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  • Close-up of Culver's strawberry chocolate parfait cluster

    Culver's Unique Birthday Rewards Let You Enjoy Free Custard Twice A Year

    Restaurant birthday freebies are no new thing, but Culver's has a unique birthday rewards offer that will see you eating free custard twice a year, not once.

    By Amanda Berkey 15 hours ago Read More
  • An Arby's takeout brown paper bag with drink and fries on a table outdoors

    This Ridiculously Affordable Arby's Deal From The '90s Could Never Exist Today

    In the 1990s, Arby's launched a promotion that offered customers a generous amount of food for a price so low it would be practically unthinkable now.

    By Audrey Farnsworth 1 day ago Read More
  • A tray of Chocolate Frostys from Wendy's.

    Americans May Never Get To Try This Wendy's Frosty Flavor (And It Pains Our Hearts)

    There are some sweet treats we're destined to only wonder about instead of tasting, and this limited-edition Frosty flavor across the pond is one of them.

    By Audrey Farnsworth 1 day ago Read More
  • A McDonald's Big Mac with two beef patties with cheese on a sesame seed bun

    The Key Difference Between McDonald's And In-N-Out's Beef

    McDonald's and In-N-Out are two of the most recognized and beloved fast food chains, but their beef isn't as similar as you might think. Here's what to know.

    By Brianna Gunter 2 days ago Read More
  • In-N-Out drive-thru menu board

    Why You Should Never Order This In-N-Out Item Straight From The Menu

    When it comes to what's hit or miss on In-N-Out's menu, this one item tends to be a miss, although there are ordering hacks that make it much, much better.

    By Eugenia Lazaris 3 days ago Read More
  • KFC bag on table

    7 International KFC Items We Wish Were In The US

    KFC may be known for its standard hits as much as its limited-time offerings, but these are the menu items from outside the United States we'd like to import.

    By Hilary Wheelan Remley 7 days ago Read More
  • Different fast food restaurants along a road with cars driving on it in the western United States.

    The 3 Fast Food Chains With The Highest Overall Sales In 2026 So Far

    The three fast food chains with the highest sales overall so far in 2026 show that, as far as consumer appetites go, some things never change.

    By Brianna Gunter 8 days ago Read More
  • A burger, fries and soda

    One Beloved Midwestern Fast Food Chain Has Been Family Owned Since The 1980s And Is Still Going Strong Today

    Most fast food chains aren't family-owned, but this iconic Midwestern eatery is a family affair, just as it has been since its founding in 1984.

    By Brianna Gunter 8 days ago Read More
  • A selection of chain restaurant BLTs stacked on top of each other.

    The Chain With The Hands-Down Best BLT Sets The Standard For Perfectly Balanced Sandwiches

    Chowhound tried and ranked eight chain restaurant BLTs. This simple take on the classic sandwich featured the perfect amount of bacon, lettuce, and tomato.

    By Tim Forster 8 days ago Read More
  • Close-up of a hand holding a McDonald's caramel sundae outside of a McDonald's in Paris, France

    The McDonald's Ordering Hack That Upgrades The Caramel Sundae

    For fans of McDonald's caramel sundaes, there's one Golden Arches ordering hack you need to try if you want to take the frozen dessert to the next level.

    By Julia Mullaney 9 days ago Read More
  • 8 fast food spicy fried chicken sandwiches

    I Tried Spicy Chicken Sandwiches From 8 Fast Food Chains And Ranked Them

    Spicy chicken sandwiches are on just about every fast food menu, so we set out to find the very best. After trying eight of them, here's our absolute favorite.

    By Liz Jaros 11 days ago Read More
  • KFC chicken bucket

    How Much A Bucket Of Chicken At KFC Cost In The 1960s Vs 2026

    Accounting for inflation, the 1967 price of KFC's chicken bucket is about the same in today's dollars. Unless you count the sides it used to come with, that is.

    By Julia Mullaney 11 days ago Read More
  • A Culver's ButterBurger

    The Unlikely Kitchen Tool Culver's Used To Make The First ButterBurgers

    Culver's has been a beloved fast food chain for over 40 years. One quirk of its history is the unexpected tool it used when it started making its ButterBurgers.

    By Amber Sutherland-Namako 12 days ago Read More
  • Someone holds the Galley Burger from Swensons Drive-In restaurant

    The Retro '30s Fast Food Chain That Built A Small Empire In Ohio (It Still Exists)

    One retro fast food chain from the 1930s got its start in Ohio, and it never really left. That's fine, because it's easily an Ohio favorite to this day.

