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  • A McDonald's breakfast platter sits on a table.

    The Beloved Breakfast Food McDonald's Doesn't Season With Salt

    You might think that practically everything that McDonald's makes comes with a fresh seasoning of salt after it's cooked, but this isn't the case.

    By Cara J Suppa 1 hour ago Read More
  • A Chick-fil-A brownie and beverage.

    Are Chick-Fil-A Brownies Made Fresh?

    While Chick-fil-A's desserts — especially the Chocolate Fudge Brownie — are a hit with customers, are they actually baked fresh by employees in the kitchen?

    By Cara J Suppa 12 hours ago Read More
  • Plate of fish and chips with a sandwich in the background

    The Best Fast Food Seafood Menu Items Beyond A Fish Sandwich

    Though a fried fish sandwich is a go-to seafood item at many fast food restaurants, these choices are delicious, too, and worth your time and money.

    By Kevin Haggerty 1 day ago Read More
  • Two McDonald's breakfast sandwiches with hash browns and a coffee.

    How Much McDonald's Breakfast Food You Could Buy With $5 In The 1980s

    Were McDonald's 1980s breakfast prices a better bargain than today's? How much could $5 get you in the morning at the Golden Arches back then?

    By Alba Caraceni 1 day ago Read More
  • Hands hold a burger from Swensons.

    This Retro Fast Food Chain Has Been Flipping Burgers In Ohio Since The '30s

    Anyone who has traveled through Ohio has likely spotted a certain regional burger chain — one that has been flipping patties since the 1930s.

    By Cara J Suppa 2 days ago Read More
  • A Chick-fil-A sandwich, nuggets, and drink.

    Does Chick-Fil-A Have Locations In The UK?

    Chick-fil-A operates more than 3,000 locations across three continents, but does the massively successful chicken chain have locations in the United Kingdom?

    By Max Dean 2 days ago Read More
  • A double cheeseburger being wrapped at Five Guys.

    The Pricey Burger Chain That Doesn't Use Seasoning On Its Patties

    This pricey burger chain actually doesn't season its patties at all, believing that the beef is flavorful enough without any salt and pepper.

    By Carlos C Olaechea 3 days ago Read More
  • A Chick-fil-A employee hands a customer a milkshake.

    Why Chick-Fil-A's Milkshakes Taste So Good, According To Reddit

    Customers can't get enough of Chick-fil-A's creamy milkshakes, and according to Reddit, there's a reason the frozen treats taste so darn good.

    By Cara J Suppa 3 days ago Read More
  • McDonald's chicken nuggets with fries.

    Why McDonald's Will Probably Never Have Hand-Breaded Chicken

    Sure, chicken nuggets are delicious, but is there a reason a major fast-food chain like McDonald's doesn't offer hand-breaded chicken as well?

    By Cara J Suppa 3 days ago Read More
  • A 7-Eleven worker pulls a hot dog from a roller grill

    7-Eleven's Meal Deal Gets You All Of This For Just $3

    7-Eleven is known for its inexpensive eats, but did you know you can get an entire meal (which is customizable), all for only a measly $3 with its app?

    By Cami Cox 4 days ago Read More
  • An assortment of fast foods, including burgers, fries, potato wedges, chicken nuggets, and chicken tenders.

    7 Fast Food Chains That Still Have Value Menus

    With prices rising and dining out becoming ever more expensive, value menus have all but disappeared. Here are seven that have stuck around, despite it all.

    By Carlos C Olaechea 4 days ago Read More
  • An image of Colonel Harland Sanders.

    Why Colonel Sanders Disliked KFC's Mashed Potatoes Gravy

    The person behind KFC's success was Colonel Sanders, but fans might not know that his vision for the chain's gravy was lost somewhere down the line.

    By Max Dean 4 days ago Read More
  • A Chick-fil-A meal.

    The 2017 Chick-Fil-A Lawsuit That Featured A (Rumored) Bun Straight Out Of A Nightmare

    Despite Chick-fil-A's stellar reputation, a customer allegedly discovered a nightmare-inducing, off-menu addition in their sandwich, leading to a lawsuit.

    By Max Dean 5 days ago Read More
  • A bucket of KFC fried chicken next to a side of fries and two boxes of chicken.

