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  • A Shake Shack burger with fries and a drink in the background

    The Reason Shake Shack Chose To Stick With Frozen Fries

    Shake Shack is known for its high-quality burgers made from premium ingredients. However, there's an important reason why the chain still serves frozen fries.

    By Holly Tishfield 10 months ago Read More
  • Shake Shack Smoked Chili Brisket menu items and a shake

    Review: Shake Shack's Smoked Brisket Chili Is A Heavy Hitter That Tastes Good On Just About Anything

    Select locations of Shake Shack are now offering a few items topped with smoked brisket chili. We tried the chili fries, hot dog, and burger for this review.

    By Michael Palan 10 months ago Read More
  • A McDonald's coffee cup beside an egg McMuffin

    The McDonald's Krispy Kreme Mashup That's Incredibly Tempting

    McDonald's has announced plans to introduce Krispy Kreme donuts into all of its locations nationwide which has TikTokers dreaming up new secret menu items.

    By Holly Tishfield 10 months ago Read More
  • A woman with a suitcase walking through an airport

    Which Fast Food Chain Has The Most Airport Locations?

    A study conducted on the most common fast food restaurants in major U.S. airports found the leading chain to be one that you might find surprising.

    By Holly Tishfield 10 months ago Read More
  • A Dave's Single cheeseburger from Wendy's.

    The Wendy's Menu Item You Should Be Topping Your Burgers With

    At Wendy's, you can order the perfect topping to transform your burger, and the results will have you wondering why you never thought of it earlier.

    By Dylan Murray 10 months ago Read More
  • Fresh Cinnamon Rolls with glaze on them next to cinnamon sticks

    The Trick To Make Cinnamon Rolls Even Easier To Share

    Cinnamon rolls are a sweet, delicious treat and by using this tip, you'll be able to share them easily as bite-sized snacks at parties or for large groups.

    By Dylan Murray 10 months ago Read More
  • Andrew Zimmern at the Emmys

    The Popular California Chain Restaurant You Won't Catch Andrew Zimmern At

    Celebrity chef Andrew Zimmern isn't shy about his appreciation for fast food, but there's one popular burger chain he's been vocally critical of.

    By Dennis Lee 10 months ago Read More
  • An array of colorful, bright ice cream and waffle cones.

    Here's The Scoop On The Oldest Ice Cream Company In America

    The oldest ice cream company in America has been slinging scoops for more than 160 years. For most of this time, it has called one city, and one market, home.

    By Carla Vaisman 10 months ago Read More
  • A McDonald's hamburger in the foreground with a packet of fries and McDonald's cups in the background

    Where, Exactly, Does McDonald's Source Its Beef?

    McDonald's is known for its classic beef burgers and iconic menu items like the Quarter Pounder. But where exactly does McDonald's meat come from?

    By Holly Tishfield 10 months ago Read More
  • Rolled ice cream in white cups topped with frozen berries

    Why Your Rolled Ice Cream Keeps Failing, And How To Fix It

    Rolled ice cream is a simple dish, but there are a few pitfalls that can mean your recipe ends up failing. Fix rolled ice cream issues with these tips.

    By Holly Tishfield 10 months ago Read More
  • A McDonald's Location that features a PlaySPACE playground and an astronaut statue on top of the building.

    Does McDonald's Actually Have A Secret Menu?

    Many fast food restaurant chains have a not-so-secret menu leaving some to wonder if McDonald's has one as well or if they're left to their own creativity.

    By Dylan Murray 10 months ago Read More
  • A KFC bucket standing on a black surface.

    From Kentucky Fried Chicken To KFC: Why The Iconic Brand Shortened Its Name

    There are several theories as to why Kentucky Fried Chicken changed its name to KFC in 1991. However, only one of these theories is definitely true.

    By Angie Seibold 10 months ago Read More
  • A glass cup of iced Thai coffee held by a man.

    What Makes Thai Coffee So Special?

    Recently, Thai coffee has gained a stellar reputation, but how did a country that barely produced any coffee until the 1960s develop such a great product?

