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  • Shackburger and crinkle cut fries

    The Reason Shake Shack Chain Burger Buns Are So Good

    Shake Shack is famous for its buttery soft burger buns. Here's why they go so well with the chain's smash-style burger patties.

    By S. Ferrari December 9th, 2024 Read More
  • A Wendy's bag with two burgers in wrappers in front

    Every Wendy's Burger, Ranked Worst To Best

    The burger menu at Wendy's is extensive. This comprehensive list helps narrow down the choices, based on toppings and taste.

    By Katie Melynn December 8th, 2024 Read More
  • Taco Bell breakfast Crunchwrap cut in half

    There Are More Ingredients In Taco Bell's Eggs Than You'd Expect

    Fast food establishments are notorious for their lengthy ingredient lists, and at Taco Bell, not even the eggs are straightforward. Here's what goes into them.

    By Tim Forster December 8th, 2024 Read More
  • Line in front of McDonald's

    A Former Corporate Chef Reveals The Worst Time To Dine At McDonald's

    McDonald's can be pretty hectic at any time of day, but a former corporate chef reveals the worst time to dine at the fast-food joint. Here's what it is.

    By Camryn Teder December 7th, 2024 Read More
  • Anthony Bourdain talking at SXSW

    Anthony Bourdain Considered One Of His Favorite New York Hot Dog Spots A Second Home

    Anthony Bourdain had plenty of favorite food joints, and one of his favorite hot dog spots in New York was one that he called his second home.

    By Lauren Dozier December 6th, 2024 Read More
  • A blue and white tray with six Subway sandwiches on a wooden table

    15 Subway Sandwiches Ranked From Worst To Best

    Subway offers so many delicious sandwiches that it can be hard to choose which one is our favorite. We tasted all the signature subs to find our top choices.

    By Katie Melynn December 6th, 2024 Read More
  • Fast food drive-through with worker handing passenger their food

    The One Thing You Should Avoid Ordering At Fast Food Burger Chains

    If you can't resist the convenience of fast food, there's one menu item you should steer clear of, especially when ordering at burger joints.

    By Hilary Wheelan Remley December 4th, 2024 Read More
  • Chicken McNuggets with fries and sauce packets

    The Unexpected McDonald's Dipping Sauce To Try With Your Nuggets

    McDonald's has a number of different dipping sauces available to enjoy with your McNuggets, but the best one is a slightly more unexpected choice.

    By Allison Lindsey December 4th, 2024 Read More
  • Front of Hamburger Universityy

    What Is McDonald's Hamburger University, Exactly?

    Yes, you heard right: McDonald's has a Hamburger University. So what is it, exactly? Is it a real school? Here's what it is and how it all started.

    By Buffy Naillon December 3rd, 2024 Read More
  • McDonald's McRib next to a small bag of fries

    How McDonald's McRib Became A Cult Classic

    McDonald's McRib is a certified cult classic today, but it wasn't always so popular. Here's how it all started - and how the fast food chain made it a legend.

    By Aspen Oblewski December 3rd, 2024 Read More
  • Interesting McDonald's restaurants including an airplane, futuristic dome, and a spaceship-shaped restaurant

    The Most Interesting McDonald's Locations In The World

    McDonald's has many recognizable features around the world, but some locations offer something more novel. Here are the most interesting locations to visit.

    By Stephanie Mee December 3rd, 2024 Read More
  • Chick-fil-A meal and drinks on a tray

    What's In A Chick-Fil-A Sunjoy?

    Chick-fil-A has a fan-favorite drink with their flavorful Sunjoy varieties, but what really goes into it? Here's how they craft this thirst-quenching offering.

    By Jackson Williams December 3rd, 2024 Read More
  • Hamburger and fries in cardboard delivery boxes

    Think Twice Before Ordering Fast Food Delivery

    Nobody wants a nasty surprise with their burger and fries. Find out exactly why fast food delivery might be the worst option on the menu.

    By Eloise Rollins-Fife December 2nd, 2024 Read More
  • Four McDonald's sandwiches

    The Special US McDonald's That Features An International Menu

    McDonald's gets a lot of buzz around its international offerings, which aren't typically available in the US. However, one store in the States has you covered.

