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  • Chicken McNuggets from McDonald's.

    How Much McDonald's Chicken Nuggets Cost In The '80s

    Were McDonald's iconic Chicken McNuggets actually more expensive in the 1980s than they are today — and how else have they changed over the years?

    By Alba Caraceni 18 min ago Read More
  • Culver's meal served on a tray.

    The Type Of Cooking Oil Culver's Uses For Its Fried Food

    Culver's is among the most beloved fast food spots in the country. If you visit often, you may wonder what oil it uses for frying. Wonder no longer.

    By Nikita Ephanov 14 hours ago Read More
  • Chick-fil-A drinks and bags.

    How To Make A Sundae At Chick-Fil-A With 2 Menu Items

    The next time you're at a Chick-fil-A, you can get a solid, simple dessert sundae with just two menu items — but feel free to customize your treat.

    By Andy Hume 17 hours ago Read More
  • Taco Bell's sauces for sale.

    This Major Brand Is Behind Taco Bell's Fan-Favorite Bottled Hot Sauces

    Thanks to a long-standing partnership with an industry giant, Taco Bell's popular hot sauces are readily available right in the grocery aisle.

    By Alba Caraceni 18 hours ago Read More
  • A person holds a gourmet bacon cheeseburger on a spatula against a black background

    Customers Say These Are The 11 Most Overpriced Burger Chains In America

    There are a lot of burger chains in the U.S., but customers say that these are the most overpriced ones, including ones you might not expect to see.

    By K.T. Phillips 20 hours ago Read More
  • Assortment of food and sauce packets from Taco Bell

    The Best Ways To Spend $10 At Taco Bell

    Taco Bell is a great spot for affordable Mexican-style food, and with one of these combos, you can pick up a filling meal for less than $10!

    By Becki Ledford 22 hours ago Read More
  • A Sausage McMuffin with Egg sits in its wrapper.

    If You Like Your McDonald's Egg McMuffin With All The Meats, Order It Swedish-Style

    If you want to load up your morning McDonald's Egg McMuffin with all the meat imaginable, then you should take inspiration from Sweden's Mighty McMuffin.

    By Cara J Suppa 1 day ago Read More
  • Person eating McDonald's sweet and sour sauce.

    The Best Grocery Store Copycat For McDonald's Sweet 'N Sour Sauce

    Anyone who is a fan of McDonald's Sweet 'N Sour sauce is probably looking for an affordable dupe to buy from the store, and this one is the closest.

    By Nikita Ephanov 4 days ago Read More
  • Fast food items arranged on a background.

    The Best Fast Food Menu Items That Have Been Revived In 2026

    It seems that 2026 really is the year of nostalgia. Whether it's 2010s hair bump or the return of McDonald's fried apple pie, people are looking to the past.

    By Nikita Ephanov 4 days ago Read More
  • A McDonald's Sausage and Egg McMuffin.

    Without McDonald's Iconic Egg McMuffin, This Kitchen Tool Wouldn't Exist

    Have you ever wondered how McDonald's gets its eggs so perfectly round every single time? Well, we have, and the reason comes down to one simple tool.

    By Max Dean 5 days ago Read More
  • A person eating McDonald's.

    5 International McDonald's Menu Items We Wish We Had In The US

    Not all McDonald's are created equal if we're being honest. International locations have some amazing options we just don't get in the States.

    By Max Dean 5 days ago Read More
  • A Big Mac on a Big Mac box in front of a window

    Big Mac Vs Cheeseburgers: Are The McDonald's Burger Patties The Same?

    McDonald's keeps those drive-thru lines moving by offering many similar menu items. But do all of the fast food chain's burgers come with the same beef patty?

    By Jennifer Waldera 6 days ago Read More
  • Top view of several different 7-Eleven hot foods including wings, potato wedges, and hot dogs.

    The 7-Eleven ​​Ready-To-Eat Hot Food You Should Buy Every Time

    You might not have seen or tried this 7-Eleven hot food, but when it's there, it's worth sampling. Here's why we loved this gas station meal.

    By Nikita Ephanov 7 days ago Read More
  • A Happy Meal box and drink.

