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  • 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
  • Burger Queen restaurant logo on restaurant exterior

    The Forgotten History Of The Burger Queen Fast Food Chain

    You've probably heard of Burger King before, but what about Burger Queen? This forgotten fast food restaurant has a decades-long global history.

    By Aspen Oblewski December 31st, 2024 Read More
  • A McRib sandwich sits on top of a McDonald's sandwich box.

    McDonald's McRib Fans Should Head To Sam's Club

    Are you a McDonald's McRib fan who gets frustrated every time it gets taken off the menu? Your solution might just be in the frozen aisle at Sam's Club.

    By Jackson Williams December 30th, 2024 Read More
  • Queen Elizabeth II smiles in pink while holding fresh flowers

    The McDonald's Location That Was Technically Owned By The Queen Of England

    She's beloved for her colorful hats, her corgis, and now, her hash browns. Here's the real story behind the McDonald's owned by Queen Elizabeth II.

    By Aspen Oblewski December 30th, 2024 Read More
  • blue McDonald's arches in Sedona

    Why One Arizona McDonald's Is Missing The Iconic Golden Arches

    McDonald's is easily recognizable by those golden arches, but did you know that there's a location in Arizona that doesn't have them? Here's why.

    By Sarah Lintakoon December 30th, 2024 Read More
  • McDonald's breakfast combo with biscuit sandwich

    Are McDonald's Breakfast Biscuits Frozen? Here's What We Know

    McDonald's biscuit sandwiches are a staple of its breakfast menu, but does the chain make its biscuits fresh at each store, or are they frozen and shipped?

    By Kim Ranjbar December 29th, 2024 Read More
  • A tray of food outside a McDonald's

    Why Does McDonald's Menu Change In Different Countries?

    If you're at a McDonald's halfway across the world, you'll notice that its menu looks a little different to back home. Here's why the chain's menu varies.

    By Greta Pano December 29th, 2024 Read More
  • Packages of ground beef

    The 2014 Expired Meat Controversy That Rocked The Fast Food World

    Support your local meat inspector. Here's how expired meat that could have been headed for your fast food burger caused a worldwide scandal in 2014.

    By Sarah Lintakoon December 29th, 2024 Read More
  • McDonald's meal with packaging

    The Evolution Of McDonald's Meal Packaging

    McDonald's has changed its packaging quite a few times over the past few decades. Here's how the boxes, bags, and cups have evolved.

    By Sarah Lintakoon December 28th, 2024 Read More
  • McDonald's apple pie

    Craving The Original McDonald's Fried Apple Pie? Here's Where To Find It

    McDonald's has had an apple pie on the menu for over 50 years, but the recipe changed in 2018. If you miss the fried dessert, here's where you can still get it.

    By Aspen Oblewski December 28th, 2024 Read More
  • A shopper holds a bottle of Chick-fil-A sauce in the aisle

    Which Grocery Stores Sell Chick-Fil-A Sauce?

    Fans have been clamoring to see Chick-fil-A sauce in stores, and the fast food chain listened. Here's where you can buy it, online and in-store.

    By Sarah Lintakoon December 28th, 2024 Read More
  • A group of popular fast food items are in front of an orange and yellow starburst.

    A Look Back At The Best New Fast Food Items Of 2024

    We celebrate some of the creative fast food menu items that debuted in 2024 to delight our taste buds and make eating out a worthwhile adventure.

    By Alex Springer December 27th, 2024 Read More
  • McDonald's pepperoni pizza on a restaurant tray

    Whatever Happened To McDonald's Pizza?

    Still crying McTears over the McPizza? Uncover the true story on the rise and fall of McDonald's fated pizza, and find out if it still thinks of you, too.

    By Sarah Lintakoon December 26th, 2024 Read More
  • Person picking up food from a drive-thru window

    The Fast Food Burger Chain That Changed The Drive-Thru Forever

    The modern fast food drive-thru is dependent on one crucial invention that the founder of a California-based burger chain created in his garage.

    By Sarah Lintakoon December 25th, 2024 Read More
  • Assortment of McDonald's breakfast items

    The McDonald's Breakfast Item That Is Surprisingly Not Vegan

    As far as fast food goes, McDonald's doesn't offer many options for vegans. Even one of the chain's most basic breakfast items isn't free of beef flavoring.

    By Emmy Schneider-Green December 25th, 2024 Read More
  • McDonald's cup with Mac Tonight

    The Unusual Fast Food Mascot Used To Target Late Night Diners

    An odd remnant of '80s pop culture, McDonald's late night commercials featured a moon-headed mascot and a catchy, quirky theme song.

    By Andrew Amelinckx December 25th, 2024 Read More
  • Mcdonald's apple pie box

    The McDonald's Location We Can Thank For Bringing Us The Apple Pie

    When the ice cream machine is broken, you can always count on a McDonald's apple pie to satisfy your sweet tooth. Here's the history behind this iconic dessert.

    By Tara Bowen December 24th, 2024 Read More
  • An image showing a McCafe cup with lid, fries, hamburger, split apple pie, and a breakfast combo from McDonald's in front of the golden arches and a yellow background

    The 12 Worst Mistakes In McDonald's History

    McDonald's is undoubtedly one of the biggest names in fast food around the globe. However, this doesn't mean it hasn't made some mistakes over the years.

    By Suzanne S. Wiley December 24th, 2024 Read More
  • A pizza on a McDonald's branded piece of paper

    McDonald's Pizza Used To Be A Thing. Here's Why They Stopped Serving It

    McDonald's pizza sounds like it would be a surefire success, but when the restaurant actually tried it, that wasn't the case. Here's why it didn't take off.

    By Tim Forster December 24th, 2024 Read More
  • hamburger with lots of toppings

    Which Chain Has More Burger Toppings: Shake Shack Or Five Guys?

    Toppings can make or break a burger-eating experience. If you were wondering whether Shake Shack or Five Guys has more, here's what to know.

    By Chloe O'Donnell December 24th, 2024 Read More
  • Person holding Taco Bell nachos with cheese, sour cream, seasoned beef, and tomatoes

    The Ingredient That Makes Taco Bell's Nacho Cheese Spicy

    The spiciness of Taco Bell's food, specifically the nacho cheese sauce, is likely up for debate. However, this spicy ingredient does give it some heat.

    By Sonora Slater December 23rd, 2024 Read More
  • Five Guys burgers being prepared

    What Vegans Should Avoid Ordering From Five Guys Veggie Menu Options

    Five Guys is famous for its high-quality, customizable burgers. While the chain has veggie items, they aren't all vegan as-is. Here's what to order instead.

    By Aspen Oblewski December 22nd, 2024 Read More
  • mobile order mcdonalds

    The McDonald's Menu Item That Takes The Crown For The Most Protein

    If you're on a mission to order the item at McDonald's with the most protein, you'll want to get this massive burger, which packs in 48 grams of protein.

    By Jessica Riggio December 20th, 2024 Read More
  • Person holding McDonald's burger in hands

    The Key To McDonald's Minced Onion Is Starting With Dehydrated Onions

    McDonald's is full of secrets and tricks that make the chain's food so good. One such secret involves its onions starting out dehydrated.

    By S. Ferrari December 18th, 2024 Read More
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