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  • McDonald's drink cup and red happy meal box

    The 6 Best And 6 Worst Fast-Food Kids Meals For Hungry Adults

    More adults are gravitating towards the kids' menu at fast food chains. Some meals are a budget win, but others are a hard pass ... and not because of the toy.

    By Anais Aguilera 1 month ago Read More
  • Customers wait in line at a KFC with the logo on the wall

    Prepare Yourself For 7 Big Changes Coming To KFC In 2026

    KFC comes out swinging in 2026 with new menu items, expansion, and merch designed to keep customers happy and nostalgic for their favorite fast food items.

    By Jessica Riggio 1 month ago Read More
  • Barista making coffee

    The Simple Coffee Order Baristas Keep Getting Wrong

    This coffee drink is fairly simple when it comes to ingredients, but it does require some finesse. Here's why baristas sometimes get this beverage wrong.

    By Jessica Riggio 1 month ago Read More
  • Raising Cane's chicken finger combo in basket.

    The Specific Cut Of Meat Raising Cane's Uses For Its Famous Chicken Fingers

    Raising Cane's chicken fingers are absolute dynamite. When it comes to what's inside, this is the specific cut of meat the fast food chicken chain uses.

    By Dennis Lee 1 month ago Read More
  • robot chef in a restaurant kitchen

    5 Fast Food Chains That Have Already Started Using AI

    With AI making a big splash in the world, these fast food chains are eagerly incorporating it into their businesses, though some are more useful than others.

    By Maria Scinto 1 month ago Read More
  • strawberry ice cream, vanilla ice cream with caramel and nuts, and chocolate ice cream in paper cups on on a counter

    14 Ice Cream Parlors With The Most Unusual Flavors In The US

    These parlors are serving up wild pairings, fresh takes, and globally inspired scoops. Think ice cream with candied bugs, Carolina reapers, or cream cheese.

    By Anais Aguilera 1 month ago Read More
  • Line cook placing burger patty with cheese on bun with lettuce and tomato

    I'm A Former Line Cook. Here's What Your Burger Order Says About You

    Do you ask for your burger as it comes, or request modifications? Your order reveals what type of person you are, according to this former line cook.

    By Sarah Sierra-Mohamed 1 month ago Read More
  • Beyoncé smiling at the premiere of a movie

    The Fast Food Chicken Beyoncé Gets For Free (For Life)

    Beyoncé isn't exactly the face of fast food, but that hasn't stopped the international celebrity from receiving free food for life from this popular chain.

    By Dylan Murray 1 month ago Read More
  • 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months ago Read More
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