11 Chain Restaurants To Avoid In 2026
Mass closures, staffing issues, and sudden menu changes can signal that a restaurant chain is in trouble. Here are 11 brands to avoid until conditions improve.
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Dunkin' Winter Drink Menu Review: Fruity Refreshers And Protein Milk Shine
Dunkin' has entered the protein game with several new items on its winter 2026 menu, so you can still make gains while sipping on your favorite drinks.
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Review: Starbucks' Dubai Chocolate Inspired Matcha And Mocha May Just Become My Go-To Order
Starbucks has added two new Dubai chocolate-inspired drinks to its winter menu, but are they worth ordering? We tried them both to find out.
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Starbucks Baristas Wish You'd Stop Ordering These Secret Menu Drinks
Wonder what kind of terror you invoke with your secret menu drink order? A Starbucks barista names the worst drinks you can order off the Starbucks secret menu.
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Review: We Tried Dutch Bros New Breakfast Inspired Drinks And Only One Hit The Mark
Why sit down for breakfast when you can get it iced and to-go? We try some sweet new offerings from Dutch Bros to see if they’re the right start to your day.
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Make Your Starbucks Chai Latte Extra Creamy With One Simple Swap
Indulge in an ultra-rich, extra creamy Starbucks chai latte with the simple ingredient swap you can easily ask for from any barista, or order on the app.
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The Disappointing Type Of Matcha Dutch Bros Uses, According To Reddit
Dutch Bros is making big moves in the coffee and beverage market, but Redditors have discovered that their matcha isn't all it's cracked up to be.
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The Drive-Thru Behavior Starbucks Baristas Absolutely Hate, According To Reddit
Starbucks baristas deal with a range of customer behaviors, but there's one seemingly innocuous one that really irks those who have to work the drive-thru.
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The Starbucks Milk Swap That Baristas Hate
Customers frequently customize their drinks at Starbucks, but there's one milk swap that baristas hate, and it's partially for your own good, per this expert.
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The Popular Brand Of Oat Milk Dunkin' Uses In Its Drinks
Dunkin' introduced oat milk to its menu in August 2020, riding the oat milk wave to offer customers a non-dairy alternative. But what brand does it use?
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The Difference Between Starbucks' Syrups And Sauces Can Completely Change Your Drink
They might sound interchangeable, but Starbucks' sauces and syrups do different work in your drink.
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Starbucks Has A New Not-So-Secret Hot Cocoa Creation — Here's How To Order It
There's a new way to order hot cocoa at Starbucks, and it's based on an ice cream parlor classic. It's perfect for the holidays, but you can get it all year.
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The Coffee Shop Red Flag To Look For Before Placing Your Order
Not all coffee shop red flags are dramatic. Sometimes the biggest warning is an often overlooked spot that quietly exposes how the place really runs.
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The 17 Best Fast Food Items Of 2025
In 2025, competition has increased significantly between fast food restaurants, and consumers have been the beneficiaries of these deliciously new items.
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Bakery Chains Ranked From Worst To Best, According To Customers
You have many bakeries to choose from for your morning donut or cozy afternoon treat. We pored over online reviews to help make the decision a little easier.
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13 Fast Food Restaurants With The Most Unique Drinks
Forget the typical offerings at these fast food joints. From ube freezes and pickle slushies to bacon milkshakes, these wild drinks are taking over the menu.
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One Starbucks Secret Menu Item Is Made For Harry Potter Fanatics
Harry Potter fans have a surplus of real world delights to help them celebrate the wizarding world, including this secret menu hack at Starbucks.
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Huge Flops That Fast Food Chains Want You To Forget About
Fast food chains invest a lot of time and energy into innovation, constantly trying to create the next big thing. More often than not, those inventions flop.
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Review: Starbucks' New Frozen Peppermint Hot Chocolate Misses The Target
Starbucks has a holiday collaboration with Target, featuring a new Frozen Peppermint Hot Chocolate. We tasted it ahead of release to give you honest feedback.
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The Starbucks Condiment Bar Demonstrates Why We Can't Have Nice Things
It seems like people these days are losing their basic understanding of how to behave in society. The condiment bar at Starbucks is a perfect case in point.
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This Starbucks Holiday Cup Is Being Resold For Hundreds More Than It's Worth
Got FOMO about Starbucks' holiday cups? Resellers have exactly what you want, for a price you can't even imagine, if this sold-out drop is calling your name.
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Review: Dunkin's Winter Holiday Menu Is A Sweet Mix Of Seasonal Flavors
Is this year's holiday menu from Dunkin' a festive treat or a not-so-jolly disappointment? We tried the coffee chain's newest offerings to find out.
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13 Signs You're At A Bad Coffee Shop
Life is too short for unsatisfying coffee. Make sure you avoid the mistake of buying bad coffee by paying attention to these signs of a bad coffee shop.
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The Type Of Alcohol Dunkin' Spiked Uses To Give You A Buzz
It's not vodka or rum that gives Dunkin' Spiked beverages their boozy kick.
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The Type Of Lemonade Starbucks Uses To Make Its Tangy Drinks
Starbucks' lemonade-based drinks are tart, refreshing, and consistent, but the secret behind how the brand achieves this is simpler than it might seem.
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The Popular Coffee You Couldn't Order At The First Starbucks
Starbucks is ubiquitous with coffee house culture, but once upon a time you couldn't order what is now the chain's most popular drink in its stores.
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Why You Should Never Order Starbucks Iced Drinks Without Ice
Starbucks secret menu items have some coffee fans cheering but sometimes a well-intended tip or drink invention ends creating a cup full of disappointment.
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