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  • Fast food items in front of a red flag

    13 Fast Food Red Flags That Should Send You Running

    Fast food restaurants are known for convenience, but if you notice these alarming issues at your local fast food joint, take your business elsewhere.

    By Brianna Persons 23 hours ago Read More
  • Four packets of McDonald's Szechuan sauce with McDonald's sign

    8 Facts You Didn't Know About McDonald's Szechuan Sauce

    McDonald's Szechuan sauce first appeared in 1998, but its breakout popularity didn't really start until 2017. Here's what you need to know about this condiment.

    By Suzanne S. Wiley 2 days ago Read More
  • A Sausage McMuffin sits on its wrapper

    9 Egg McMuffin Ordering Hacks Every McDonald's Fan Should Know

    These Egg McMuffin hacks make McDonald’s classic breakfast sandwich even better with easy ingredient swaps, flavorful add-ons, and creative combinations.

    By Jane Godiner 3 days ago Read More
  • Tastee Freez restaurant

    Alaska's Must-Visit Fast Food Gem That's Beloved By Locals And Tourists Alike

    A trip to Alaska wouldn't be complete without visiting a particular fast food gem beloved by locals since the 1950s (and sure to please tourists, too).

    By Jane Chertoff 4 days ago Read More
  • Burger King meal

    Burger King's Own President Refuses To Eat This Menu Item

    Customers have long complained about the flavor and texture (or lack thereof) of this item. Turns out, even Burger King's president isn't a fan of it.

    By Hilary Wheelan Remley 4 days ago Read More
  • A Five Guys employee is seen working in a kitchen.

    How To Recreate Five Guys' Crispy, Melty Grilled Cheese At Home

    Five Guys fans know that the chain's grilled cheese is unique. Luckily, it's also fairly easy to replicate at home using a few simple pantry ingredients.

    By Amber Sutherland-Namako 4 days ago Read More
  • Assorted biscuits and their fast food packaging on a white surface

    7 Fast Food Biscuits, Ranked Worst To Best

    There are plenty of fast food chains where you can order a biscuit, but which is the best? We tried seven of them and there's one we'll definitely buy again.

    By Nikki Cervone 4 days ago Read More
  • Culver's grilled cheese on a flat top

    Why Culver's Grilled Cheese Is So Good — And How To Recreate It At Home

    Culver's makes a mean burger, but it also makes a mean grilled cheese. Here's how it manages to be better than others (and how you can make your own).

    By Robert Bruce 4 days ago Read More
  • Plate of chicken tenders

    5 Ordering Tips For Better Chicken Tenders At Wendy's

    If you're looking to get the most delicious chicken tenders at Wendy's, try these five simple and easy ordering tips for fried poultry perfection.

    By Julia Mullaney 5 days ago Read More
  • A half-eaten McDonalds burger sitting in the box it comes in

    Where Do McDonald's Burger Buns Come From?

    As an international fast food chain, McDonald's sources its ingredients from all over the world, and this is where the Golden Arches gets its buns.

    By Brianna Gunter 6 days ago Read More
  • A meal and drink from Taco Bell.

    Taco Bell's CEO Orders This Simple Taco Combo 3 To 4 Times A Week

    CEO Sean Tresvant's Taco Bell order is actually pretty simple and has a variety of textures. You can use a similar idea when building your own order.

    By Jennifer M. McNeill 6 days ago Read More
  • Raising Cane's CEO Todd Graves

    The Iconic Raising Cane's Side That The CEO Refuses To Order

    Raising Cane's doesn't have the largest menu, so when the CEO refuses to eat one of the items, you have to wonder how said item sticks around. Here's why.

    By Amy Andrews 6 days ago Read More
  • Worker packaging McDonald's fries

    Why McDonald's Fries Taste So Different From Other Fast Food Chains'

    It's no secret that the fries at McDonald's taste different than other restaurants. Here's how the special ingredient works to create that unforgettable taste.

    By Craig Mattson 6 days ago Read More
  • Five cups of restaurant chain chili sit atop a white counter.

    The Worst Fast Food Chili Comes From This 45-Year-Old Sandwich Chain

    Chili can get contentious, with everyone having an opinion on the beef-to-bean ratio, spiciness, and sauce. However, the worst chili might just be boring.

