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  • lineup of fast food coffee cups against orange background

    8 Fast Food Coffees, Ranked Worst To Best

    Fast food chains might not be your first place in mind to stop at when you need a cup of joe, but it may surprise you that some popular joints do it very well.

    By Sarah Moore 3 months ago Read More
  • Assortment of fast food items, including burgers, chicken sandwich and nuggets, fries, and sodas

    The Fast Food Red Flag You Should Check For Long Before Even Glancing At A Menu

    Before you place an order at a fast food restaurant, keep an eye out for this unpleasant red flag that's a sign to go eat somewhere else.

    By Robert Bruce 3 months ago Read More
  • Several people holding vanilla ice cream cones

    Ironically, The Best Fast Food Chain Soft Serve Ice Cream Isn't Even Real Ice Cream

    We ranked several fast food chains' soft serve ice cream options. Ironically, our winning cone technically doesn't even consist of real ice cream.

    By Samantha Boesch 3 months ago Read More
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    Does It Really Save You Money To Order A Combo At Fast Food Restaurants?

    Ordering a single item at a fast food chain is usually followed by one question: "Do you want to make that a combo?" Here's when that could be a better deal.

    By Julia Mullaney 3 months ago Read More
  • Collage of three Wendy's burgers and Wendy's signage on a blue background

    These Are Hands Down The Wildest Burgers Wendy's Has Ever Released

    Wendy's has created some unique creations over the years. We examine everything from the Lobster Surf & Turf Burger to the Carolina Classic Burger.

    By Luisa Cruz 3 months ago Read More
  • Panda Express combo meal

    Panda Express Opens Kind Of Early — Here's What To Order For Breakfast

    Believe it or not, many of fast-casual chain Panda Express' locations open early enough for a quick breakfast. Here's what to order if you plan to stop in.

    By Jane Chertoff 3 months ago Read More
  • Milkshake, ice cream sundae, and cinnamon twist

    This Fast Food Dessert Is The Worst Frozen Treat To Get On A Hot Day

    There's one frozen fast food dessert that we would never recommend getting in the heat. It might even melt before you can pick it up from the drive-thru.

    By Jenna Rapsis 3 months ago Read More
  • a bowl of panda express orange chicken

    Why Panda Express Doesn't Use White Meat For Its Iconic Orange Chicken

    Panda Express never uses white meat in its best-selling orange chicken dish. Instead, it uses this cut of chicken for extra flavor and tenderness.

    By Marco Sumayao 3 months ago Read More
  • Hand dipping McDonald's chicken nugget into sauce.

    Make McDonald's Chicken Nugget Dupes With Just 3 Base Ingredients

    McDonald's chicken nuggets have a unique soft crust and a salty, tender inside. Thankfully, all you need to recreate the taste at home are three ingredients.

    By Samantha Boesch 3 months ago Read More
  • McDonald's order with Happy Meal.

    The Happy Meal Toy Recall That McDonald's Wishes It Could Forget

    McDonald's Happy Meals are full of childhood nostalgia and cute, collectible toys. However, one of the most controversial toys was a major hazard to children.

    By Julia Mullaney 3 months ago Read More
  • A red hand pinches money from a wallet, with fast food items depicted beside it

    9 Ways Fast Food Restaurants Might Be Deceiving You

    We all know fast food restaurants entice us to make purchases. But do you know how they're achieving that? Here are some clever tricks to make you buy more.

    By Sarah Dealy 3 months ago Read More
  • Anthony Bourdain speaking at event

    Anthony Bourdain Couldn't Stand This Iconic McDonald's Favorite

    Superstar chef and TV personality Anthony Bourdain loved food, but one fast food favorite he hated was this best-selling menu item from McDonald's.

    By Marco Sumayao 3 months ago Read More
  • McDonald's Happy Meal surrounded by toys

    Here's How Japanese McDonald's Are Cracking Down On Happy Meal Toy Resellers

    After a major disruption in Japan caused by a McDonald's and Pokémon collaboration, McDonald's Japan is taking steps to shut down Happy Meal toy resellers.

    By Julia Mullaney 3 months ago Read More
  • Two cars in a McDonald's drive-thru

    McDonald's Drive-Thru Been Slower Than Usual? This May Be The Culprit

    If you've noticed that the McDonald's drive-thru is taking longer than usual, there's a particular menu item that is contributing to long wait times.

