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  • exterior of Mcdonald's restaurant against a bright blue sky

    13 Facts About McDonald's Breakfast Only A True Fan Would Know

    With its hash browns and McMuffins, McDonald's breakfast menu is known to many. But only real fans would know these things about its history and current lineup.

    By Claire Hsu 7 months ago Read More
  • woman holding lemonade in a plastic cup

    The Best Fast Food Chain Lemonade Has The Perfect Balance Of Sweet And Sour

    When you buy lemonade from a fast food restaurant, your expectations are likely pretty low. However, one new lemonade recipe tastes farmstand fresh.

    By Amara Michelle 7 months ago Read More
  • IHOP, McDonald's, Applebees signs and salads

    11 Chain Restaurant Salads You Should Skip, According To Reviews

    Not all restaurant salads are created equal. We take a deep dive into both fast food and casual dining chains to see which salads you should skip.

    By Katie Melynn 7 months ago Read More
  • A plate of Filipino spaghetti from Jollibee, topped with cheese, hot dogs, and spaghetti sauce

    For The Real Deal Filipino Version Of Jollibee Spaghetti, You Need One Specific Sauce

    The spaghetti served at Jollibee's U.S. locations isn't the same as what you'll find in the Philippines, because it's missing a major ingredient.

    By Macy Sandel 7 months ago Read More
  • McNugget being dipped in sauce

    The Discontinued McDonald's Condiment That Once Sold For Nearly $10,000 On eBay

    McDonald's may have built their brand off of inexpensive pricing, but their discontinued items can come with massive price tags on reselling sites like eBay.

    By Sarah Lintakoon 7 months ago Read More
  • Gas station in Utah desert

    The Western-Themed Gas Station Serving Up Crowd Pleasing Bites

    Though they don't always get the most respect for food selection, this Western-style gas station chain has been gaining a reputation for fun and fabulous food.

    By Sarah Lintakoon 7 months ago Read More
  • McDonald's foods displayed on a tray

    The Brilliantly Simple McDonald's Hack That Lets You Enjoy An Off-Menu Sandwich

    McDonald's might not technically serve this classic sandwich, but ordering it is relatively simple once you know what to ask for, or rather what to leave out.

    By Hilary Wheelan Remley 7 months ago Read More
  • A selection of chain restaurant desserts

    The 12 Best Chain Restaurant Desserts Worth Saving Room For

    When you think of sweets, your favorite chain restaurant might not come to mind. However, these are 12 of the best desserts that are worth your consideration.

    By Alex Springer 7 months ago Read More
  • Dairy Queen Blizzard sign

    Dairy Queen's Worst Blizzard Is Unfortunately A Creamy Classic We Had Hopes For

    Dairy Queen's worst Blizzard isn't actually a terrible treat, but unfortunately it comes in last because it falls short of all of DQ's other Blizzard options.

    By Aspen Oblewski 7 months ago Read More
  • Exterior of a Culver's

    9 Menu Items You Should Always Avoid Ordering At Culver's Based On Reviews

    Beloved Midwestern staple Culver's is famous for its delicious ButterBurgers and custard ice cream, but even it has menu items that you should avoid ordering.

    By Sarah Vallie 7 months ago Read More
  • Popeyes chicken sandwiches in wrappers

    How To Make Sure You Get A Fresh Sandwich At Popeyes Every Time

    Popeyes' chicken sandwiches are a hit, but nothing's more disappointing than than one that's been sitting around in a warmer. Here's how to get a fresh one!

    By Julia Mullaney 7 months ago Read More
  • hands holding a McNugget

    You Should Absolutely Be Dipping Your McDonald's Chicken Nuggets In This Versatile Condiment

    McDonald's McNuggets have been around for decades and people have dipped them in everything. But maybe they haven't tried dipping them in this condiment.

    By Jennifer M. McNeill 7 months ago Read More
  • fast food chains and cash

    The 15 Fast Food Chain Restaurants That Make The Most Money Annually

    Fast food is a cultural institution at this point, and it makes a whole lot of money. See where your favorite chain restaurant ranked in sales for 2024.