    The Cost Of A Bucket Of Chicken At KFC In The '60s Vs 2026

    You might see the price of a bucket of chicken at KFC from the 1960s and think to yourself, gee, I wish it was still priced the same, but what about inflation?

    By Carlos C Olaechea 6 days ago Read More
  • A Filet-O-Fish in its box inside of a car.

    How A US And UK McDonald's Filet-O-Fish Are Different

    Sure, at first glance, McDonald's Filet-O-Fish look pretty much the same in the United Kingdom as they do in the United States, but they are different.

    By Max Dean 7 days ago Read More
  • Served bowl of tater tots.

    These Fast Food Tater Tots Are Available At Grocery Stores

    If you love yourself fast food tater tots, especially from this popular drive-in brand, then you're in for good news: They're coming to stores.

    By Nikita Ephanov 8 days ago Read More
  • Culver's pot roast sandwich with broccoli and mashed potatoes

    The Fast Food Chain That Has Pot Roast On Its Menu

    Fast food chains rarely go off-script to offer customers something truly unique, but one particular franchise actually has pot roast on the menu.

    By Cara J Suppa 8 days ago Read More
  • An In-N-Out Double-Double burger with fries.

    In-N-Out Food Trucks Will Cater Your Parties In These 4 States

    Fans will go out of their way for In-N-Out's food, but residents of these states can actually cater their own parties and events with a Cookout Truck.

    By Alba Caraceni 9 days ago Read More
  • A McDonald's burger sits on top of a red and yellow box.

    Why Fast Food Logos Often Have These 2 Colors

    If you're a fast food aficionado, you're probably familiar with the two colors that dominate the fast food logo chain sphere, but there's science to the choice.

    By Cara J Suppa 10 days ago Read More
  • A wrapped Subway sandwich on paper.

    The Sneaky Reason Subway Started Toasting Its Sandwiches

    There's actually a pretty sneaky reason behind why Subway initially started stocking its stores with specialty ovens that could toast bread quickly.

    By Jack Rose 11 days ago Read More
  • A diner holds up two different McDonald's burgers

    Elevate Your McDonald's Burger With These 5 Ordering Tips

    Whether you prefer a basic, no-frills sandwich or a hearty Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese, a few ordering tips can elevate your McDonald's burger.

    By Cami Cox 11 days ago Read More
  • A Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich with sauce, nuggets, and a drink.

    Chick-Fil-A Customers Have Noticed A Frustrating Issue With The Chain's Sandwiches

    Many folks love Chick-fil-A's chicken sandwich, with the chain's commercial success upholding that sentiment — but with such popularity comes extra scrutiny.

    By Nikita Ephanov 14 days ago Read More
  • Burger King and McDonald's food packaging.

    How This McDonald's Burger Tried And Failed To Compete With Burger King's Whopper In The '90s

    Yes, it's true: McDonald's once launched a burger calculated to compete directly with Burger King's iconic Whopper, but the gambit ultimately failed.

    By Cami Cox 15 days ago Read More
  • Closed sign in restaurant window

    8 Beloved Restaurant Chains That Are Closing Locations In 2026

    Popular fast food and fast casual restaurant chains aren't immune to economic difficulties. These well-known names are closing locations this year.

    By K.T. Phillips 16 days ago Read More
  • A diner giving an order to a server at a restaurant.

    The California City That Has Banned Restaurant Chains Since The 1970s

    Sure, California may have pioneered some fast food giants (In-N-Out, McDonald's, and Taco Bell all come to mind), but this one town refuses all chains.

    By Andrea Carlo 16 days ago Read More
  • A typical McDonald's meal.

    31 Years Ago, McDonald's Added An Iconic Dessert To The Menu

    Unlike other classics, such as the cheeseburger or french fries, this iconic dessert is actually a relatively recent addition to the McDonald's lineup.

    By Max Dean 17 days ago Read More
  • Long John Silver's fish sits in a tray on a table

    Long John Silver's Customers Wish This Item Would Return To The Menu

    Long John Silver's has more than fish. With an array of mains (like chicken) and a plethora of sides, you've got options, but customers this particular item.

    By Cara J Suppa 17 days ago Read More
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