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  • Woman working in a fast food restaurant

    The Fast Food Chain That Was The First To Hire Women As Managers In The 1960s

    The 1960s brought on many changes in the makeup of the workforce. And this fast food chain claims to be the first fast food chain to hire women as managers.

    By Craig Mattson 1 month ago Read More
  • Chicken wings and fries

    Why We Love This Fast Food Chain's Fried Chicken

    Chowhound tried some of the most popular fast food chains' fried chicken offerings to see which is the best, and here's one of our favorites.

    By Robert Bruce 1 month ago Read More
  • Chick-Fil-A meal

    5 Big Changes Coming To Chick-Fil-A In 2026

    Chick-fil-A is making some big changes this year and it all started with making some secret menu items more permanent. But the chain isn't stopping there.

    By Hilary Wheelan Remley 2 months ago Read More
  • Shoulder-up image of Duff Goldman

    The Gas Station Chain That Serves Up Duff Goldman's Favorite Fast Food

    Duff Goldman's go-to fast food is a saucy classic from a popular convenience store chain. You can even customize this meal to your heart's content.

    By Julia Mullaney 2 months ago Read More
  • Exterior of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen restaurant and sign with blue skies and white clouds.

    The Company That Supplies Popeyes With Almost Everything (Except Chicken)

    Popeyes chicken is well loved by customers, but did you know there is one company that supplies Popeyes with most of its ingredients (except chicken)?

    By Craig Mattson 2 months ago Read More
  • A group of different hot dogs sitting on their packaging

    Every Wienerschnitzel Hot Dog, Ranked Worst To Best

    We tasted and ranked 11 Wienerschnitzel hot dogs, from plain to chili-drenched classics, to find out which ones on the menu are truly worth ordering again.

    By Audrey Farnsworth 2 months ago Read More
  • Chick-fil-A signage

    What Exactly Does The 'A' Stand For In Chick-Fil-A?

    Have you ever wondered if Chick-fil-A is a play on the type of chicken sandwich it serves? You wouldn't be far off, but there is more to it than that.

    By Amy Andrews 2 months ago Read More
  • Two rows of stacked cheesesteaks on a marble cutting board.

    9 Chain Restaurant Cheesesteak Sandwiches, Ranked Worst To Best

    We tasted and ranked nine chain restaurant cheesesteak sandwiches based on preparation, flavor, components, texture, and appearance to find the top pick.

    By Nikki Cervone 2 months ago Read More
  • Popeyes drink and basket of fries and a biscuit on a tray

    7 Facts About Popeyes Only A Real Fried Chicken Fan Would Know

    You might already know that Popeyes has made waves with its fried chicken sandwich but only a true fan would know who sings the famous jingle.

    By Megan Lim 2 months ago Read More
  • Aldi shopper looking at refrigerated section

    10 Must-Try Fast Food Dupes At Aldi

    Craving a food fast replacement? Aldi has the options. From Burger King to Chick-fil-a, we break down the items that'll satisfy any fast food foodie.

    By Liz Jaros 2 months ago Read More
  • A yellow and black Waffle House roadsign sign.

    Who Owns Waffle House?

    Waffle House is an iconic breakfast spot well known as an informal measure of inclement weather. If it's open, all is well. But who owns this famous chain?

    By Tim Forster 2 months ago Read More
  • The outside of a building with a take out sign above the window where people are ordering.

    5 Fast Food Chains That Dominated The 1970s

    The 1970s were a decade of fast-food growth, launching quick, convenient foods into the spotlight. These big giant chains were all fighting for the top spot.

    By Adam Raphael 2 months ago Read More
  • Fast food worker hands a drink to a customer in car at a drive-thru

    6 Defunct Fast Food Drive-Thrus We Almost Forgot About

    Everything changes over time and your favorite fast food spots are sadly no exception. Do you remember these old-school drive-thru restaurants?

    By Suzanne S. Wiley 2 months ago Read More
  • A bacon and cheese baked potato from Wendy's

    How The Baked Potato Outlasted Wendy's '80s Menu Experiments

    Wendy's has tried some wild things in its history, but one of the longest lasting is the baked potato. Discover why this staple has stood the test of time.

