McDonald's still has a problem getting new customers; Arby's serves venison; US fast food companies increase wages despite gov't reluctance

Here is a summary of the most interesting QSR news stories of the week from around the world.

• The Daily Mail wrote an article about the surprising foods vegans can order at McDonald's and Burger King. McDonald's hash brown doesn't contain any animal products, such as egg, and apple pies at McDonald's and Burger King are technically safe for vegans but they both could be fried in oil that has touched chicken or fish. READ MORE HERE

• The Wall Street Journal interviewed Yum CEO Greg Creed and talks about how KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell try to stay relevant as consumer tastes shift. READ MORE HERE

• Atlanta-based Arby’s Restaurant Group Inc. has begun serving venison at one location in Atlanta, according to a report by The Atlanta Business Chronicle. The Venison Sandwich will soon be offered at 17 Arby’s restaurants across America, in the states of Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Georgia. READ MORE HERE

• Fast food companies are stepping up for its employees despite Senate Republicans' refusal to give America's lowest-wage earners a raise, taking it upon themselves to boost pay, according to a report by Business Insider. READ MORE HERE

• According to a report by the Sydney Morning Herald, McDonald's successful turnaround has not paved the way for more customers to visit its restaurants. READ MORE HERE

• In a study covered by Lifehacker Australia, researchers found that more than 40% of menu items being marketed using 'healthy' claims may not have complied with the requirements of the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code. These foods did not meet the qualifying criteria set out in the code, meaning consumers could believe these foods are healthier than they actually are. READ MORE HERE

• Nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert in an article covered by the Daily Mail, analysed menus at six fast food restaurants and found the burger that is one of the healthiest options at McDonald's and Five Guys. At KFC, she says diners can still enjoy popcorn chicken if they're on a diet and there are plenty of healthy options at Nando's, including butterfly chicken. READ MORE HERE