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  • Woman drinking coffee

    Big Secrets Coffee Chains Tried To Hide

    Big coffee chains have some shady things going on sometimes that they'd rather customers not know about. Here are some of their secrets they tried to hide.

    By Chloe James 10 months ago Read More
  • French fries in brown cardboard carton

    The Absolute Best Alcohol To Pair With Fast Food Fries

    For a classy evening in, you need to pair your greasy French fries with something that's actually worth drinking. Here's what to go for.

    By Cara J Suppa 10 months ago Read More
  • Man receives McDonald's order from a masked drive thru employee.

    McDonald's Suffering A Loss Of Customers Amidst E. Coli Outbreak

    Some fallout from McDonald's Quarter Pounder debacle was to be expected. But how much lost revenue are we talking, and will people continue to stay away long?

    By Stephen Bradley 10 months ago Read More
  • Taco Bell nacho fries

    Why Does Taco Bell Seem To Love Removing Nacho Fries From The Menu?

    First they're here, then they're gone again. Taco Bell keeps removing and re-adding nacho fries to the menu -- is there a particular reason, or is it a gimmick?

    By Abstract Samm 10 months ago Read More
  • Two white and blue McFlurry cups with specialty McFlurry's within them

    McDonald's Has Finally Solved Its Broken McFlurry Machine Epidemic

    A copyright exemption now allows McDonald's franchises to repair their ice cream machines themselves, instead of waiting for the manufacturer to repair them.

    By Dylan Murray 10 months ago Read More
  • Sonic's Winter 2024 menu

    Review: Sonic's Winter Menu Delivers Some Hot Hits And Cool Misses

    Sonic's new winter menu has some pretty tasty items, as well as some you might want to skip. Here's everything you need to know about the chain's menu.

    By Michael Palan 10 months ago Read More
  • spread of food

    Discontinued Fast Food Breakfast Items We Are Probably Never Getting Back

    Fast food breakfast items come and go, but these are the ones that we will probably never get back, from places including McDonald's, Starbucks, and Wendy's.

    By Brian Boone 10 months ago Read More
  • Burger King burger and milkshake

    The Most Ridiculous Fast Food Menu Item Of 2024

    The year is almost over and it has seen fast food chains (like all companies) chase trends, leading to some pretty outrageous menu items in 2024.

    By Antoinette Goldberg 10 months ago Read More
  • Classic Cuban sandwich

    The Absolute Best Cuban Sandwiches Across America

    Cuban sandwiches are delicious, but they're going to be the best from authentic spots. These are the absolute best Cuban sandwiches across the U.S.

    By Anita Surewicz 10 months ago Read More
  • Subway's Flatizza

    Discontinued Subway Menu Items We'll Never Eat Again

    We all know Subway is a hugely popular sandwich shop. You might be surprised at some of the menu items developed of the years that pretty much disappeared.

    By Michael Palan 10 months ago Read More
  • chicago style hot dog in paper boat

    The Vienna Beef Hall Of Fame Is One Of The Highest Honors A Hot Dog Restaurant Can Get

    Chicago is famous for its love of hot dogs and true Chicago-style hot dog fans know about the Vienna Beef Hall of Fame, but what is it and why does it matter?

    By Dennis Lee 10 months ago Read More
  • Lettuce on a burger bun

    The Fast Food Lettuce Controversy That The Internet Will Never Forget

    There are plenty of horror stories regarding what goes into fast food, but the foot lettuce controversy is one that nobody will forget in a hurry.

    By Richard DiCicco 10 months ago Read More
  • Wendy's Frosty by nuggets

    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.

    By Brian Boone 10 months ago Read More
  • Yellow onions

    McDonald's Recall Sparks Other Fast Food Restaurants To Pull Onions. Here's Which Ones

    After the e. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders, Yum! Brands is removing onions from some Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and KFC restaurants.

    By Dennis Lee 10 months ago Read More
  • The Starbucks bakery items on display

    Starbucks' Fan-Favorite Croissant Is Finally Here To Stay

    After leaving the menu for almost a year, the baked apple croissant is back at Starbucks for fall. Even better, it's now a permanent menu item.

    By Dylan Murray 10 months ago Read More
  • the items from Taco Bell's Decades Menu

    Taco Bell Is Bringing Back Your (& Your Grandma's) Favorite Menu Items

    Taco Bell is re-releasing five discontinued fan-favorite menu items from its past with its limited-time Decades Menu, starting on October 31.

    By Cara J Suppa 10 months ago Read More
  • It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown

    How To Order The Great Pumpkin Latte From Starbucks This Fall

    Starbucks has plenty of seasonal menu items for fall, but you can try the Great Pumpkin latte for a festive twist by adding a simple nutty ingredient.

    By Stephen Bradley 10 months ago Read More
  • McDonalds filet-o-fish

    Give Your McDonald's Filet-O-Fish Sandwich A Pub-Style Upgrade

    There's an easy way to turn a Filet-O-Fish into something more grown up. You don't have to take our word for it; a former McD's chef recommends it!

    By James Andersen 10 months ago Read More
  • Chick-fil-A breakfast

    Does The Chick-Fil-A Free Breakfast Trick Really Work?

    There's a food hack that went viral claiming you can get free breakfast at Chick-fil-A, so we decided to try it out for ourselves to see if it works.

    By Angela L. Pagán 10 months ago Read More
  • jimmy johns sandwich wrap

    What You Get When You Order An 'Unwich' At Jimmy John's

    There's a menu item at Jimmy John's called the Unwich that sandwich fans are sure to love when they're craving a light meal. So what is it exactly?

    By Dennis Lee 10 months ago Read More
  • Plate of fish, Captain D's

    The First Captain D's Sold Much More Than Seafood

    Captain D's is a popular fast food seafood chain in the Southeast, but fish and shrimp were not the only offerings on the menu in its early days.

    By Joe Hoeffner 10 months ago Read More
  • close up of McDonald's cheeseburger

    How Does McDonald's Season Its Iconic Beef Patties?

    Some restaurants hold their trade secret recipes close to their chest, but McDonald's has shared its simple beef patty seasoning loud and proud.

    By Angela L. Pagán 10 months ago Read More
  • A fast food burger

    Fast Food Menu Items That Upset Customers

    Fast food restaurants have pretty much all had a bad reputation at one point or another, but these fast food menu items in particular upset customers.

    By Jacob Smith 10 months ago Read More
  • McDonald's bag handed at drive-thru

    How To Keep Fast Food Warm Until You Can Chow Down

    Nobody likes frigid fries or soggy chicken wings. To help you avoid those scenarios, here's how to keep fast food warm until you're ready to eat.

    By Holly Tishfield 10 months ago Read More
  • McDonald land characters

    Shady Things About The McDonaldland Characters

    The old-school McDonaldland characters make appearances every now and then, but since their inception there have been some shady things going on with them.

    By Dani Zoeller 10 months ago Read More
  • andrew zimmern at the Emmys

    The Fast Food Burger That Andrew Zimmern Puts Above The Rest

    Andrew Zimmern is almost as well known for his takes on fast food as for his love of international foods, but which fast food burger is his favorite?

    By Dennis Lee 10 months ago Read More
  • fish sandwich

    8 Types Of Fish Fast Food Chains Use In Their Sandwiches

    There are several types of go-to fish that fast food chains use in the fish sandwiches. We're highlighting several of them -- from pollock to catfish.

    By Chloe James 10 months ago Read More
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