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  • Lightly packed box of McDonald's fries on its side

    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.

    By Brian Boone 8 months ago Read More
  • Exterior of a Wendy's

    How To Transform A Wendy's Frosty Into A Soda Fountain Classic

    If the classic french fries dipped in a Wendy's Frosty isn't cutting it anymore, there's another sweet treat variation that you can whip up right in the store.

    By Holly Tishfield 8 months ago Read More
  • The exterior of a Panda Express location

    The Significance Of Panda Express' Charity Bell

    When the bell rings at Panda Express, it means more than a customer purchase. Read about how the company signifies its commitment to charities.

    By Abstract Samm 8 months ago Read More
  • Ronald McDonald enjoys lunch at a McDonald's playground

    The Rise And Fall Of McDonald's PlayPlaces

    McDonald's has had many iterations of its PlayPlaces. This is the complete history of them up to the present day, and what the future may hold.

    By Michael Palan 8 months ago Read More
  • firehouse subs building sign

    Our Favorite Firehouse Subs Hot Sauce Belongs On Every Sandwich

    Firehouse Subs makes a mean sandwich which is only improved by their popular hot sauce bar. This one sauce in particular deserves to be enjoyed on everything.

    By Abstract Samm 8 months ago Read More
  • Different types of fast food

    Chain Restaurants That Changed The Recipe Of Popular Menu Items

    Items ranging from the fries at McDonald's to the bread at Subway have had tweaks in their recipes over time, and these are some of the most popular changes.

    By Anita Surewicz 8 months ago Read More
  • A Whataburger Breakfast Burger next to ketchup, hashbrowns and a cup

    Here's What Time Whataburger Stops Serving Breakfast

    The popular fast food chain Whataburger is open 24/7 for all your late-night cravings, but the breakfast menu isn't available all day. Here's when it ends.

    By Dylan Murray 8 months ago Read More
  • someone holding a nondescript fast food burger with fries and drink in background

    The First Fast Food Chain To Offer Up A Value Menu

    Fast food prices can hardly be called value these days, but there was a time when low prices were a staple and this chain started it with the first value menu.

    By Joe Hoeffner 8 months ago Read More
  • Tuna salad sandwich on plate

    Sandwich Chains That Serve The Best And Worst Tuna Salad, According To Online Reviews

    With so many sandwich chains out there, and a lot of them serving a variation of tuna salad, we scoured the internet to find the best and worst options.

    By Brian Boone 8 months ago Read More
  • Exterior of a Dunkin' Donuts location

    How Many Cups Of Coffee Can You Get From Dunkin's Box O' Joe

    If you're planning on serving a crowd of people, it makes more sense to opt for Dunkin's Box O' Joe. Here's how much coffee this big box contains.

    By Holly Tishfield 8 months ago Read More
  • McDonald's sign in the city

    McDonald's Just Teased The 2025 Return Of A Beloved Menu Item

    Next year marks the return of an exciting McDonald's menu item. This one has been on our minds ever since it left and we know the fans are going to be ecstatic.

    By Dennis Lee 8 months ago Read More
  • deep-fried lemonade bites from the Wisconsin State Fair

    Can You Deep-Fry Coca-Cola? Texas Figured It Out

    Deep-fried Coke: Abel Gonzalez transformed soda into a Texas State Fair hit with fried batter, Coke syrup, cinnamon sugar, and whipped cream.

    By Maria Scinto 8 months ago Read More
  • A bowl of guacamole surrounded by red peppers, lime, tortilla chips, tomato, a fork, and garlic cloves.

    The Roasted, Creamy Addition You Need For Next-Level Guacamole

    While the classic recipe may always be a favorite, there are countless ways to level up guacamole, and you’ll impress your guests with this simple addition.

    By Antoinette Goldberg 8 months ago Read More
  • cortado espresso in glass with beans on table

    Starbucks' Latest Menu Leak Reveals A New Espresso Drink For 2025

    Starbucks’ Winter 2024 leak reveals bold new Cortados, unsweetened matcha, and a vegan Spicy Falafel Pocket launching January 2025. About a month to go!