    By Carla Vaisman 10 months ago Read More
  • Rotisserie chickens being cooked

    11 Things You Should Pay Attention To When Buying A Rotisserie Chicken

    Rotisserie chickens are an easy and cost-effective way to up your protein intake, but how can you make sure that you're getting the best bird for your money?

    By Chloe James 10 months ago Read More
  • Hand dipping french fry in ketchup

    The Ketchup Brands You'll Find At Your Favorite Fast Food Restaurants

    You'll be surprised at how many fast food restaurants use the same brand of ketchup. But despite this, there is some variety. These are the most popular brands.

    By Holly Riddle 10 months ago Read More
  • A McDonald's breakfast with hashbrown and sausage mcmuffin with egg

    The McDonald's Breakfast Sandwich Hack With 100% More Hash Brown

    As many options as there are at most fast food restaurants, there is still nothing that beats a secret menu hack. Especially when it doubles the hash browns.

    By Simone Paget 10 months ago Read More
  • Exterior of a Chick-fil-A

    Does Chick-Fil-A Have Egg-Free Breakfast Options?

    Not eating eggs won't limit your breakfasts choices at Chick-fil-A. Use this simple hack to make one of its best breakfast sandwiches egg-free.

    By Dennis Lee 10 months ago Read More
  • Customer holds a Valentine's Day-themed gift card before Starbucks storefront

    Starbucks Brings Back 2 Valentine's Day Drinks For A Sweeter February

    This Valentine's Day, Starbucks is reintroducing a couple of lovely drinks. Plus, the coffee chain is putting a new refresher on the menu too.

    By Stephen Bradley 10 months ago Read More
  • Lineup of Blackberry Sage Refreshers

    Starbucks Blackberry Sage Refreshers Review: A Tasty Drink, But It's Curiously Missing A Key Flavor

    Starbucks launched a line of Blackberry Sage Refreshers, so we decided to taste them to see which one is the best of the bunch and if they're worth getting.

    By Dani Zoeller 10 months ago Read More
  • Varied Chick-fil-A food hacks

    Chick-Fil-A Menu Hacks You Need To Try

    While Chick-fil-A's regular menu is solid, there are a bunch of hacks you can try to make your favorites even tastier. Get ready for some saucy fun!

    By Dani Zoeller 10 months ago Read More
  • McDonald's burger box, fries, and drink on white table

    Can You Eat Gluten-Free At McDonalds?

    Finding suitable gluten-free options at fast food restaurants is always difficult. What, if anything, is gluten-free on the McDonald's menu?

    By Maria Scinto 10 months ago Read More
  • big mac and fries

    McDonald's Best-Selling Menu Item Comes As No Surprise

    McDonald's best-selling menu item may not come as a surprise, but it probably won't be the first thing that you guess despite how long it's been on the menu.

    By Dennis Lee 10 months ago Read More
  • smashburger resting on tray

    The Chain Restaurant That Has Just 2 Items On The Menu

    This quickly-growing burger chain has just two things on the menu, but it's two that you'll never forget after you have a taste.

    By Dennis Lee 11 months ago Read More
  • burger king fries

    Are Burger King Fries Actually Gluten Free?

    As many fast food restaurants coat their fries in flour, you may be wondering if Burger King's french fries are gluten-free or gluten-exposed.

    By Dennis Lee 11 months ago Read More
  • Exterior of a Taco Bell restaurant

    Discontinued Taco Bell Menu Items That Are Unlikely To Return

    We've rounded up many discontinued Taco Bell menu items that may make their own brief return at some point, but are unlikely to be fully restored.

    By Chloe James 11 months ago Read More
  • Image of drive-thru sign and arrow painted on pavement

    The First Drive-Thru Fast Food Chain In Florida No Longer Exists

    In the 1950s, one burger chain was beloved by Floridians. But it wasn't McDonald's or Burger King. Find outhappened to this Sunshine State favorite.

    By Carla Vaisman 11 months ago Read More
  • Taco Bell's Mexican pizza sitting on a table.

    Are Costco's Mexican-Inspired Layered Pizzas A Taco Bell Copycat? 

    Is Costco's Mexican-inspired pizza an impressive riff on Taco Bell's famous fast food item or is it just another poor imitation? The answer is pretty simple.

    By Moriah House 11 months ago Read More
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