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  • Variety of fast food on a white surface

    8 Fast Food Recipe Changes That Went Over Horribly With Customers

    Fast food companies need to keep things fresh but also keep loyal customers happy, and sometimes they get the balance wrong with disastrous recipe changes.

    By Sarah Vallie 1 month ago Read More
  • In-N-Out burger, fries, and a drink

    In-N-Out's Secret Menu Root Beer Float Is Unlike The Others For This Reason

    Did you know you can get a root beer float at In-N-Out? The fast food chain even has an extra-special way of combining the soda and ice cream.

    By Julia Mullaney 1 month ago Read More
  • A Wendy's burger with melted cheese surrounded by other Wendy's classic, including nuggets, fries, and chili.

    The Major Difference Between The Beef At Wendy's And Burger King

    Wendy's and Burger King burgers both have many fans, but the restaurants have different approaches to preparing beef. Here's what to know.

    By Macy Sandel 1 month ago Read More
  • Fried fish sandwich with tartar sauce, lettuce, and American cheese on a sesame seed bun

    What Type Of Fish Does Sonic Use In Its Fish Sandwich?

    If you're looking to order a fast food fish sandwich, try heading to your local Sonic drive-in. Here's exactly what ingredients you'll find in Sonic's version.

    By Crystal Antonace 1 month ago Read More
  • A Nicaraguan breakfast features eggs, plantains, rice, breads, tortilla, and crema.

    Forget The Egg McMuffin, We Want To Try McDonald's Nicaraguan Breakfast Instead

    McDonald’s operates differently across the globe, and Nicaragua is home to some distinct breakfast menu adaptations that make us want to book a flight there.

    By Tim Forster 1 month ago Read More
  • Menu at a Culver's fast food restaurant

    When Burgers Aren't The Move At Culver's, Diners Flock To This Menu Item Instead

    From the iconic ButterBurger to crispy cheese curds, Culver’s is known for plenty of great food. Discover the lesser-known fan favorite on the menu.

    By Robert Bruce 1 month ago Read More
  • various fast food items on a yellow background

    This Fast Food Chain Is Still Family Owned Today (And Has Been Since 1921)

    Discover how the country’s oldest burger chain remains family-owned while continuing to serve classic sliders and other fan favorites.

    By Nicole M. LaMarco 1 month ago Read More
  • A staffer is seen wrapping a Subway sandwich inside a store

    Why We'll Never Order Subway's Italian Sandwich Again

    Subway is one of the most recognizable sandwich chains in the world, but if given the choice, we'd pass on the brand's Italian sub. Here's why.

    By Amber Sutherland-Namako 1 month ago Read More
  • Meat patties cooking on a grill

    You'll Never Eat Frozen Beef At This Burger Chain, Which Has Been Flipping Fresh Patties Since The '50s

    This popular fast food joint has been serving up fresh, never frozen, burgers for as long as it's been open. You're sure to get 100% American beef as well.

    By Eugenia Lazaris 1 month ago Read More
  • A worker selects a smokie from the 7-Eleven grill

    5 Food Items It's Best To Avoid Buying At 7-Eleven

    Find out why customer reviews claim that these are the worst foods sold at 7-Eleven and why these convenience store staples are better left on the shelf.

    By Audrey Farnsworth 1 month ago Read More
  • Burger King Combo Meal with Soft Drink and Fries.

    This Ordering Hack Turns A Burger King Chicken Sandwich Into A Chicken Parm

    If you miss Burger King's chicken Parmesan sandwich, don't fret. You can recreate it by ordering these two current menu items and combining them.

    By Jennifer M. McNeill 1 month ago Read More
  • hands holding up a Burger King burger

    How Burger King's 1950s 'Insta-Broiler' Popped Out 400 Burgers An Hour

    In the 1950s, Burger King relied on this nifty contraption to cook burgers for the masses. However, there's a reason the vintage culinary tech didn't last.

    By Andrew Amelinckx 1 month ago Read More
  • A Burger King meal on a table, including a soda, chicken fries, a Whopper, fries, and chicken nuggets

    Burger King Fans Say This Popular Menu Item Isn't What It Used To Be

    This Burger King item used to only be available for a limited time, but customers feel that its quality plummeted once it became a permanent part of the menu.

    By Robert Bruce 1 month ago Read More
  • Chef Thomas Keller

    Thomas Keller Loves This Fast Food Chain So Much, He Opened Up His Own Version

    No American chef has more Michelin stars than Thomas Keller, yet he's still a big enough fan of a fast food chain that it inspired a restaurant pop-up of his.