    By Robert Bruce 2 months ago Read More
  • Taco Bell breakfast quesadilla

    Taco Bell Has One Of The Best Value Fast Food Breakfast Combos Around

    Hungry in the morning but don't want to spend a ton on breakfast? At under $8, Taco Bell's breakfast value combos are a great deal for a morning meal on the go.

    By Nicole M. LaMarco 2 months ago Read More
  • Chipotle chicken burrito bowl topped with guacamole

    My Favorite Chipotle Ordering Hack Everyone Should Know

    If you're disappointed with Chipotle's portion sizes lately, there's a trick you can try to get a better serving size, often for the same price.

    By Amanda Berkey 2 months ago Read More
  • Two Hot Honey McCrispy Sandwiches.

    Review: Sweet Meets Heat With McDonald's New Hot Honey Menu

    As things start to heat up around Valentine's Day, McDonald's has released a Hot Honey Menu for a limited time only. We tried it first to see what was best.

    By Alex Springer 2 months ago Read More
  • Three chicken burrito bowls on a white background

    Chipotle Vs Moe's Vs Qdoba: Who Has The Best Chicken Burrito Bowl?

    Chipotle, Moe's, and Qdoba are go-tos for when people are craving a chicken burrito bowl, but when it comes down to it, this is the chain that comes out on top.

    By Sarah Dealy 2 months ago Read More
  • Woman frowning and holding lettuce and a hamburger

    10 Of The Biggest Fast Food Chain Recalls In US History

    If you've got a strong stomach, join us here as we look back at 10 of the biggest fast food chain recalls that shook the industry to its core.

    By Jon Dempsey 2 months ago Read More
  • Person serving themselves salsa at a Mexican restaurant

    The Mexican Fast Food Chain Colorado Gladly Chooses Over Chipotle (It's Not Moe's)

    While Chipotle is a beloved fast food chain across much of the U.S., Colorado proudly chooses this other Mexican fast food chain as its favorite.

    By Jenna Rapsis 2 months ago Read More
  • A Chipotle employee adding corn to a burrito bowl with guacamole and shredded cheese

    The Chipotle Ordering Hack For The Best Walking Taco Of Your Life

    Chipotle has everything you need for the best walking taco hack of your life. This hack is easy, fun, and allows for one tasty, slightly less messy taco.

    By Crystal Antonace 2 months ago Read More
  • A small, medium and large McDonald's fries lined up next to each other.

    Fast Food Chains Aren't Actually Cheap — They Just Use The 'Decoy Effect'

    You might think you’re getting a bargain at fast food chains, but subtle menu tactics could be shaping your spending in ways you don’t realize.

    By Tim Forster 2 months ago Read More
  • Del Taco tacos and drink next to a Del Taco sign

    The Oldest Operating Del Taco Is Still Standing In California Since 1964

    Fast food chain Del Taco has grown into hundreds of locations in the past few decades, but it all started with just a couple of restaurants in California.

    By Andrew Amelinckx 2 months ago Read More
  • Salty french fries falling onto a table with a black background

    The Absolute Best French Fries In Every US State

    Depending where you are in the US, you're bound to encounter a wide array of different French fries. Here are the absolute best, as styled by state.

    By Chris Dudley 2 months ago Read More
  • A woman ordering at a Burger King kiosk

    8 Hacks For Ordering At Burger King You Should Know

    A big fan of Burger King? From swapping or adding ingredients to mastering the app to upgrades, make the most out of your next Burger King trip with these tips.

    By Sarah Nowicki Nicholson 2 months ago Read More
  • A serving of fried cheese curds

    The Decadent Culver's Ordering Hack Cheese Curd Lovers Need To Try

    There's nothing quite like a good Culver's cheese curd. Still, that doesn't mean they can't be better, with one particular hack you definitely need to try.

    By Eugenia Lazaris 2 months ago Read More
  • Chicken sandwich with sauce

    The Ingredients In Culver's Signature Sauce That Give It Major Depth Of Flavor

    There's nothing quite like that creamy signature sauce from Culver's. But what is it made of? Here's exactly where those punches of flavor come from.

    By Craig Mattson 3 months ago Read More
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