    Why Are McDonald's Happy Meals Served In A Box?

    Although the toy has always been a key part of the Happy Meal, there's actually a reason the iconic McDonald's offering traditionally comes in a box.

    By Max Dean 7 days ago Read More
  • Arby's curly fries, sandwich, and drink.

    Why Boomers Have Fonder Memories Of Arby's Than Younger Generations

    While younger generations are just discovering Arby's quality and value, boomers — especially those who remember its early days — have known it all along.

    By Cara J Suppa 7 days ago Read More
  • A Jersey Mike's bag with small wrapped sub, bag of chips, and a drink.

    Elevate Your Jersey Mike's Famous Philly With These 5 Ordering Tips

    Jersey Mike's is notorious for its delicious subs and its welcome to modifications. If you want to zhuzh up your Famous Philly, try one of these ordering tips.

    By Carlos C Olaechea 7 days ago Read More
  • A Filet-O-Fish sits in its packaging.

    The Failed McDonald's Menu Item That Celebrated 50 Years Of The Filet-O-Fish

    While the Filet-O-Fish was a major win for McDonald's, this similar menu items was a fail. It was removed from the menu only two months later.

    By Cara J Suppa 8 days ago Read More
  • A bag of KFC food.

    Elevate Your KFC Famous Bowl With These 5 Ordering Tips

    The KFC Famous Bowl is good on its own, but if you want to jazz it up and take it to extraordinary, you need to try one of these five ordering tips.

    By Carlos C Olaechea 8 days ago Read More
  • A variety of fast food fries sit on a counter.

    The Worst Fast Food French Fries Don't Check Many Boxes

    Fast food french fries should be crispy, with soft, pillowy innards, so it's incredibly disappointing when this fast food icon falls so short.

    By Cara J Suppa 8 days ago Read More
  • Avocados on a table

    How Many Pounds Of Avocado Chipotle Goes Through In A Year

    When a chain restaurant is known for its guacamole, it makes sense for its kitchens to use a staggering amount of produce. But what are the real numbers?

    By Max Dean 8 days ago Read More
  • Counter at a Chick-fil-A

    The Not-So-Secret Ice Cream Sandwich You Can Order At Chick-Fil-A

    Chick-fil-A doesn't offer too many desserts on its menu, but you can make a killer ice cream sandwich easily with this simple ordering strategy.

    By Alba Caraceni 8 days ago Read More
  • Pile of wasted fast food in garbage

    What These 11 Fast Food Restaurants Do With Leftover Food

    From donating surplus meals to reusing burger patties, here's how major fast food chains manage leftover meat, potatoes, and other ingredients every day.

    By Michael Serrur 8 days ago Read More
  • A Whataburger burger.

    The Fast Food Restaurant That Uses Locally Sourced Ingredients

    "Locally sourced" has become a go-to phrase for the food service industry, but not many fast food chains can claim it as their own. That is, except one.

    By Andrea Carlo 9 days ago Read More
  • A diner enjoys a cheeseburger.

    Culver's Vs Five Guys: Which Burger Chain Has Better Value?

    Culver's and Five Guys both use fresh, never frozen food and serve up tasty burgers with their own fan clubs, but which chain has the better value?

    By Andrea Carlo 9 days ago Read More
  • Close up view of freshly baked pizza under a warming lamp inside a pizzeria restaurant.

    9 Gas Station Pizzas That Customers Actually Like

    Gas station food might not have the best reputation overall, but these gas station pizzas are changing that. Customers actually like these pizzas.

    By Nick Bythrow 10 days ago Read More
  • A variety of fast food french fries in their branded packaging

    The Absolute Best Fast Food French Fries Are Perfectly Crispy And Salty

    In our quest to find the most delicious french fries in the fast food game, here's the well-loved burger chain that we awarded the top spot.

    By Jennifer Waldera 10 days ago Read More
  • A Subway footlong sandwich with assorted deli meats and vegetables

    What Subway Does With Unsold Food

    Not every restaurant and fast food chain handles its leftovers the same way. Here's what it looks like Subway is doing with unsold ingredients.

    By Andrea Carlo 11 days ago Read More
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