees over the amount of salt on their fries, authorities said Tuesday.

A male was shot during an altercation in a McDonald’s drive-thru lane overnight, according to Houston police.

McDonald’s in Houston are rolling out five frozen drinks, some just for the summer.

Two men wearing masks were apprehended Wednesday afternoon robbing a McDonald’s in northwest Harris County, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

Travis Scott x McDonalds figurine as shown with his iconic meal. HOUSTON – The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Houston/Galveston is hosting a raffle for a limited-edition Travis Scott figurine. Each raffle ticket will benefit uninsured or underinsured children through immunizations, urgent care visits, mental health screenings and specialty care referrals. Travis Scott x McDonalds figurine as shown with his iconic meal. (Ronald McDonald House Charities Greater Houston/Galveston)The Travis Scott figurine is made with Travis wearing a customized outfit, signature sneakers and carrying his iconic McDonald’s meal, which was a limited-edition menu item last September.

Racers crash during the last lap in the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Monday, Feb. 15, 2021, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The Latest on the Daytona 500 (all times local):12:35 a.m.Brad Keselowski has no regrets about the way he handled the final lap of the Daytona 500. ___12:15 a.m.Michael McDowell won the Daytona 500 after Penske Racing teammates Joey Logano and Brad Keselowski wrecked on the final lap. ___3:25 p.m.Derrike Cope was knocked out after only three laps, an ignominious end for the 62-year-old driver who won the 1990 Daytona 500. ___2 p.m.Bubba Wallace’s car failed inspection twice for the Daytona 500 and will have to start at the back of the field. AdWallace drives a new entry owned by NBA great Michael Jordan and three-time Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin.

HOUSTON – McDonald’s fans are rejoicing over the return of Hi-C Orange Lavaburst after it was pulled off the menu in 2017. The fast-food giant brought back the famed drink after reading “countless DMs, petitions and customer feedback.”According to their Twitter, the tweet announcing the drink contained a screenshot of an email apparently from the Vice President of Marketing, with the quote “We did it!”about to present this to my boss do u guys have any feedback? https://t.co/yp3NreJaXy — McDonald's (@McDonalds) February 10, 2021Hi-C was removed from all restaurants in 2017 to make room for a new Sprite flavor, which sparked some outrage from those who grew up with the drink in the 90s, TODAY reported. Fans can keep track of the drink’s arrival on the McDonald’s website by inputting their zip code. Hi-C Orange Lavaburst will return to select McDonalds restaurants starting this week, and will be available nationwide this upcoming summer.

HOUSTON – Shamrock Shake season is returning to McDonald’s later this month. The shake, according to McDonald’s, features a creamy vanilla soft serve ice cream with shamrock shake flavoring and mint-flavored whipped cream. 🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀hamrock Shake is back on 2.15 — McDonald's (@McDonalds) February 2, 2021Also returning by popular demand is the Oreo Shamrock McFlurry, featuring the same flavoring as the shake, blended with Oreo cookie pieces in a McFlurry. McDonald’s celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Shamrock Shake last year, which was invented in 1967 by Hal Rosen, an owner-operator of a Connecticut McDonald’s location as a way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. It was sold regionally in the U.S. until 2012 when the shake began selling nationwide, according to the company.

HOUSTON – McDonalds is bringing back fan favorites Spicy Chicken McNuggets and Mighty Hot Sauce to its menu, among other items. The fast-food chain announced Tuesday the McNuggets will return to menus across the U.S. for a limited time starting Monday. Ordering Spicy McNuggets on the app unlocks an offer to redeem for a 25-cent small shake. spicy chicken mcnuggets are back today which means y’all only got 2 wishes left — McDonald's (@McDonalds) February 1, 2021Other offers include a 20-cent apple pie on Feb. 4, 35-cent large fries on Feb. 11, and 25-cent cheeseburgers on Feb. 18. Spicy McNuggets were removed from the menu in October, according to TODAY.

