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☆ I ordered the same meal at In-N-Out and McDonald's, and I preferred the juicier, cheese-coated burger
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-14 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I tried the same order from In-N-Out and McDonald's to see which was the better meal and value. I preferred the thicker burger from In-N-Out over McDonald's smaller, but still tasty, burger. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . While In-N-Out is slowly expanding, it's still largely a West Coast chain, with around 400 locations in eight states and territories. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ What we can expect from the fifth and final season of 'The Boys'
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-14 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

"#TheBoys Season 4 Premiere Week is the perfect time to announce: Season 5 will be the Final Season! Season 4 is designed to be a darker, more introspective season ahead of the all-out action of season 5Jeffrey Dean Morgan as Joe Kessler and Karl Urban as Billy Butcher in season four of "The Boys." Season 5 of 'The Boys' will definitively wrap up the show's storyKarl Urban as Butcher and Antony Starr as Homelander in the season three finale of "The Boys." But the upcoming fifth season of "The Boys" will be the end of the road for the show. Jasper Savage/Prime Video"It's not totally locked in yet, but we are going to start shooting around mid-November," Kripke told Variety.

Persons: —, Eric Kripke, Kripke, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Joe Kessler, Karl Urban, Billy Butcher, Jasper Savage, Nathan Mitchell, Black Noir, Chace Crawford, Butcher, Antony Starr, Homelander, Jack Quaid, Hughie Campbell, Erin Moriarty, Annie, Variety Organizations: Service, Business, Hollywood, Amazon Studios Locations: Mexico

We'll show you everything you need to know about streaming Season 4 of the series, including where to watch The Boys, the trailer, and when new episodes drop. Prime Video just announced that Season 5 will be the show's last installment, making Season 4 its penultimate outing. Brendan Griffiths / Business InsiderWhere to watch The Boys Season 4 in the USThe Boys streams on Prime Video in the US. Amazon Prime Video Monthly Subscription Amazon Prime Video is a capable, competitive streaming service that's more than just a Prime membership perk. Check price at Amazon Prime VideoWhere to watch The Boys Season 4 in the UK & other countriesThe Boys Season 4 will be available to stream on Prime Video in the UK and other countries.

Persons: Jensen Ackles, Karl Urban, Antony Starr, Jack Quaid, Erin Moriarty, there's, Gen, we've, ExpressVPN, Brendan Griffiths, They're Organizations: Business, The, Amazon, Boys

☆ I tried the cheapest cheeseburgers at McDonald's, Wendy's, and Burger King and the least expensive was my favorite
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-08 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I tried the cheapest cheeseburgers at McDonald's, Burger King, and Wendy's. I thought Burger King's cheeseburger was the most flavorful and best value. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementThe price of the fast-food burger has risen over the years. Average fast-food menu prices have risen between 39% and 100% since 2014, and McDonald's prices have doubled in those 10 years, according to a May report by FinanceBuzz.

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☆ Burger King turns 70 this year. Photos show how the chain has evolved.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-07 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

But in 2019, Burger King introduced plant-based burgers to its menu, becoming the first major national fast-food chain to do so. Burger King Impossible Whopper. According to CNN, Burger King reported a 10% increase in sales following the launch of the Impossible Burger in 2019. However, while the burger is plant-based, Burger King came under fire after a customer sued the company for serving a burger that was not actually 100% vegan. Burger King said it never advertised the burgers as vegan or promised to cook them in a particular way.

Persons: Burger, Whopper, Drew Angerer, Burger King Organizations: CNN Locations: Burger King

☆ I tried Red Lobster's $30 endless shrimp for the first time. I see why the deal might have contributed to the chain's bankruptcy.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-05 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewA few weeks after Red Lobster filed for bankruptcy, I visited the chain's Times Square location to try its now-infamous Endless Shrimp promotion for the first time. Red Lobster's Endless Shrimp has quite the reputation. Customers were pleased with the deal, so in the summer of 2023, Endless Shrimp became available every day of the week. In the two quarters following the initial launch of the daily endless shrimp promotion, Red Lobster reported operating losses of $11 million and $12.5 million . However, Endless shrimp isn't the only factor that led to the fall of Red Lobster.

Persons: —, I've, it's, Ludovic Garnier, Garnier, Emily Stewart Organizations: Service, Red, chain's, Business, Customers, Lobster, Thai Union Group, Lobster's Locations: New York City

☆ I tried Red Lobster's $30 endless shrimp for the first time. I see why the deal might have led to the chain's bankruptcy.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-05 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Read previewA few weeks after Red Lobster filed for bankruptcy, I visited the chain's Times Square location to try its now-infamous Endless Shrimp promotion for the first time. Red Lobster's Endless Shrimp has quite the reputation. Customers were pleased with the deal, so in the summer of 2023, Endless Shrimp became available every day of the week. In the two quarters following the initial launch of the daily endless shrimp promotion, Red Lobster reported operating losses of $11 million and $12.5 million . Once a daily promotion, Endless Shrimp is now only available on Mondays, which is when I found myself at the revolving doors of Red Lobster's Times Square location on a hot summer night.