    By Jon Dempsey 7 months ago Read More
  • Container of McDonald's McNuggets

    Up Your Nugget Dipping Game At McDonald's By Combining 2 Classic Condiments

    The next time you order McNuggets, request these two dipping sauces and combine them to make a sweet, tangy condiment that's perfect for chicken.

    By Julia Mullaney 7 months ago Read More
  • a smiling woman holding a sandwich

    Are Panera Bread Sandwiches Fresh Or Premade?

    Panera Bread has a reputation for offering fresh, healthy food. Or, is some of Panera's food not as fresh as it appears to be, such as its line of sandwiches?

    By Allie Fasanella 7 months ago Read More
  • Person eating a McDonald's burger

    The Devastating Fate Of McDonald's Floating Restaurant, The McBarge

    McDonald's has its fair share of interesting restaurants, but few are as fascinating, or as devastating, as McDonald's' legendary floating McBarge.

    By Andrew Amelinckx 7 months ago Read More
  • McDonald's packaging

    The McDonald's Secret Menu Burger That's Perfect For Picky Eaters

    It can be difficult to find something to eat as a picky eater, which is why it's so exciting to have this McDonald's secret menu burger ready for ordering.

    By Amelie Maurice-Jones 7 months ago Read More
  • A classic bucket of crispy fried chicken inside a container with a KFC logo

    KFC's Chicken Has A Key Ingredient That We're Sure Most People Don't Notice

    KFC's chicken has a special ingredient that helps make it so finger-lickin' good. Here's how this addition improves fried chicken.

    By Macy Sandel 7 months ago Read More
  • Restaurant workers packing orders

    The McDonald's Secret Menu Order We Think Beats The Chicken Big Mac

    The Chicken Big Mac, with chicken patties replacing the beef patties, is pretty good. But we think this secret menu item is much better.

    By Amelie Maurice-Jones 7 months ago Read More
  • Deeburger Clown sign

    Here's Yet Another Vintage Fast Food Chain With A Mascot Straight Out Of Our Nightmares

    There are plenty of vintage fast food chains out there that have been forgotten about. But this chain's spooky mascot is downright unforgettable. Here's why.

    By Jackson Williams 7 months ago Read More
  • Hamburgers inside of boxes on a table

    This No-Frills Shake Shack Burger Might Be The Worst Bite On The Menu

    Fast food chain Shake Shack has a wide variety of tasty hamburgers made with high-quality beef. However, our reviewer found that there is one to be avoided.

    By Tim Forster 7 months ago Read More
  • Various McDonald's iced McCafé beverages

    How To Hack The McDonald's McCafé Menu For A Snickers Iced Coffee

    The McDonald's McCafé menu is kind of limited — unless you know how to hack it. Try this TikTok trick if you're craving a Snickers-flavored iced coffee.

    By Aspen Oblewski 7 months ago Read More
  • three mcdonald's employees

    What McDonald's Employee Uniforms Look Like Around The World

    McDonald's employee uniforms vary across the globe, reflecting local styles, cultures, and trends while maintaining the brand's iconic identity.

    By Jon Dempsey 7 months ago Read More
  • In-N-Out menu

    The In-N-Out Burger Secret Menu Order Gluten-Free Diners Need To Memorize

    In-N-Out's not-so-secret secret menu has a lot of amazing options, and that includes satisfying, delicious menu orders that are gluten free.

    By Jolee Sullivan 7 months ago Read More
  • Dolly Parton with microphone

    Dolly Parton's Favorite Burgers Are (Almost) As Legendary As She Is

    Dolly Parton has two favorite burgers from two different fast food restaurants, both of which are nearly as iconic as the country singer herself.

    By Jonathan Kesh 7 months ago Read More
  • Person holding Popeyes takeout bag and drinks

    Catching A Flight? You Might Be Able To Catch Popeyes Breakfast Too

    Most people take a few flights in their life, so most know how hard it can be to find a good breakfast at the airport. Next time, look for a Popeyes breakfast.

    By Jessica Riggio 7 months ago Read More
  • Overhead view of various Wendy's Frostys and french fries

    Every Wendy's Frosty Flavor, Ranked Worst To Best

    Wendy's has a ton of Frosty flavors to choose from at the moment, so we decided to try all of them and rank them from worst to best (though they're all tasty).

    By Emily M Alexander 7 months ago Read More
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