    By Amy Andrews 1 month ago Read More
  • Whopper on a tray with fries, ketchup, and a drink

    4 Ordering Tips For The Best Burger King Whopper Every Time

    Burger King is renowned for letting you have it your way, but there are still some best ways you should know about. For Whoppers, give these a whirl.

    By Amanda Berkey 1 month ago Read More
  • Interior menu at Culver's fast food restaurant

    The Culver's Side We Ranked The Worst Might Be Healthy But That Doesn't Make It Tasty

    Culver's is probably most known for its cheese curds or maybe its ButterBurgers. But what it's definitely not known for is this side we ranked the worst.

    By Robert Bruce 1 month ago Read More
  • A close-up of a freshly baked cinnamon roll being served by a gloved hand in a bakery.

    Do You Remember The '80s Cinnamon Roll Chain Acquired By Arby's In The '90s?

    Arby's acquired this chain in the mid-1990s, hoping its cinnamon rolls would drive customers in during slow hours. However, it has since faded into obscurity.

    By Jennifer M. McNeill 1 month ago Read More
  • A Filet-O-Fish sandwich sits atop its paper container.

    I Watched And Ranked 16 McDonald's Filet-O-Fish Commercials And This One Is Best

    McDonalds has always been an innovator when it comes to fast food advertising, so we set out to find which Filet-o-Fish commercials were the most enticing.

    By Allyson Morgan 1 month ago Read More
  • Coleslaw in a bowl

    This Chain Restaurant's Chicken Is Beloved But Its Coleslaw Divides Fans

    Even if you can't get enough of this fast food spot's incredible chicken, you might not love the consistency or flavor of its coleslaw.

    By Jenna Rapsis 1 month ago Read More
  • An assortment of menu items from a Popeyes restaurant

    The Hands-Down Best Popeyes Side Isn't Fries Or Biscuits

    We tried six sides at Popeyes, and though none of them were bad, one stood out as a clear favorite. It was an unexpected one, but it outshone all others.

    By Robert Bruce 1 month ago Read More
  • Two side-by-side images: a Chick-Fil-A chicken biscuit and a McDonald's egg McMuffin on greaseproof paper.

    Which Chain Actually Has The Better Value Breakfast Menu: McDonald's Or Chick-Fil-A?

    Both McDonald's and Chick-fil-A have a robust breakfast menu, but which is actually the most solid deal? Here's what to know about each one's offerings.

    By Tim Forster 1 month ago Read More
  • Several menu items from Taco Bell served on a tray

    Taco Bell's 1970s Value Meal Included 3 Classic Items For Just 59 Cents

    In the 1970s, Taco Bell offered a value meal that gave you three classic menu items for just 59 cents. That's a good deal even by today's standards.

    By Robert Bruce 1 month ago Read More
  • A burger and fries on a tray at Culver's restaurant

    Does Culver's Offer Gluten-Free Burger Buns?

    Culver's has been offering a gluten-free burger bun for more than 10 years, though it switched suppliers. You can enjoy any burger with a gluten-free bun.

    By Amara Michelle 1 month ago Read More
  • A piece of roast beef being carved with a knife on a wooden board.

    The Fast Food Roast Beef Chain Piling Juicy Sandwiches Long Before Arby's

    Arby's may be known for its juicy roast beef sandwiches, but there's another fast food chain that was ahead of the game and still serves them to this day.

    By Tim Forster 1 month ago Read More
  • Shake Shack ShackBurger in a paper wrapper on a table next to a Shake Shack cup

    For Copycat Shake Shack Burgers At Home, Place Your Toppings Like This

    Love Shake Shack and want to recreate the fast food chain's burgers at home? Here's how to build one, between topping order and tips for choosing them.

    By Julia Mullaney 1 month ago Read More
  • Five Guys cheeseburger meal

    The Five Guys Perk That (Almost) Redeems Its Overpriced Burgers

    Five Guys' burgers are known for being expensive, but there's one menu perk that can at least help you get the most bang for your buck when ordering.

    By Robert Bruce 2 months ago Read More
  • An individual picking up food at a drive-thru.

    46% Of Restaurants In This State Are Fast Food Chains — Can You Guess Which?

    Every town has "the strip," the street that's nothing but fast food joints, and this Mid-Atlantic state certainly has its fair share of fast food strips.

    By Georgina Jedikovska 2 months ago Read More
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