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  • A t-bone of wagyu beef.

    The 2 Fast Food Chains That Have Attempted To Make Wagyu Beef Burgers

    Wagyu is notorious for its luxury and high quality, so color us surprised when we learned that two fast food places made a version of wagyu burgers.

    By Max Dean 1 day ago Read More
  • A Double double from In-N-Out next to some fries.

    The Person Behind In-N-Out's Beloved Double-Double Burger

    In-N-Out has some iconic menu items, ones we can't imagine the chain without, like a Double-Double. But this wasn't originally on the menu, so who added it?

    By Cami Cox 2 days ago Read More
  • Burger and fries on wooden table

    The Favorite Fast Food Spots Of Celeb Chefs

    Even your favorite celebrity chefs have some fast food every once in a while. These are some of the favorite fast food spots of many celebrity chefs.

    By Nicole Alexander 3 days ago Read More
  • An Arby's sandwich with a drink and curly fries.

    Arby's Bought This 1980s Cinnamon Roll Chain In The '90s

    Arby's might be home of the roast beef sandwich, but way back in the 1990s, the fast food chain bought Cinnabon's best competitoion.

    By Food Republic Staff 4 days ago Read More
  • McDonald's apple pies resting on a McDonald's bag.

    McDonald's Original Fried Apple Pies Are Still Available In These 2 States

    What younger patrons may not know is that McDonald's iconic apple pies used to be fried, and it's still possible to get the fried version in America.

    By Alba Caraceni 5 days ago Read More
  • McDonald's fries and burgers.

    Why Does McDonald's Food Reportedly Not Rot When Sitting Out For Days?

    McDonald's food doesn't seem to rot, even after sitting out for a while. Understandably, this has led to a wide range of conspiracy theories emerging online.

    By Max Dean 6 days ago Read More
  • Two hot dogs sit next to a beverage and a baseball mitt with a ball in it.

    3 MLB Stadiums With The Most Expensive Hot Dogs And 4 With The Cheapest

    Part of the American baseball experience is grabbing some popcorn and a hot dog while enjoying a game, but which stadiums are the most (and least) affordable?

    By Cara J Suppa 7 days ago Read More
  • A fast food style spread on a red surface.

    5 Fast Food Scandals That Shocked The Industry

    Rarely does a fast food giant escape scandal. From McDonald's to Taco Bell, most industry leaders have faced significant controversy at one point or another.

    By Max Dean 7 days ago Read More
  • A close-up of a soft drink from In-N-Out with burgers and fries in the background.

    The Mystery Behind Why This Fast Food Chain Sells 7Up Over Sprite

    While In-N-Out first offered Pepsi-Cola products, the company switched to Coca-Cola in the early '90s — yet it still serves 7Up instead of Sprite. Why?

    By Audrey Freedman 8 days ago Read More
  • Arby's Roast beef sandwiches pictured in advertisement.

    Copycat Arby's Roast Beef Is Just One Seasoning Packet Away

    If you want to enjoy an Arby's roast beef sandwich from the comfort of your own home, you don't have to hit the drive-thru. You just need a seasoning packet.

    By Nikita Ephanov 9 days ago Read More
  • Four Shake Shack burgers.

    The Best Shake Shack Burger Is For Mushroom Lovers

    Food Republic decided to rank all of Shake Shack's burgers, and while our taste tester had no beef with any of the options, there was a clear favorite.

    By Jennifer Waldera 10 days ago Read More
  • A family eats fast food at a table.

    The Fast Food Chain That's Been Family-Owned Since 1921

    You might think that the oldest fast food restaurant is the most successful, McDonald's, but there's one brand, run by the same family, that's even older.

    By Cara J Suppa 11 days ago Read More
  • Tacos and fajita ingredients plated on black slabs.

    This Mexican Chain Is Known For Being Overpriced

    You don’t expect to pay full-service prices for fast food, but customers are slamming one Tex-Mex chain for rates that far outpace its quality.

    By Cami Cox 11 days ago Read More
  • A chicken club sandwich from Zaxby's sits on its wrapper

    Zaxby's Fans Say This Order Hack Brings Back The Original Club Sandwich

    The original Club Sandwich at Zaxby's was made with Texas toast, mayonnaise, and chicken strips rather than a patty like the new version of the sarnie.