    By Camryn Teder December 2nd, 2024 Read More
  • A hand dips a McDonald's french fry, from an overflowing container, into a small tub of ketchup

    What Brand Of Ketchup Does McDonald's Use?

    McDonald's is the biggest name in fast food, but the ketchup on your Quarter Pounder doesn't come from a company well known for making condiments.

    By Julia Mullaney December 2nd, 2024 Read More
  • Nugget dipped in sauce

    The McDonald's Sauce You Should Avoid Dipping Nuggets In

    We all love a fresh McDonald's chicken nugget, but there's definitively one sauce to skip when it comes to choosing the tastiest dippers for your treat.

    By Jackson Williams December 2nd, 2024 Read More
  • Front of the unofficial McDonald's Museum with signs

    The Original McDonald's In The US Is Also A Museum

    Order up a nugget of fast food history. Follow the glow of the golden arches to McDonald's original location where all of your McDreams can come true.

    By Andrew Amelinckx December 2nd, 2024 Read More
  • Closeup of triple cheese stuffed crust pizza from Pizza Hut.

    How Milk Overproduction Helped Create Pizza Hut's Cheesiest Pizzas

    A complicated mix of economics and dairy farm production left the U.S. with extra cheese. Here's how one board teamed up with Pizza Hut to manage the surplus.

    By Tim Forster December 1st, 2024 Read More
  • Two cups of McDonald's coffee

    Does McDonald's Serve Coffee All Day?

    Anyone who knows their fast food chains will know that McDonald's coffee is some of the best in the biz. But can you order this tasty java 24/7?

    By Camryn Teder December 1st, 2024 Read More
  • McNuggets in box

    The Key To McDonald's Iconic Chicken Nuggets Is In The Batter, Not How They're Fried

    What makes McDonald's McNuggets so unique? It isn't the fast food chain's frying technique. Instead, it's the batter the Golden Arches uses.

    By S. Ferrari December 1st, 2024 Read More
  • McDonald's Filet-O-Fish on a box

    McDonald's Filet-O-Fish Sandwich Probably Looks Different Than You Remember

    McDonald's fans have been calling out the brand over its seemingly shrinking Filet-O-Fish. But is shrinkflation really the cause?

    By Carly Garber November 30th, 2024 Read More
  • Hashbrown breakfast sandwich on plate

    Why McDonald's Won't Make A Hash Brown Breakfast Sandwich

    A hash brown breakfast sandwich sounds like a dream McDonald's menu item, right? Well, there are more hurdles to making it happen than you might think.

    By Allie Ward November 30th, 2024 Read More
  • A Burger King whopper, fries, and drink

    The Myths And Truths Behind The Horse Meat Scandal That Haunted Burger King

    In 2013, Burger King found itself tied to a scandal around horse meat. Here are the myths and truths behind the incident that has haunted the fast food chain.

    By Shawna Schofield November 30th, 2024 Read More
  • Plate of fried chicken tenders with creamy dipping sauce

    The Best Fast Food Chicken Tenders Are From A Southern Staple

    Anybody can do chicken tenders, but only one can be the best. Hit up this popular Southern chain for the best chicken tenders in America.

    By Hilary Wheelan Remley November 29th, 2024 Read More
  • burger and fries from In-N-Out Burger

    How California Became The Unofficial Birthplace Of Fast Food

    From McDonald's to Taco Bell, the Golden State is where many major fast food chains first opened. Here's why fast food took off in California, in particular.

    By Andrew Amelinckx November 28th, 2024 Read More
  • A Happy Meal

    The Confusing History Behind McDonald's Happy Meal

    The truth is, no one can really agree on who first invented the iconic McDonald's Happy Meal. Here's why the history behind it is so complicated.

    By Andrew Amelinckx November 27th, 2024 Read More
  • Bread bowl with broccoli cheddar soup

    What Happened To Panera Bread's Double Bread Bowl?

    In 2019, Panera put double bread bowls, specially designed for two soups (or the chain's signature mac and cheese), on menus. Here's what happened to it.

    By Sarah Lintakoon November 26th, 2024 Read More
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