Persons: —, I've, it's, Ludovic Garnier, Garnier Organizations: Service, Red, chain's, Business, Customers, Lobster, Thai Union Group, Lobster's Locations: New York City

☆ I'm a New Yorker who stayed in a tiny house for the first time. The cozy experience made me want to give up city life forever.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-03 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I'm a New Yorker who stayed in a tiny house for the first time during a trip to North Carolina. The house was located in rural Efland, North Carolina, and was a perfect retreat from city life. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementI traveled from New York to North Carolina to try out the local food scene and explore some real estate. During the trip, I decided to stay in a tiny house for the first time to see if it was something I'd do again.

Persons: — Organizations: New Yorker, Service, Business Locations: New, North Carolina, Efland, New York, England, Connecticut

☆ 6 LGBTQ+ royals you probably didn't know about
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-03 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Princess Isabella of Parma exchanged hundreds of letters with her sister-in-law that implied the pair's relationship was more than friendly. A portrait of Princess Isabella of Parma. The pair exchanged letters "constantly" back and forth over the years, according to Making Queer History, and many of them are believed to be queer-coded or romantically affectionate in nature. "I cannot tolerate this uncertainty, I can think of nothing but that I am madly in love," Princess Isabella reportedly wrote in one letter. After two miscarriages, Princess Isabella was pregnant for a fourth time when she died from smallpox at the age of 21 in 1763.

Persons: Princess Isabella of Parma, Isabella of Parma, Archduke Joseph of Austria, Archduchess Maria Christina, Princess Isabella, Maria's, Prince Albert

☆ The most famous local sandwich from every state
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-02 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

NEW YORK: A pastrami sandwich on ryePastrami sandwich from Katz's Deli. Jake Gabbard/Business InsiderThere's nothing more NYC than a pastrami sandwich from Katz's Delicatessen in the Lower East Side of Manhattan. The famous deli, which opened its doors in 1888, is known as one of the city's oldest delis and arguably the most famous deli in the entire country. The restaurant has been frequented by scores of celebrities and politicians over the years and was even featured in the classic 1989 romantic comedy "When Harry Met Sally..." — Katz's is where the iconic "I'll have what she's having" scene took place.

Persons: Jake Gabbard, Harry Met Sally Locations: Lower, Side, Manhattan

☆ 50 rare photos of Marilyn Monroe that show another side to the film star
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-01 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Some photos of her are so famous they need no explanation, like the iconic shot of her in a white dress. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementMarilyn Monroe is one of the most famous and iconic actresses from the Golden Age of Hollywood. Rare images of Monroe can also fetch a hefty pricetag — the late pop artist Andy Warhol's 1964 silk-screen portrait of Monroe sold for $195 million at auction in 2022, NBC News reported. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: Marilyn Monroe, —, John F, Monroe, Andy Warhol's Organizations: Hollywood, Service, NBC News, Business

☆ 12 Asian and Asian-American dishes you can make in a slow cooker
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-31 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

From curries to noodle dishes, these Asian and Asian-American dishes can be made in a slow cooker. Chef Hugh Acheson recommends making Thai chicken soup in a slow cooker. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Asian and Asian-American cuisine is exceptionally popular in the US — a 2023 report by the Pew Research Center found that around 73% of all counties in the US have at least one Asian restaurant in their vicinity. The report found that Chinese restaurants are, by far, the most popular kind of Asian restaurant, followed by Japanese and Thai establishments.

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☆ I tried the biggest burgers at 5 fast-food chains and my favorite tasted fresh off the grill
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-30 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I tried the biggest burgers at McDonald's, Wendy's, Burger King, In-N-Out, and Shake Shack. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementThe biggest burgers at fast-food chains are usually more expensive, but how do they rank in terms of taste and value? This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ I tried every burger at In-N-Out and ranked them from worst to best
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-29 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

My least favorite burger I tried from In-N-Out was the plain hamburger. The best fast-food burger was the flavorful, well-priced Double-Double "animal-style" burger. AdvertisementOn a trip to Austin, I ordered every burger at In-N-Out, a Californian fast-food chain famous for its well-priced, oversized burgers. Harry and Esther Snyder opened their first In-N-Out burger stand in 1948. In 1963, In-N-Out began serving its famous Double-Double burger and added "animal-style" burgers to its menu two years later.

