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  • Donald Trump speaks into a microphone in front of an American flag

    The NYC Burger Chain Where Donald Trump Loves To Eat

    Donald Trump doesn't always bask in the glow of The Golden Arches. When he craves a multi-dollar menu, he loves this family-run burger chain in New York City.

    By Maria Scinto 14 hours ago Read More
  • Taco Bell Chicken Bacon Ranch Street Chalupas and Nacho Fries

    Taco Bell's Chicken Bacon Ranch Street Chalupas And Nacho Fries Review: You Can't Go Wrong With Either

    We took Taco Bell's new Chicken Bacon Ranch Street Chalupas and Nacho Fries out for a test drive, and now we're ready to reveal all in this chew and review.

    By Michael Palan 16 hours ago Read More
  • People ordering food from Subway employees.

    Subway 'Gave Up' On Its Sub Club Loyalty Program And Customers Aren't Happy

    Subway attempted to bring customers back into stores late last year with the relaunch of the Sub Club loyalty program, but the chain has already given up.

    By Cassie Womack 18 hours ago Read More
  • A plate of fish and chips

    The Old-School Seafood Chain With Only 3 Surviving Locations

    If you were a fish and chips fan back in the 1970s, you may have dined at one of the many locations of this fast food chain. Now, only three restaurants remain.

    By Joe Hoeffner 1 day ago Read More
  • Changeables Happy Meal box

    The 15 Most Memorable Old-School Happy Meal Toys

    If you grew up enjoying stops at the Golden Arches for McDonald's, these are some of the toys you might remember most from your Happy Meals.

    By Michael Palan 2 days ago Read More
  • Wendy's burger, drink, and fries

    11 Discontinued Wendy's Menu Items Customers Want Back

    Wendy's fans are still pining for the chain's beloved but discontinued sandwiches, cheeseburgers, baked potatoes, and ... pasta bar?

    By Sarah Sierra-Mohamed 2 days ago Read More
  • Starbucks cup surrounded by beans

    11 Things You'll Want To Know About Starbucks' Coffee Beans

    You’re probably pretty familiar with Starbucks’ drinks menu, but how much do you know about the actual coffee beans that go into each beverage?

    By Holly Riddle 3 days ago Read More
  • A person holding an open McDonald's box with a Filet-O-Fish inside of it in their car.

    The Spiced McDonald's Filet-O-Fish Flavor That We Want Back

    McDonald's Filet-O-Fish certainly has its fan base, but most people feel like it's lacking in the flavor department. This spiced version deserves a comeback.

    By Dylan Murray 3 days ago Read More
  • Wendy's combo meal with a burger, chicken nuggets, and a drink

    Wendy's Pulls The Plug On Hundreds Of Restaurants — Here's What's Going On

    You can expect to see a lot less Wendy's stores nationwide this year. The fast-food chain is shuttering hundreds of its restaurants for this reason.

    By Maria Scinto 3 days ago Read More
  • Popeyes' 2026 Seafood Menu

    Popeyes 2026 Seafood Menu Review: Seasoned Shrimp Are The Catch Of The Day

    Popeyes has launched a new seafood menu featuring seasoned shrimp. We tried and tasted all the flavors to see if they’re worth ordering or not.

    By Michael Palan 3 days ago Read More
  • Dozens of different American and international Kit Kat flavors

    20 Kit Kat Flavors, Ranked Worst To Best

    There are so many varieties of Kit Kat, and American and international flavors are often very different. We tried a selection to see how they compare.

    By Jenny Kellerhals Keogh 4 days ago Read More
  • Two Starbucks cups with writing on

    Why Starbucks Baristas Hate Writing Cute Messages On Your Cup

    Starbucks baristas used to write notes on customers' cups who they liked, but corporate has taken that small human moment and turned it into something gross.

    By Lottë Reford 5 days ago Read More
  • A Cheesy Gordita Crunch from Taco Bell, with chips in the background

    Make A Cheesy Gordita Crunch At Home With This Simple Steamer Hack

    Make your own Cheesy Gordita Crunch at home with an easy steamer hack that softens tortillas perfectly and recreates the fast-food favorite.

    By Dylan Murray 5 days ago Read More
  • An egg McMuffin on a plate with a paper napkin

    McDonald's Egg McMuffins Used To Come With Some Sweet Additions

    The McDonald's Egg McMuffin is a pretty straightforward and classic breakfast sandwich, but the original version of the menu item was a whole lot sweeter.

