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  • A McDonald's Filet-O-Fish sandwich on top of a branded box

    How One Of McDonald's Worst Burgers And The Filet-O-Fish Fought For A Permanent Menu Spot

    The Fish-O-Filet made the McDonald's menu in 1965, a couple of years after winning a sandwich showdown against the chain's most ridiculous burger idea.

    By Aspen Oblewski January 11th, 2025 Read More
  • McDonald's cheeseburger

    What Was The Deal With McDonald's Using 'Pink Slime' For Its Beef?

    McDonald's came under fire in the 2010s for using "pink slime" in its hamburgers, but what does that even mean, and why was it such a hot topic?

    By Jessica Riggio January 11th, 2025 Read More
  • Woman reaches into bag of fast food in her car

    The Burger Chain That Tried (And Failed) To Bring Burritos To Its Menu

    Maybe there's a future in which burgers and burritos can come from the same drive-thru. Meanwhile, this burger chain really bit it with its burrito.

    By Robert Haynes-Peterson January 9th, 2025 Read More
  • worker handing bag of food to driver

    How The US Army Inspired The First McDonald's Drive-Thru

    Though McDonald's may seem synonymous with the drive-thru, it took a long time and little military inspiration for the feature to gain headway at the franchise.

    By Andrew Amelinckx January 9th, 2025 Read More
  • mcdonalds meal

    What Cut Of Meat Does McDonald's Use For Its Burgers

    McDonald's goes through a ton of meat to make its signature burgers. Here's what to know if you were wondering which cuts the fast food behemoth uses.

    By Chloe O'Donnell January 9th, 2025 Read More
  • McDonald's Egg McMuffin sitting on its wrapper

    Does McDonald's Use Cage-Free Eggs?

    McDonald's goes through many, many eggs each year. Here's what you should know if you were wondering whether the fast food giant uses the cage-free kind.

    By Megan Lim January 9th, 2025 Read More
  • Walmart shopping aisles

    Why You Can No Longer Sip A McCafé While You Shop At Walmart

    In years past, many Walmart shoppers could expect to enjoy a McDonald's coffee while they browsed or even sit down for a full meal. Now, that's rarely the case.

    By Sarah Lintakoon January 8th, 2025 Read More
  • Seasoned whole chicken roasting on a spit

    This Popular Fast Food Chain Serves An Entire Rotisserie Chicken, But Only In One City

    Really want to super-size those nuggets? Welcome to the city where you can get your rotisserie chicken on at one of the country's most popular fast food chains.

    By Raven Brunner January 7th, 2025 Read More
  • Hands holding a McDonald's Big Mac

    How The McDonald's Big Mac Came To Be

    The Big Mac is a McDonald's icon served to millions around the world, but it didn't start that way. The Big Mac's story began way back in the 1960s.

    By S. Ferrari January 7th, 2025 Read More
  • Ice cream cone

    It's Time To Start Ordering Ice Cream Floats From McDonald's

    If you love McDonald's, you'll love this genius ice cream hack. Here's how to create your own ice cream float at McDonald's.

    By Buffy Naillon January 7th, 2025 Read More
  • Lobster roll on McDonald's drive-through sign

    Once Upon A Time, McDonald's Sold A Shockingly Affordable Lobster Roll

    McDonald's has tried all kinds of unique menu additions over the years, and one was its amazingly well-priced lobster roll offering. Sadly, it's no longer sold.

    By Greta Pano January 6th, 2025 Read More
  • Popeyes biscuits on paper wrapper

    Are Popeyes' Beloved Biscuits Baked Fresh Or Frozen?

    Popeyes buttermilk biscuits are a vibe. Find out if this fast food chain is baking its biscuits fresh on-site, or hitting up the freezer for this fan favorite.

    By Sonora Slater January 6th, 2025 Read More
  • Five Guys sign and menu items

    12 Secrets Of Five Guys You'll Wish You Knew Sooner

    Five Guys is known for doing things a little differently, compared to other fast food restaurants. Here are 12 little known secrets about the chain.