    By Cara J Suppa 12 days ago Read More
  • a Taco Bell cash register.

    Fresco Style: The Taco Bell Request That Will Change The Way You Order Forever

    Anyone who wants to order something slightly lighter and infinitely fresher from Taco Bell should try its Fresco style. It will change your taco experience.

    By Nikita Ephanov 12 days ago Read More
  • prepared plate of fried chicken

    Why This Chicken Chain Quietly Changed Its Recipe

    Most fast food chains have proprietary recipes that they guard, adding to their allure with a layer of secrecy. Shocking, then, that a chain changed its recipe.

    By Nikita Ephanov 13 days ago Read More
  • A Filet-O-Fish from McDonald's

    The McDonald's Filet-O-Fish Price In 1991 Has Fans Wanting To Time-Travel

    We all know how inflation has affected prices, causing them to go up and up, but the price people paid in 1991 for a Filet-O-Fish is unmatched.

    By Max Dean 13 days ago Read More
  • Various Shake Shack burgers on a white table

    The Worst Shake Shack Burger Isn't For Topping Lovers

    Shake Shack’s menu is a playground of bold risks, from Korean-style glazes to inventive chicken options, yet one burger remains a rare misfire.

    By Nikita Ephanov 13 days ago Read More
  • Fish burgers served on a cutting board

    This Utah Fast Food Chain Uses Halibut For Its Fish Sandwiches

    Despite distribution hurdles and an expensive retail price, halibut remains the star of a fish sandwich offered at one particular Utah fast food chain.

    By Nikita Ephanov 14 days ago Read More
  • Johnny Cash sitting in a studio with a guitar

    The Forgotten Johnny Cash Fast Food Chain Jingle That Came Out In The 1990s

    While Johnny Cash's music has appeared in many advertisements, few remember that he once sang a signature jingle for an iconic fast food restaurant.

    By Cami Cox 15 days ago Read More
  • A Whopper sits next to Burger King fries on an open burger wrapper.

    The Price Of A Burger King Whopper Was Shockingly Low In 1957 Compared To Today

    Even if you account for the shocking amount of inflation we've undergone, the original price of a Whopper from Burger King was incredibly low.

    By Cami Cox 15 days ago Read More
  • An adult student wearing glasses and holding books bites into a hamburger.

    This Fast Food Chain Actually Has A Real Hamburger University

    One of the most exclusive higher learning campuses in the country isn't any of the Ivy League schools; it's a fast food university from an iconic chain.

    By Cara J Suppa 16 days ago Read More
  • Bride eating a hamburger

    This Fast Food Restaurant Actually Has Weddings – Just Not In The States

    Fast food may not be seen as high class by some, but even Oscar winners dine on it; even better, in these countries, you can have a wedding at McDonald's.

    By Jennifer Waldera 17 days ago Read More
  • A Sausage McMuffin with Egg from McDonald's

    McDonald's Egg McMuffins Once Came With These Sugary Condiments

    McDonald's has rolled back several condiment offerings, including its famous Szechuan sauce and two sugary preserves once paired with Egg McMuffins.

    By Nikita Ephanov 18 days ago Read More
  • Someone grabs a bag of food from a drive thru.

    This Fast Food Chain Won't Use Microwaves Or Freezers At Any Location

    This fast food chain doesn't keep microwaves or freezers in any of its stores, which means everything — from the produce to the beef — is always fresh.

    By Audrey Freedman 18 days ago Read More
  • A Five Guys meal featuring burgers and fries.

    The Right Way To Reheat Five Guys Fries, According To One Of The Owners

    If you want to know the best way to reheat something as notoriously finnicky as fries, it's best to get advice straight from the best expert: the owner.

    By Max Dean 19 days ago Read More
  • Woman eating McDonald's fries and a tray with burgers and a soda

    The McDonald's Cash-Only Rule You Need To Know About

    At some point during the day, you might find, unexpectedly, that your favorite McDonald's is no longer taking card payments, but only accepting cash instead.

    By Nikita Ephanov 19 days ago Read More
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