A fast food fix often follows a few drinks. Many people can't resist the lure of a tasty hot snack after supping their tipple of choice. But some around Teesside have done so illegally. In some instances, staff at the eateries have been so concerned about the driver's manner, they have alerted the police to keep the public safe. Here are some of the Teessiders caught visiting drive-thrus who have been dealt with in court - all of whom were banned from the roads. Hairdresser smelled of alcohol after BBQ A hairdresser was snared at a McDonald's drive-thru after staff alerted police that she was drunk. Chelsea Middleton, 25, had called into the Burn Road eatery in Hartlepool when staff raised concerns with a nearby police officer on June 30. Teesside Magistrates' Court heard how the officer "smelt alcohol on her breath" and took her to a police station. There she was found to more than twice the legal limit after blowing a reading of 84 microgrammes in … [Read more...] about The hungry drink drivers caught visiting fast food joints
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Chick-fil-A ranked top fast-food chain for fourth year
Sonja Haller USA TODAY Published 3:10 PM EDT Jun 27, 2019 For the fourth year, Chick-fil-A has been named the nation's top fast-food restaurant. The site of toddler birthday parties, kid play dates and easy meals-to-go, beat out every burger chain, according to the American Customer Service Index (ACSI). The ACSI surveyed 23,000 consumers and scored restaurants using a 100-point scale. Chick-fil-A scored the highest with an 86, one point lower than in 2018. Panera Bread was second with an 81. Papa John's, Arby's, Chipotle and Pizza Hut, all tied for fourth with an 80. The lowest-ranked restaurant on the list was McDonald's with a score of 69. Customers ranked the fast-food eatery's accuracy, food quality, menu variety, cleanliness, staff behavior and website satisfaction above the 17 other restaurants listed and the two other categories, which included "all others" and "limited-service restaurants." People seem … [Read more...] about Chick-fil-A ranked top fast-food chain for fourth year
UK Fast food ranked from worst to best – let the debate begin
ONE of the most hotly debated subjects in UK culture is that of the fast food king. No matter who you are, when the hunger strikes, you have your preferences and your "go to" options. You may have your local takeaways, but when it comes to the king of fast food, we’re looking at the major players. I’ve taken the most popular fast food restaurants the UK has to offer and put them into a ranked order from worst to best. I don’t want to blow my own trumpet, but I’ve pretty much nailed it. Take a look below and see where your favourite ranks. 11) Worst - Wimpy It may be a bit harsh to call Wimpy the worst fast food restaurant in the UK, but you can’t win favour with nostalgia here. For the majority of people, Wimpy is "that burger place that used to be big, right?" As a husk of its former self, I’m afraid it’s going to get stuck with that wooden spoon today. 10) Chicken Cottage In the cold light of day, I’m afraid it doesn’t really live … [Read more...] about UK Fast food ranked from worst to best – let the debate begin
Plans for fast-food drive-through outlet and B&M store site switch could create 60 jobs in Hawick
Scores of jobs will be created if plans for a 24-hour drive-through fast-food restaurant and relocation of a discount store in Hawick are given the green light. The long-rumoured arrival in the town of what would be the Borders’ second McDonald’s outlet, joining one opened in Galashiels in 2000, could soon become a reality. Planning approval is being sought for a drive-through facility on the site of the former Bruce Motors car showroom in the town’s Commercial Road.Speculation has been rife for months among townsfolk, particularly on social media forums, that McDonald’s wants to set up in town.Now Edinburgh-based developer Image Estates Queen Street has gone public with the plans for the site, located between the Sainsbury’s and Aldi supermarkets.The planning bid also incorporates the relocation of the town’s B&M Bargains store from Croft Road to a larger unit in Commercial Road.That store only reopened on Monday after it was forced to close … [Read more...] about Plans for fast-food drive-through outlet and B&M store site switch could create 60 jobs in Hawick
Fast food banned from parts of Plymouth
Planners are to restrict new fast-food takeaways opening near Plymouth schools to protect children’s health. A new policy puts a 400m zone around secondary schools in the Plymouth area where new outlets will be opposed. The measure is in the new Plymouth and South West Devon Joint Local Plan which was adopted by the city council on Tuesday and sets out the planning framework for the area until 2034. The fast-food policy says the city council “will resist proposals to provide new hot food takeaways within a 400 metre radius of providers of secondary education to protect the school's food environment.” The latest figures for Year 6 children in Plymouth showed one-in-five was clinically obese, up from the previous year. Councillors have previously been asked to control the availability of fast-food near schools to encourage healthy eating. The policy gives planners a reason to refuse permission for takeaways on health grounds within a quarter of a mile of a … [Read more...] about Fast food banned from parts of Plymouth