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  • Wrapped McDonald's Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit

    McDonald's Burgers And Sandwiches Have This Type Of Bacon

    While McDonald's famously uses Canadian bacon on the iconic Egg McMuffin, what kind of bacon goes on the rest of its burgers and sandwiches?

    By Alba Caraceni 3 hours ago Read More
  • A Culver's strawberry sundae sits on a restaurant counter

    Culver's Flavor Of The Day Is Different At Every Location. Here's Why

    If you're a fan of Culver's frozen custard treats, you've likely noticed that local restaurants offer a special Flavor of the Day that varies by location.

    By Cami Cox 14 hours ago Read More
  • A restaurant employee hands off a bag of takeout while ringing up the total for the customer.

    The Customer Takeout Order Behavior That Angers Servers

    If you order takeout on the regular (or even just occasionally), then make sure to avoid doing this one particular thing that annoys nearly every server.

    By Cara J Suppa 15 hours ago Read More
  • A top down view of a tray full of fries and several different types of burgers from Carl's Jr.

    The Brilliant Carl's Jr. Burger Concept Inflation Destroyed

    Once upon a time, when food was less expensive, Carl's Jr. launched a campaign that was clever, tasty, and oh-so satisfying. Unfortunately, it couldn't survive.

    By Andrea Carlo 22 hours ago Read More
  • A ButterBurger with cheese at Culver's

    Culver's Deluxe Vs Butterburger: The Difference Between The Menu Items

    ButterBurgers are the ultimate Culver's specialty — but what exactly is the difference between a standard ButterBurger and a Culver's Deluxe?

    By Carlos C Olaechea 2 days ago Read More
  • Classic cheeseburger photographed.

    This Underrated Fast Food Chain Was The First To Sell 1 Billion Burgers

    One billion burgers is a lot of burgers, and you may think that number was reached only recently. Here's the chain that managed it much further in the past.

    By Nikita Ephanov 3 days ago Read More
  • A Culver's sandwich sits next to a Culver's milkshake.

    Culver's Customers Say This Sandwich Is Slept On

    Looking to try something new? Fans say this overlooked item is one of the best things on the menu. Check out the reviews before your next drive-thru run.

    By Cami Cox 4 days ago Read More
  • A Big Mac from McDonald's.

    How Accurate Is The Big Mac Index?

    The Big Mac Index compares the price of McDonald's signature burger to estimate how currencies value against one another. But how accurate is it?

    By Andrea Carlo 5 days ago Read More
  • Culver's ButterBurger with cheese and onion rings

    Culver's Franchise Owners Have To Follow This Strict Rule

    Culver's locations are purchased and run by individual owner-operators under a franchise model. Even so, these owners must follow specific corporate rules.

    By Alba Caraceni 5 days ago Read More
  • A breakfast sandwich Egg McMuffin sits behind a cup of coffee.

    The '90s Taco Bell Breakfast Sandwich That Failed To Compete With The Egg McMuffin

    Back in the 1990s, Taco Bell released a very familiar-looking breakfast sandwich, hoping to compete with the Egg McMuffin, only to fail horribly.

    By Cara J Suppa 6 days ago Read More
  • Top view of various Cold Stone ice cream flavors.

    Cold Stone Vs Baskin-Robbins: Which Ice Cream Chain Is More Affordable?

    To determine which ice cream chain is more affordable overall, we compared prices on several parallel menu items from Baskin-Robbins and Cold Stone.

    By Carlos C Olaechea 6 days ago Read More
  • Culver's burger and fries.

    Who Actually Owns Culver's?

    Culver's started in 1984 in Wisconsin, and has a reputation for thoroughly Midwestern hospitality and comfort food. But who actually owns the chain?

    By Nikita Ephanov 6 days ago Read More
  • Friends eating burgers and fries together.

    In-N-Out Vs Five Guys: The Chain With The Cheaper Burger Combo

    If you're deciding which burger chain to eat at, and you can't pick between In-N-Out or Five Guys (and you're lucky to live by both), go for the cheapest.

    By Carlos C Olaechea 6 days ago Read More
  • Ice cream from Dairy Queen pictured.