    By Ellery Weil 5 days ago Read More
  • Impossible Whopper burger with fries on a tray

    12 Fast Food Menu Items To Eat During Lent That Aren't Fish

    You don't have to just settle for fish sandwiches when trying to avoid meat during Lent. These alternative fast food items are sure to satisfy.

    By Joe Thristino 6 days ago Read More
  • Fried fish, french fries, and coleslaw on wood board

    Why Almost Every Fast Food Chain Serves Up Fried Fish For Lent

    Even if you aren't Catholic, you've probably heard about the correlation between Lent and fish. But why exactly are fast food chains so eager to join in?

    By Rolland Judd 6 days ago Read More
  • Thin Mints Frosty Fusion and Swirl on a table

    Review: Wendy's Thin Mints Frosty Fusion Is Worthy Of A Scouts' Honor

    Find out if Wendy's Thin Mints Frosty Fusion is a home run, or perhaps too much of a good thing. After a Frosty taste test, we're ready to reveal all.

    By Michael Palan 8 days ago Read More
  • woman holding restaurant menu in front of her face

    12 Chain Restaurants With Secret Menu Items Worth Ordering

    From underground burgers to hush-hush desserts, these popular chain restaurants have hidden gems worth trying. Learn how to order fan-favorite creations.

    By Rachel Sobel 8 days ago Read More
  • People ordering food at Chipotle Mexican Grill

    'I Don't Want To Do It': Chipotle Refuses To Follow McDonald's Value Menu Strategy

    Fast casual chains have been more significant competitors to fast food in recent years, but Chipotle sees no point in adopting fast food value meals.

    By Rolland Judd 8 days ago Read More
  • A baked potato topped with sour cream, bacon, cheese, and chives

    Why Wendy's Is The Only Fast Food Restaurant That Serves Baked Potatoes

    Fast food is built on speed, which makes baked potatoes an odd choice. Find out why Wendy’s put them on the menu, and why they're still around.

    By Ellery Weil 8 days ago Read More
  • Wendy's Chicken Tenders Ranch Wrap and Cheesy Bacon Cheeseburger

    Review: Wendy's New Chicken Tenders Wrap And Cheesy Burger Are Worth The Bite

    Wendy’s is launching a new limited time Chicken Tenders Ranch Wrap and Cheesy Bacon Cheeseburger. We tried them to see if they’re worth ordering.

    By Michael Palan 8 days ago Read More
  • A top view of cheeseburgers and cheese fries

    How Fast Food Chains Use The 'Decoy Effect' To Trick Customers Into Spending More

    Fast food combos often seem like good deals, but you actually pay a lot to get less. That's the decoy effect, a way for fast food chains to get you to pay more.

    By Paige Hughes 9 days ago Read More
  • A line of tacos with shredded meat, radishes, and cilantro on a wooden serving platter.

    14 Popular Mexican Restaurant Chains Ranked Worst To Best, According To Reviews

    There are dozens of Mexican restaurant chains around the country, and it can be hard to know which one serves reliable food. We scoured reviews and ranked 14.

    By James Hornung 9 days ago Read More
  • A close-up of fast food cheeseburgers and fries.

    The Best Way To Spend $10 At These 14 Popular Fast Food Chains

    Hungry and only have $10 to spend? You can put your cash to good use (and get your food quickly) by maximizing your order at these fast food joints.

    By Asia Mayfield 10 days ago Read More
  • Person ordering from counter at Burger King

    Over 100 Wisconsin Burger King Locations In Hot Water Over Child Labor Violations

    A Burger King franchisee is finding itself in a heap of trouble as local authorities take action over hundreds of alleged child labor law violations.

    By Rolland Judd 11 days ago Read More
  • Donald Trump eating with gold fork

    Does Trump Follow The New Dietary Guidelines? — Here's How MAHA Compares To The President's Diet

    Make America Healthy Again, under the direction of Trump's administration aims to turn around the country's health crisis. But does the president follow it?

    By Joe Thristino 11 days ago Read More
  • Unboxed McDonald's Filet-O-Fish sandwich

    The Unique Meatless Sandwich That McDonald's Almost Sold Instead Of The Filet-O-Fish

    Before the Filet-O-Fish, McDonald’s nearly sold a very different meatless sandwich that had a tropical twist. Here’s the forgotten item that almost won.

    By Kat Olvera 12 days ago Read More
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