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☆ I ranked 12 fast-food double cheeseburgers from worst to best, and my favorite was also one of the cheapest
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-27 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I ranked double cheeseburgers from 12 different fast-food chains. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementA classic double cheeseburger is a fast-food staple, but which chain has the best one? This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ I made Ina Garten's caramelized-onion cheeseburgers, and the easy recipe is perfect for Memorial Day
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-26 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

This recipe only requires a few basic ingredients, including onions. Red onion slices. Erin McDowell/Business InsiderYou can find the full ingredient list and recipe instructions on Garten's website here. I started by preparing the caramelized onions. The recipe calls for two medium red onions, thinly sliced.

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☆ Brooke Shields Elected President of Labor Union Actors’ Equity
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-24 | by ( Michael Paulson | More About Michael Paulson | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Brooke Shields, the model-turned-actor who has starred in films, television and onstage, has been elected as the next president of Actors’ Equity Association, the labor union representing stage actors and stage managers. She succeeds Kate Shindle, who had been the union’s president since 2015, and announced last month that she would not seek re-election. The position of Equity president is a volunteer job, and Shields was elected to a four-year term. Shields won the election with about half the vote; the balance was split between two Equity vice presidents, Erin Maureen Koster and Wydetta Carter. Her victory was reported by the newsletter Broadway Journal and announced by the union on Friday; a union spokesman said she was not available for an interview.

Persons: Brooke Shields, Shields, Kate Shindle, Burgess Meredith, Ellen Burstyn, Colleen Dewhurst, Ron Silver, Erin Maureen Koster, Wydetta Carter Organizations: ’ Equity Association, Broadway Journal

☆ Photos show what it was like to eat at McDonald's in the 1970s
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-24 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The first McDonald's franchise opened in Des Plaines, Illinois, on April 15, 1955. By the 1970s, McDonald's had grown into an increasingly popular fast-food establishment. The Quarter Pounder, Quarter Pounder with cheese, and Egg McMuffin were also added to the menu. In the 1970s, less than a decade into its operation under businessman Ray Kroc, McDonald's was already a thriving company that had served millions of customers. That year, he also founded McDonald's System, Inc., which would become the McDonald's Corporation we know today.

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☆ 17 hot dog toppings and hacks to try this Memorial Day
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-24 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Hot dogs are one of the most popular Memorial Day foods, and you can get creative with toppings. Quick pickled onions add a tangy taste to hot dogs, and they're surprisingly easy to make. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementHot dogs are one of the easiest and most delicious cookout foods perfect for Memorial Day. The National Hot Dog and Sausage Council reports that Americans eat roughly 7 billion hot dogs between Memorial Day and Labor Day, for roughly $614 million in hot-dog sales.

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☆ 20 easy ways to make your burgers even better using things you already have in your kitchen
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-23 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Many, if not all, of these ingredients can already be found in your kitchen and pantry. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . According to a 2023 report by Cargill Meat Solutions Corporation, 79% of Americans order burgers at restaurants at least once a month. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ I went to a modern Texas steakhouse for the first time. Here are 7 things that surprised me about my $100 meal.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-22 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

On a recent trip to Dallas, I ate at a modern Texas steakhouse, Knife. My meat was a little rarer than I would have liked, but I was surprised that I didn't mind at all. AdvertisementI'm a New Yorker who recently visited Dallas for the first time. However, while I've visited Austin and Houston before, I've never eaten at a Texas steakhouse. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ 10 of the best celebrity-chef potato-salad recipes to try this Memorial Day
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-22 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

This Memorial Day, you'll likely want your potato salad to be the best of the best. Celebrity chefs from Martha Stewart to Guy Fieri have their own recipes for potato salad. Ree Drummond and Joanna Gaines both add eggs to their potato salad. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementPotato salad is one of the most popular Memorial Day cookout foods, and everyone has their preferred recipe.

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☆ I ranked 4 brands of beef hot dogs, and the organic ones had the most flavor and snap
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-22 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I tried beef hot dogs from Nathan's, Sabrett, Applegate, and Ball Park. Ball Park had the thickest frank, but I thought Applegate's organic hot dogs packed the most flavor. I didn't think Sabrett's less-than-flavorful hot dogs warranted their higher price tag. The months between Memorial Day and Labor Day are recognized as "hot dog season" by the sausage industry. According to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council, Americans consume roughly 7 billion hot dogs during this time and produce roughly $614 million in hot-dog sales.

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☆ 14 easy cookout foods you can make in a slow cooker this Memorial Day weekend
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-21 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

For your Memorial Day cookout this year, try making the potato salad using your slow cooker. Potato salad. ziashusha/ShutterstockYou might not know that you can parboil potatoes in a slow cooker. Then, mix the dressing for your potato salad as you normally would, such as mayonnaise, dill, whole grain mustard, and a splash of red wine vinegar. You can also make a German-style potato salad with bacon, light dressing, and baby potatoes.

Forbes compiled a list of the richest person in every state in 2024. The billionaires include members of the Walton family, Mars family, and Chick-fil-A's Cathy family. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . In May 2024, Forbes released a list of the wealthiest person in each state.

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