    How To Order A Dairy Queen Sundae Like It's The '60s

    Dairy Queen has been around for decades and decades, bringing joy to countless generations. Now, relive the past with this throwback sundae.

    By Nikita Ephanov 6 days ago Read More
  • Culver's discontinued Prime Rib Dip sandwich with au jus.

    The Fast Food Chain That Used To Offer A Prime Rib Sandwich Meal

    Chains often introduce unique items only to discontinue them without explanation. That's what happened to one spot's prime rib sandwich meal in the 2010s.

    By Alba Caraceni 7 days ago Read More
  • Lineup of fast food chicken sandwiches pictured.

    The Fast Food Spicy Chicken Sandwich You Should Order Every Time

    If you're in the mood for a spicy fast food fried chicken sandwich, you have plenty of choices ahead of you. Instead of ordering a bad one, choose the best.

    By Nikita Ephanov 7 days ago Read More
  • Hands grab Papa John's pizza

    What Happens To Papa Johns' Leftover Food

    At a pizza chain the size of Papa John's, you're bound to end up with some wasted food. The question is, does it all just go into the dumpster?

    By Andrea Carlo 7 days ago Read More
  • Raising Cane's food spread.

    What Raising Cane's Does With Its Leftover Food

    What happens to the leftover food at Raising Cane's might come as a shock — especially to anyone who has never worked in foodservice before.

    By Carlos C Olaechea 8 days ago Read More
  • A wrapped up egg McMuffin with pancakes in the background.

    How Do McDonald's McMuffins Differ In The US And Mexico?

    Nothing satisfies quite the way a McDonald's breakfast does, but if you're visiting neighboring Mexico, what can you expect the McMuffin to be like?

    By Max Dean 8 days ago Read More
  • Various fast-food chicken sandwiches sit on a counter in front of restaurant food bags.

    The Fast Food Spicy Chicken Sandwich You Can Skip

    There are plenty of tasty (and powerful) fast food spicy chicken sandwiches, but in a sea of tasty options, be sure to avoid this lackluster choice.

    By Cami Cox 8 days ago Read More
  • A top view of a meal from Taco Bell

    The Big Brand Behind Taco Bell's Lettuce

    Fast food chains often keep their sourcing under wraps, but the big brand behind Taco Bell's lettuce was exposed due to a parasitic outbreak.

    By Andy Hume 9 days ago Read More
  • Closeup of a Sonic Drive-In sign under a blue sky

    The 9 Best Fast Food Chain Value Menus, According To Customers

    With the cost of everything on the rise, getting a quick meal at an affordable price is becoming more of a necessity. Some restaurants offer great discounts.

    By K.T. Phillips 9 days ago Read More
  • Pictured bag of Burger King.

    The 3 Items The Original Burger King Specialized In

    Before the Whopper made Burger King famous, the chain built its business around just three simple menu items that shaped its earliest identity.

    By Nikita Ephanov 9 days ago Read More
  • In-N-Out burger, drink, and fries.

    How In-N-Out Keeps Its Prices So Low

    Customers love that In-N-Out's prices are consistently lower than its competitors' prices — a direct result of specific corporate strategies.

    By Jennifer Waldera 10 days ago Read More
  • Bojangles chicken tenders

    Why Bojangles' Chicken Tenders Are Controversial

    In a move that some fans might describe as terrible decision making, Bojangles updated its recipe for its chicken tenders, but not everyone is upset.

    By Andrea Carlo 11 days ago Read More
  • McDonald's Egg McMuffin.

    Elevate Your McDonald's Egg McMuffin With These 5 Ordering Tips

    While the classic Egg McMuffin is already pretty excellent on its own, a few creative ordering tweaks can completely elevate its flavor profile.

    By Alba Caraceni 12 days ago Read More
  • Fish and chips from Long John Silver's.

    The Fried Fish Chain That's Still Around But Customers Really Loved In The '80s

    With nearly 1,400 locations at its peak in the 1980s, this fried fish chain now holds massive retro appeal for those raised during its golden age.

    By Max Dean 12 days ago Read More
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