    By Jolee Sullivan 3 months ago Read More
  • Interior of a Chicken Licken fast food restaurant

    The South African Fried Chicken Chain That Built Success On A Secret US Recipe

    One popular South African fast food chain that's known for its fried chicken found success after adapting a secret recipe from the U.S.

    By Tim Forster 3 months ago Read More
  • a subway steak and cheese sandwich

    The Way Subway Prepares Its Steak (Rightfully) Causes Customers Some Concern

    Subway's slogan may be "Eat Fresh," but how the sandwich giant prepares its steak is causing some customers a bit of concern at the apparent lack of freshness.

    By Gerard Jones 3 months ago Read More
  • Pickle slices on a white background

    This Southern Fast Food Chain Offers The Worst Pickles We've Had By Far

    We set out to rank various fast food chains' pickle offerings, and this Southern restaurant's pungent slices unfortunately came in last place.

    By Robert Bruce 3 months ago Read More
  • Johnny Cash sitting with his guitar on a porch swing

    Remembering Johnny Cash's '90s Jingle For This Iconic Fast Food Chain

    It's time to revisit this iconic jingle from the '90s by singer Johnny Cash, made exclusively for this popular fast food chain's commercial.

    By Sean Pagnotti 3 months ago Read More
  • Chicken from Wingstop, KFC, and Chick-fil-A

    We Tried And Ranked 8 Popular Fast Food Fried Chicken Chains

    Nothing beats tender pieces of crispy fried chicken with the classic sides. To find the best of the best, we headed to eight popular chains for a meal.

    By Juniper Finch 3 months ago Read More
  • box of fast food fried chicken and hands holding french fries

    The Almost-Gone Chicken Chain That Dominated The '80s

    It's hard to believe any fast food chain with a powerful impact could ever fall from grace, but that's exactly what happened to this beloved chain in the 1980s.

    By Sarah Lintakoon 3 months ago Read More
  • Bill Clinton

    Bill Clinton And His Undying Love For This Fast Food Chain

    Bill Clinton, 42nd President of the United States, is known for his love of this fast food chain, to the point it became an aspect of his public persona.

    By Hilary Wheelan Remley 3 months ago Read More
  • Burger King sandwich bag in dramatic lighting.

    This Burger King Sandwich Disappeared In The '70s, But We Want It Back On The Menu

    Burger King may have "burger" in its name, but this discontinued sandwich from the '70s was full of delicious breakfast flavors. Here's why it needs a comeback.

    By Amanda Berkey 3 months ago Read More
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    Do Fast Food Chains Accept EBT? It Depends. Here's How To Know If You Qualify

    EBT cards are often the easiest way to use your SNAP benefits, but not every fast food chain accepts them. Here's what you should know about qualifying.

    By Hilary Wheelan Remley 3 months ago Read More
  • An order of chicken fingers and fries with Texas toast inside a branded basket from Raising Cane's restaurant

    The Worst Time To Order Raising Cane's, And When To Go Instead

    Raising Cane's is one of the most popular chicken fast food chains, and for good reason. But if you want to avoid long wait times, here's when you should visit.

    By Robert Bruce 3 months ago Read More
  • Employees working in an In-N-Out kitchen

    The Common Appliances That Are Famously Absent From In-N-Out's Kitchens

    So what does In-N-Out Burger have that makes it so amazing? Perhaps the question should be, what does In-N-Out not have? The answer may surprise you.

    By Hilary Wheelan Remley 3 months ago Read More
  • Pickles in a plastic container

    The Best Fast Food Pickle We've Ever Had Comes From This Fried Chicken Chain

    Pickles can make or break a sandwich, so we tried 14 fast food pickles to find the best one. This fried chicken chain knocked the topping out of the park.

    By Jenna Rapsis 3 months ago Read More
  • Chili in a paper cup

    The Fast Food Chain That Sells The Absolute Cheapest Chili

    In the mood for a quick, hearty meal but aren't feeling something fried? You can always stop at a fast food drive-thru for chili. Here's where it's cheapest.

    By Julia Mullaney 3 months ago Read More
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