    By Allison Beussink 8 months ago Read More
  • A chick-fil-A restaurant against a blue sky.

    Chick-Fil-A Menu Leak Reveals The Return Of A Spicy Fan-Favorite Item

    The new year is quickly approaching and Chick-fil-A is gearing up with some changes to the menu. One menu item that leaked is an old fan favorite with spice.

    By Cassie Womack 8 months ago Read More
  • Popeyes chicken sandwich and food bag on tray

    The Only 2 US States Without A Single Popeyes Location

    Who doesn't love a crispy basket of Popeyes fried chicken? Well, in the United States, there's exactly two states that seem to not care for the franchise.

    By Shannon Dell 8 months ago Read More
  • Abandoned Red Lobster restaurant location

    Restaurant Chains That Closed The Most Locations In 2024

    2024 has seen a lot of well-known restaurant chains closing locations. Here are some of the ones that closed the most locations overall.

    By Chloe James 8 months ago Read More
  • Cyclists ride through McDonald's drive-thru

    Can You Bike Through A Fast Food Drive Thru?

    Why can’t cyclists use drive-thrus? Safety concerns keep them out, but the debate over access is far from over, specifically those that are differently-abled.

    By Angela L. Pagán 9 months ago Read More
  • A turquoise 'M' sign for McDonald's on a dusty red structure

    Why An Arizona McDonald's Has Turquoise Instead Of Golden Arches

    Sedona’s McDonald’s swapped golden arches for turquoise - discover the surprising reason behind this unique twist on the iconic fast-food logo.

    By Holly Tishfield 9 months ago Read More
  • Chocolate bars stacked on top of one another

    What On Earth Is PGPR And Why Is It In My Chocolate?

    If you've never heard of PGPR, you might be surprised to see it pop up on chocolate ingredient lists. We investigate what this mystery substance actually is.

    By Holly Tishfield 9 months ago Read More
  • A close up photo of a large amount of french fries

    Not To Complain, But Why Does Five Guys Give Customers So Many Fries?

    Five Guys fries are not only delicious, they're also served in mammoth quantities. We found out why this burger chain always loads up on french fries.

    By Bobby Lewis 9 months ago Read More
  • Filet-O-Fish unboxed on plate

    Why McDonald's Keeps The Filet-O-Fish On The Menu

    McDonald's menu has a few outliers, and today, the Filet-O-Fish still stands out among mostly beef and chicken items. See why it has staying power.

    By Bobby Lewis 9 months ago Read More
  • Hands holding Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich next to drink

    Chick-Fil-A Recalls That Affected Millions

    Chick-fil-A doesn't have nearly as many recalls as some of its fast food competitors, but there are still some times when it happened. These are its recalls.

    By Chloe James 9 months ago Read More
  • A White Castle combo meal, with four cheese sliders and a side of fries

    Here's How Much White Castle's Hamburger Has Changed Since 1921

    White Castle is the original fast food burger joint but after more than a century, things change. White Castle sliders aren't quite as cheap as they used to be.

    By Bobby Lewis 9 months ago Read More
  • The exterior of a Burger King restaurant with nobody outside

    Burger King's Huge 1980s Advertising Mistake

    Back in the 1980s, Burger King was looking to drum up fresh interest with an ad campaign which featured a mascot so unpopular it tanked sales.

    By Bobby Lewis 9 months ago Read More
  • Four packets of McDonald's ketchup on a gray background

    Why Does McDonald's Ketchup Taste So Good?

    McDonald’s ketchup stands out with its simple, stripped-down recipe delivering a sweet tomato flavor, unlike the spicier, seasoned profile of Heinz.

    By Bobby Lewis 9 months ago Read More
  • A Dunkin' location with the letters lit in orange and the apostrophe lit in pink, and a lit interior that also says

    Where The Name 'Dunkin'' Came From

    Dunkin' started as a post-war café in Quincy, Massachusetts, evolving from humble beginnings into a northeastern icon with a global presence.

    By Bobby Lewis 9 months ago Read More
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