    By Robert Bruce 14 days ago Read More
  • Chicken fingers on a black ceramic plate with ramekins of ketchup and another side sauce

    The 1960s Southern Fried Chicken Chain You'll Only Find In 13 States

    While some fast food chains opt for rapid expansion, this fried chicken restaurant that's been going strong for decades has locations in just 13 states.

    By Robert Bruce 14 days ago Read More
  • The original Culver's restaurant in Sauk City, Wisconsin

    What It Was Like To Eat At The First Culver's Location In 1984

    When the first Culver's location opened in Sauk City in 1984, it was a full-on small family business. Here's what it would have been like to eat there.

    By Andrew Amelinckx 14 days ago Read More
  • A turkey burger with lettuce, tomato, onion, and guacamole

    The Reason You Don't Really See Turkey Burgers As A Fast Food Menu Option

    Turkey burgers are a natural choice for those wanting something hearty with a lower fat content than beef , so why don’t we see them on fast food menus?

    By Craig Mattson 15 days ago Read More
  • McDonalds Sausage McMuffin Breakfast Sandwich With Egg And Cheese Displaying Wrapper Featuring Golden Arches Logo

    Give Your McDonald's Egg McMuffin A Flavor Boost With This Ordering Trick

    This McDonald's ordering hack is very simple but can make your Egg McMuffin so much more flavorful. Just ask to add this one thing to your breakfast sandwich.

    By Jennifer M. McNeill 16 days ago Read More
  • French fries with KFC label.

    The Actual Reason KFC Isn't Called Kentucky Fried Chicken Anymore

    KFC isn't an acronym, it's the restaurant's full name. Here's why the fast food giant stopped calling itself Kentucky Fried Chicken.

    By Julia Mullaney 16 days ago Read More
  • Burger, fries, chicken nuggets, chili, drink, and a Frosty from Wendy's arranged on a table

    The Goofy Wendy's Commercial That Majorly Boosted Sales In The '80s

    Some television commercials used to become bona fide cultural moments, and that's exactly what happened with this Wendy's ad from the 1980s.

    By Audrey Farnsworth 18 days ago Read More
  • Bottles of Coca-Cola on a shelf.

    Why Coke Is The Fast Food Drink Of Choice At Most Chains

    Coca-Cola is the mainstay go-to beverage at most fast food chains, and has been for decades. Here's how the soda brand does things differently.

    By Audrey Farnsworth 18 days ago Read More
  • A Burger King combo meal on a tray

    13 International Burger King Items We'd Love To Get Our Hands On

    There are menu items you've never even dreamed of being served at Burger Kings far and wide. It's a shame you need to cross an ocean to get your hands on these.

    By Audrey Farnsworth 19 days ago Read More
  • KFC paper bag with logo

    This Discontinued KFC Menu Item From The '90s Would Probably Sell Out Today

    KFC has introduced all kinds of menu items over the years, but there's one discontinued dish that seems primed for a comeback. Here's what to know.

    By Amanda Berkey 20 days ago Read More
  • A wrapped Wendy's sandwich with fries and a drink on a tray.

    The Forgotten Wendy's Burger Fans Agree Deserves A Revival: 'I Still Think About This Burger 15 Years Later'

    Wendy's fans agree this discontinued burger deserves a major revival. Nostalgic fans miss this cult-favorite menu item so much they've posted about it online.

    By Amber Sutherland-Namako 20 days ago Read More
  • Overhead angle of a McDonald's McChicken McSaver meal in Singapore

    What Makes McDonald's Singapore McSaver Meals Different From The US Value Menu

    Instead of the McDonald's Value Menu that Americans are familiar with, in Singapore, the Golden Arches offers McSaver Meals. Here's how they're unique.

    By Audrey Farnsworth 22 days ago Read More
  • Interior of an In-N-Out Burger restaurant

    This Is Actually What Happens At In-N-Out University

    In-N-Out University is the beloved fast food chain's training spot for managers. But what actually happens there, and how does one get to go?

    By Eugenia Lazaris 22 days ago Read More
  • Fast food burgers, chicken nuggets, fries in striped containers, and sodas against a white background

    5 Fast Food Restaurants That Still Offer Value Menus

    Fast food prices might seem shockingly high nowadays, but these five chains have solid value menu deals on everything from tacos to burgers.

    By Amanda Berkey 22 days ago Read More
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