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  • a sandwich and drink served in basket

    Why Some Fast Food Restaurants Serve Items In A Basket

    You might notice, especially if you sit down at a fast food place, that some quick-eat spots serve food in baskets with little paper liners. Why is that?

    By Nikita Ephanov 23 hours ago Read More
  • McDonalds items on a tray

    McDonald's Fans Still Crave This Discontinued '90s Tex-Mex Menu Item

    One long-gone McDonald's item from the 1990s that continues to stir up nostalgia among fans of the Golden Arches is a short-lived Tex-Mex option.

    By Max Dean 1 day ago Read More
  • Chili with ground beef, beans, and corn in a blue bowl on a wooden surface

    This Fast Food Restaurant Sells Chili By The Bucket

    If you're craving chili, and you need a whole bucket load stat, then you should try heading to this fast food joint. The location nearest you might have it.

    By Alba Caraceni 3 days ago Read More
  • Lineup of six different fast food milkshakes on a white counter

    Ranking 7 Fast Food Chocolate Milkshakes From Worst To Best

    When the craving for something chocolatey hits, a milkshake always satisfies. But which fast food joint serves the best one? We tasted seven to find out.

    By Emily M Alexander 4 days ago Read More
  • Golden curly fries are piled near a glass ramekin of ketchup

    5 Fast Food Restaurants That Have Curly Fries On The Menu

    Love yourself some curly fries and want the convenience of fast food? While not common by any means, you're still in luck. A few places serve them.

    By Cami Cox 6 days ago Read More
  • Close-up of a plate of biscuits drenched in gravy.

    The 7 Best Biscuits & Gravy You Can Find At Chain Restaurants

    While you won't find biscuits and gravy at every chain restaurant, there are quite a few you can find it at. These are the best ones out there at chains.

    By Nick Bythrow 10 days ago Read More
  • four sub sandwiches on a wooden board

    The Jersey Mike's Sub You Should Think Twice About Ordering

    Listen, we love a good Jersey Mike's sub as much as the next person, but there is one that our taste tester ranked last, and for a very good reason.

    By Simone Paget 16 days ago Read More
  • Sheetz convenience store

    7 Sheetz Menu Items You Should Order, And 7 You Should Probably Avoid

    Sheetz is a gas station, but the food there is also, well, gas. These are the Sheetz menu items you should order, and the ones you should probably skip.

    By Sophie Morelli 22 days ago Read More
  • Box of Chick-fil-A nuggets

    What To Know Before Ordering Chick-Fil-A's Chicken Nuggets

    Chick-fil-A's famous chicken nuggets actually have a storied history to them, as well as some general important information you should know about them.

    By Kevin Haggerty 23 days ago Read More
  • A pile of beaver plushies sits in a Buc-ee's

    The Wholesome Reason Buc-Ee's Mascot Is A Beaver

    Buc-ee's has a fanbase that keeps growing as the gas station-convenience store hybrid expands, but why is the chain's adorable mascot a beaver?

    By Cara J Suppa 28 days ago Read More
  • Whataburger burgers, fries, and drink

    Why Whataburger Is Seemingly Everywhere Now

    Precisely because of its strong regional identity, Whataburger's ever-growing expansion has perhaps come as a surprise to some of its loyal fans.

    By Nikita Ephanov 29 days ago Read More
  • Various Domino's foods including pizza

    We Wish This Domino's Fast Food Policy Still Existed

    While Domino's still offers a satisfaction guarantee to its customers, we wish this old policy still existed, even though it has been lost to time.

    By Cara J Suppa 29 days ago Read More
  • A Filet-O-Fish sits on its box

    What Gives McDonald's Filet-O-Fish That Square Shape?

    McDonald's is famous for its burgers (as well as fries and stellar Coca-Cola), but it pioneered the fast food fish sandwich, too! But why is it square?

    By Max Dean 1 month ago Read More
  • Pieces of Popeyes fried chicken

    Here's Why Popeyes Marinates Its Fried Chicken For 12 Hours

    Popeyes' solid marinating and battering techniques, mixed with precision frying, produce the same delicious fried chicken at every location, every time.

    By Jack Rose 1 month ago Read More
  • Fish dish served at a P.F. Changs restaurant

    The Fast Casual Asian Restaurant That Used To Be Owned By P.F. Chang's

    P.F. Chang's achieved rapid economic success, leading to the launch of a fast-casual Asian restaurant that was later spun off into a separate entity.

    By Nikita Ephanov 1 month ago Read More
  • Dave's Hot Chicken and toast with packet of sauce

    The Simple Dave's Hot Chicken Hack To Elevate Its Already Beloved Signature Sauce

    While Dave's Hot Chicken's signature sauce is already beloved by customers, there's a hack that boosts its flavor by just adding one ingredient.

    By Alba Caraceni 1 month ago Read More
  • