11 Times Fast Food Restaurants Thought They Could Trick Their Customers
Fast food restaurants have gone to great lengths in order to make the most money, and these are times they thought they could trick their customers.
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Stories By Brian Boone
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The Rise, Fall, And Resurrection Of Chili's
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Hot Dog Recalls That Affected Millions
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Kraft Food Recalls That Affected Millions
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Discontinued Costco Grocery Products We Probably Won't Get Back
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Fast Food Recalls That Affected Millions
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Discontinued Grocery Store Soups We'll Probably Never Eat Again
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Discontinued Cracker Barrel Menu Items We'll Probably Never Eat Again
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12 Fast Food Chicken Menu Items That Contain More Than Just Chicken
The next time you order chicken nuggets or a sandwich from a fast food spot, consider what's underneath all that breading. In many cases, it's not just chicken.
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Discontinued Fast Food Fish Sandwiches We'll Probably Never Eat Again
A lot of fast food spots have tried out different fish sandwiches throughout the years, but they haven't always lasted. These are the discontinued ones.
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The Hidden Brands Behind These Popular Costco Products
Costco products, specifically the Kirkland Signature ones, are often made by hidden brands that you might just recognize. Here are some of them.
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Quaker Oats Recalls That Affected Millions
These Quaker Oats recalls throughout the years have affected millions of people in the U.S. and its territories. From granola bars to cereal, here they are.
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Costco Food Court Items That Are Wildly Unhealthy
Cotsco's food court offers quick, tasty bites to its shoppers, but even some of the most beloved items on the menu come with concerning nutrition information.
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Shady Things Grocery Stores Do To Get You To Spend More Money, According To Marketing Experts
You may have noticed the scent of the bakery as you walk into a supermarket, or music playing. These are some of the ways grocery stores get you to spend more.
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Signs Wendy's May Not Be Around Much Longer
Wendy's has faced some serious hardships in the past few years, and there are some clear signs that the chain may not be around for very much longer.
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Discontinued Fast Food Breakfast Items We Are Probably Never Getting Back
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Shady Things About Wendy's Frosty
The Wendy's Frosty is a very tasty frozen dessert we all know and love, but there have been some kind of shady things surrounding it in the past.
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Costco Recalls That Affected Millions
Though Costco is often known as a reliable and trustworthy chain grocery store, there have been plenty of recalls from it. These are Costco's biggest recalls.
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Celebrity Chef Restaurants That Were Massive Flops
Lots of celebrity chef restaurants are big successes, but sometimes they don't always work out. These are some celebrity chef restaurants that flopped.
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Seafood Items You Should Never Buy At Costco
Costco has some great options for lots of food items, but there are some items in the seafood department that you should probably skip. Here's what they are.
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What Makes KFC's Coleslaw So Delicious
KFC's coleslaw is known to be some of the very best around, so we set out to discover why it's just so good. This is what makes it the absolute best.
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The Most Tragic Things About Carla Hall's Life
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The Worst Secrets Of All-You-Can-Eat Buffets Exposed
Eating at an all-you-can-eat buffet does have some upsides, for sure, but there are some pretty gross and disturbing secrets you might want to know about them.
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Mayonnaise Mistakes You Need To Avoid Making
Mayo is a staple and simple condiment in American cooking, but there are pretty critical mayonnaise mistakes you can actually make. Here's how to avoid them.
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The Best And Worst Chain Pizza Restaurants, Ranked
There are so many chain pizza restaurants out there that it can sometimes be hard to choose between them. Here are a ton of them, ranked from worst to best.
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Once-Popular Beers That Sadly Disappeared
If you're wondering what happened to a former favorite beer of yours, it might just be one of these once-popular beers that have been discontinued.
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