(Copyright 2019 The Associated Press. HOUSTON – What a better way to spread Christmas cheer with McDonald’s bringing special holiday freebies. The fast food chain announced in a press release starting Dec. 14 through Dec. 24, Frosty the Snowman, Rudolph, Buddy the Elf and many other special characters will make a popping appearance in one of the 10 offers exclusively available through the McDonalds app. 11 different Holiday deals starting 12.14grab a meal fit for Festivus (or any day tbh) daily in our App pic.twitter.com/bDvsX5Bmyh — McDonald's (@McDonalds) December 10, 2020Other movies making an appearance include “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation”, “Gremlins” and “Die Hard.”All mobile offers require a $1 minimum purchase in the app. This comes after McDonald’s launched celebrity meals from both Houston rapper Travis Scott and Colombian superstar J. Balvin last September and October.

McDonald’s U.S. sales roared back in the third quarter with new menu items and attention-grabbing celebrity collaborations. With new choices like spicy chicken nuggets and a meal deal promotion with rapper Travis Scott, McDonald's exceeded most projections for the third quarter. McDonald’s same-store sales — or sales at locations open at least a year — jumped 4.6% in the U.S. Mason Smoot, McDonald's chief U.S. restaurant officer, said drive-thru represents around 70% of McDonald's sales in its top markets, and the vast majority of new restaurants McDonald's is building will have drive-thru windows. McDonald's cut menu items, including all-day breakfast, to make it easier and faster to fill orders during the pandemic.

But alas, while you may have gotten your Big Mac or McChicken, the ice cream machine is yet again broken, and your McFlurry dreams have been crushed. Not only are you upset, but so are the kids in the back seat who just wanted an ice cream cone. If only there was some way you could have known the ice cream machine was down, so you could have gone to a different McDonald’s with a working machine. A version of this scenario inspired 24-year-old software engineer Rashiq Zahid to created McBroken, a new website that tracks whether the ice cream machine at every McDonald’s is working or not. Only a true @McDonalds fan would go to these lengths to help customers get our delicious ice cream!

Herb Kelly and his wife, Linda Simien Kelly, waited in line during the first day of early voting in Houston. Texas is operating absentee voting drop-off sites on the theory that McDonald’s would sell just as many burgers and fries if it had only one store in Harris County. Judges also turned back a challenge to the age exemption that allows Texans who are 65 years old or older to vote absentee if they’d like. Abbott flipped hard when it came to letting Texans drop off their absentee ballots. Texas politicians, who love that “government should run like a business” line, should pay attention.

For the first time in eight years, three new baked goods join the fast-food franchise’s menu: apple fritters, blueberry muffins and cinnamon rolls. McDonald’s website says each new menu item will be available all day at participating restaurants nationwide. The tasty options will be offered alongside McCafé cookies and pies. “McDonald’s has been famous for our savory breakfast menu for almost fifty years,” said Linda VanGosen, the restaurant’s vice president of brand and menu strategy. “We’re continuing our breakfast innovation by adding tasty new sweet options with our new McCafé Bakery lineup.

DOWNEY, Ca. – The success of rapper Travis Scott’s “Cactus Jack” collaboration with McDonald’s has caused so much excitement to the point that the Missouri City native is paying for it. Travis Scott pulls up to a Downey CA McDonald’s 🍔🍟🌵🔥 pic.twitter.com/IaDS0x8Mu3 — Modern Notoriety (@ModernNotoriety) September 8, 2020Travis Scott pulled up to the oldest McDonalds in Downey, CA for the release of his burger. According to TMZ, the rapper and McDonald’s were fined $200 each. Today’s Travis Scott appearance at McDonald’s was neither approved nor permitted by the City of Downey.

HOUSTON – McDonald’s is rolling out spicy chicken McNuggets and a “Mighty Hot Sauce” on Wednesday, the fast food chain announced this week. To celebrate the release, McDonald’s is offering six free nuggets – spicy or classic -- when you buy a 6-piece through the restaurant’s app. The McNuggets are “breaded with a sizzling tempura coating made of both cayenne and chili peppers” and the hot sauce is made of “crushed red peppers and spicy chilis,” according to McDonald’s. McDonald’s noted in its news release that this is the first flavor change the chicken McNuggets in the U.S. since their 1983 debut.

HOUSTON – A man is dead after he was shot multiple times in the parking lot of a McDonald’s in north Houston, according to the Houston Police Department. Witnesses told investigators the man was shot as he was getting out of his vehicle, police said. Investigators said the 27-year-old victim, identified by police at Christepher Howard, was waiting outside while his girlfriend used the restroom. The witness said Howard‘s girlfriend came outside and urged her to call the police. Investigators said the victim and shooter may have known each other.