    By Robert Bruce 8 days ago Read More
  • Grilled cheese

    The 9 Best Ways To Customize Your Culver's Grilled Cheese

    The next time you're craving a grilled cheese from Culver's, try upgrading it with one or more of these nine customizations. They add major flavor or texture.

    By Julia Mullaney 9 days ago Read More
  • Cardboard to-go box of Popeyes chicken tenders

    5 Ordering Tips For Better Chicken Tenders At Popeyes

    It's hard to beat Popeyes chicken tenders, but you can always make them better. Try out these ordering tips the next time you snag a box.

    By Hilary Wheelan Remley 11 days ago Read More
  • Chick-fil-A counter with staff serving customers

    9 Common Customer Complaints At Chick-Fil-A

    For a chain known for its chicken sandwiches and waffle fries galore, there are some things about Chick-fil-A that simply no longer live up to the hype.

    By Elaine Todd 12 days ago Read More
  • Classic McChicken in a car

    Your McDonald's McChicken Tastes Unforgettable When You Order It French Style

    The simple McDonald's McChicken sandwich, though already craveable, becomes truly unforgettable when you order it French style. It's super easy to ask for.

    By Jennifer M. McNeill 12 days ago Read More
  • Egg McMuffin sandwich with packaging

    Meet The Suppliers Behind McDonald's Signature English Muffin

    Have you ever wondered who makes the all those English muffins for McDonald's iconic Egg McMuffin? Here's the scoop on the suppliers who make it happen.

    By Craig Mattson 13 days ago Read More
  • McDonald's breakfast

    4 Ordering Tips For The Best McDonald's Breakfast Sandwich

    McDonald's has some of the best breakfast items in the game, but that doesn't mean you can't make them better with a few tricks of the trade.

    By Hilary Wheelan Remley 13 days ago Read More
  • Chicken items from Culver's on a table.

    Every Chicken Item At Culver's, Ranked Worst To Best

    The array of chicken options hiding among the burger offerings at fast food chain Culver's can range somewhat widely in quality, so we ranked all of them here.

    By Michelle McGlinn 14 days ago Read More
  • A Popeyes takeaway box with chicken tenders

    Frustrated Popeyes Customers Have Complained About This Chicken Tender Issue For Years

    Not all Popeyes fans are happy with the chain's tenders. It seems like Popeyes may have been hit with an issue many fast food chains are struggling with.

    By Robert Bruce 14 days ago Read More
  • Hand grabbing fry from McDonald's meal.

    The Long-Gone McDonald's Brownies We'd Travel Back To The 2000s For

    McDonald's was onto something when it made this warm chocolate dessert. While the discontinued menu item had a limited run, fans haven't forgotten its flavor.

    By Hilary Wheelan Remley 17 days ago Read More
  • bowl of pickles

    14 Fast Food Pickles, Ranked Worst To Best

    Every fast food lover knows that toppings make a burger or sandwich. We tasted 14 fast food pickles to find the one with top-tier crunch and zing.

    By Emma Kalka 17 days ago Read More
  • Culver's customer's hand holding chocolate custard cup in dining room with tables in the background

    Here Are 9 Unwritten Rules To Know Before Visiting Culver's

    Here’s what to know before you have your next meal at Culver's, including menu tips, ordering advice, popular choices, and ways to make the most of your visit.

    By Liz Jaros 20 days ago Read More
  • An oversized Doordash delivery bag sits on a sidewalk.

    'Doordash Tried To Scam Me': The Dubious Fees Shoppers Are Paying More Attention To

    If you've ordered from Doordash before, you're probably no stranger to its hefty and sometimes questionable fees. Here's what to know about their origins.

    By Robert Bruce 20 days ago Read More
  • Jimmy John's, Jersey Mike's, and Subway BLTs on a table

    Jimmy John's Vs Jersey Mike's Vs Subway: Which Chain Makes The Best BLT?

    Jimmy John's, Jersey Mike's, and Subway are all known to make a pretty great BLT. So we decided to try all of them to uncover which of the three makes the best.

    By Michelle McGlinn 21 days ago Read More
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