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5 Fast Food Menu Items That Rival Sit-Down Chains In 2026

staff@thetakeout.com (Dylan Murray) — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0000

Fast food chains are known as quick and affordable places to grab a bite, not necessarily for taste or quality, but some menu items check all the boxes.

The '50s-Inspired Chick-Fil-A Spin-Off Chain You'll Only Find In The South

staff@thetakeout.com (Dennis Lee) — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Only folks in the South can get a taste of this '50s-style Chick-fil-A spin-off chain. Here's how it differs from the original and what else you need to know.

15 Food Court Treats Everyone Was Eating At The Mall In The '90s

staff@thetakeout.com (Michael Palan) — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 15:40:00 +0000

Going to the mall was a social event in the '90s, with everyone from teenagers to families enjoying treats from the ubiquitous food court, including these.

11 Chain Restaurants With Unforgettable Lobster Rolls

staff@thetakeout.com (Andy Beth Miller) — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:40:00 +0000

You can get a great lobster roll beyond the borders of New England. These chain restaurants are serving up delicious versions to hungry diners.

Jimmy John's Has An Older Sister Chain That Might Surprise You

staff@thetakeout.com (Dennis Lee) — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000

While you might think of Jimmy John's as being a standalone sandwich chain, it actually has a surprising coporate connection to another famous sub shop.

The Restaurant With The Biggest Cult Following In Every State

staff@thetakeout.com (Julie Blume Benedict) — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:40:00 +0000

We travel the country to find each state's restaurant with the most faithful followers. Buckle up, and find out which ones are considered cult status.

3 Magic Words At Jimmy John's Will Finally Fix Your Sandwich's Bread To Meat Ratio

staff@thetakeout.com (Dennis Lee) — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 03:00:00 +0000

There's an easy (and free) way to improve your Jimmy John's sub sandwich. With this modification, you'll get the most balanced bite every time.

The Absolute Best Bagel Shop In Every US State

staff@thetakeout.com (Andy Beth Miller) — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:40:00 +0000

Move over, NYC; 49 other states are serving up bagels that deserve our attention, nailing that crispy-to-chewy ratio and topped with plenty of yummy schmears.

8 Buc-Ee's Subs And Sandwiches Customers Say Are Worth The Money

staff@thetakeout.com (Kylie Werner) — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 23:40:00 +0000

Before you pick up a random bites at Buc-ee's, you may want to prioritize the subs and sandwiches beloved by the travel center's biggest fans.

The Arby's You Grew Up Going To Looks Way Different Today

staff@thetakeout.com (Joe Hoeffner) — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Arby's restaurants look more or less the same across the country, but when you compare them to the first Arby's restaurants you'll see the difference at once.

Panera Bread's Fancier Sister Chain Is Roughly The Same Price And Not Enough People Talk About It

staff@thetakeout.com (Dylan Murray) — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Panera Bread may be the more famous of the two, but the sandwich and soup chain does have a similar sister restaurant chain which is roughly the same price.

Review: Panera's 2026 Fall Menu Is A Mix Of Cozy, Comforting, And Questionable

staff@thetakeout.com (Rachel Sobel) — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:09:16 +0000

The sheer breadth of Panera's fall food options is impressive. To get ready for sweater weather, I tried the chain's autumn menu items to give you the lowdown.

Add Cheese To This Culver's Order And You'll Forget Arby's Ever Existed

staff@thetakeout.com (Jessica Riggio) — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Want to make your Culver's Beef Pot Roast sandwich taste as good (if not better) as Arby's Beef 'n Cheddar? Simple - just add this one classic component.

The Hands-Down Cheapest Meal At 7 Popular Fast Food Chains In 2026

staff@thetakeout.com (Cassie Womack) — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Getting a good deal at a fast food restaurant can feel like a far-gone dream these days, but here are the cheapest meals at seven fast food chains in 2026.

5 Fast Food Chain Sourdough Items You Should Try

staff@thetakeout.com (Haley McNamara) — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Sourdough bread enjoys an air of artisanal sophistication but these fast food chains have been putting the tasty bit of bread to good use with these items.

Arby's Is Bringing This Divisive Bite-Sized Meat Back To The Menu: 'They Are Awful. Awful.'

staff@thetakeout.com (Dennis Lee) — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:32:14 +0000

Arby's has announced it's bringing back a limited-time menu item which customers are divided over. It's getting criticism online, but some people must like it.

'They Were Better Than Arby's' - This Beloved Roast Beef Chain Peaked In The '80s. Now It's Down To 6 Locations

staff@thetakeout.com (Kristine Belonio) — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Arby's has basically claimed the throne for the fast food roast beef sandwich, but this competitor was popular back in the 1980s before it dwindled away.

8 New Menu Items That The Internet Tore Apart Worse Than The Big Arch

staff@thetakeout.com (Jessica Riggio) — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 03:00:00 +0000

Fast food chains have been getting creative trying to draw customers back in, but these eight new menu items are having the exact opposite effect.

5 Value Menu Items That Punch Well Above Their Weight In 2026

staff@thetakeout.com (Lottë Reford) — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:00:00 +0000

The value menu has seen better days, but restaurant chains are trying to find ways to make their food affordable for people. These five value items prove it.

The Fast Food Chain That's Actually Good, Despite All The Hate

staff@thetakeout.com (Rolland Judd) — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 03:00:00 +0000

This fast food chain receives a whole lot of negativity, but is it actually warranted? This writer doesn't think so, and neither do a lot of sandwich lovers.