    By Sarah Nowicki Nicholson January 6th, 2025 Read More
  • McDonald's Big Mac and fries

    The Simple Bun Hack That Will Upgrade Any McDonald's Sandwich

    Hack your way to a better McDonald's experience by ordering your bun a certain way. Here's how to do it for any of the fast food chain's sandwiches.

    By S. Ferrari January 6th, 2025 Read More
  • McDonald's coffee and dessert pie on tray

    McDonald's Brings Back A Beloved Dessert For A Limited Time

    Say goodbye to McDonald's holiday pie, and hello to another fan-favorite seasonal sweet. This fruity, creamy pie is back at select locations for a limited time.

    By Jackson Williams January 6th, 2025 Read More
  • Shackburger and fries

    Delta Passengers Can Order Shake Shack Burgers Mid-Flight — With A Catch

    Did you know that you can eat Shake Shack on a Delta flight? Well, you can, but there are a few rules for ordering this tasty in-flight meal. Here's why.

    By S. Ferrari January 5th, 2025 Read More
  • McDonald's in China with traditional architecture

    Which Country Has The Most McDonald's Outside Of America?

    With over 41,000 locations, the majority of which are outside of the U.S., there are a lot of McDonald's. This country has the second-most locations globally.

    By Eloise Rollins-Fife January 5th, 2025 Read More
  • McDonald's golden arch exterior sign

    Yes, The Very First McDonald's Was A Barbecue Joint

    While McDonald's is a beloved global fast food chain today, it certainly didn't start out that way. It actually began as a simple, local barbecue joint.

    By Sarah Lintakoon January 5th, 2025 Read More
  • Raising Cane's meal in white takeout box

    The Only Cut Of Chicken Raising Cane's Uses For Fast Food Tenders

    Raising Cane's is a popular fast food chain known for its delicious fried chicken. Part of its popularity comes from the chicken cut Raising Cane's uses.

    By Nikita Ephanov January 5th, 2025 Read More
  • Four packets of McDonald's Szechuan sauce with McDonald's sign

    9 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 January 4th, 2025 Read More
  • A selection of Burger King menu items

    10 Burger King Secret Menu Items And How To Order Them

    We tried 10 of the secret menu items created by Burger King fans. Learn how to order them - or create them yourself - and see which ones we liked the most.

    By Alex Springer January 4th, 2025 Read More
  • Server carrying a tray of sodas

    Why Fast Food Soda Always Tastes Different

    There's no denying that something about fountain drinks makes them taste different from what you get in a can or bottle. And there's a good reason for that.

    By Shawna Schofield January 3rd, 2025 Read More
  • A McFlurry on a table

    The Salty, Sweet Way You Should Order Ice Cream At McDonald's

    McDonald's menu offers plenty to love, from its various ice creams and burgers to the secret menu goodies. This salty, sweet combination is a must-try.

    By Tara Bowen January 3rd, 2025 Read More
  • Hash brown patties on plate

    For The Best McDonald's Hashbrown Dupe, Head To One Grocery Store

    If you want to replicate the iconic McDonald's hash brown at home, make sure you stock up on the frozen version from this fan-favorite grocery store.

    By Jackson Williams January 2nd, 2025 Read More
  • a wendy's frosty in front of other wendy's food

    Here's How You Should Actually Be Enjoying Your Wendy's Frosty

    If you love Wendy's, this Frosty hack is for you. Here's how to order at Wendy's to make the most of your Frosty experience.

    By Tara Bowen January 2nd, 2025 Read More
  • Reaching into a McDonald's carry-out bag

    The Burger McDonald's Sold To Draw Foodies To The Restaurant Was A Fast Food Fail

    Well, you can't say McDonald's didn't shoot its shot. Find out which burger had almost no one lovin' it, and what made it such an epic fail.

    By Carly Garber January 1st, 2025 Read More
  • A bag of food being handed out of a drive-thru window.

    The Fast Food Chain With A 2-Story, 4-Lane Drive-Thru

    This popular fast food chain just changed the drive-thru game. Here's where to find this unique two-story restaurant.

    By Tim Forster December 31st, 2024 Read More
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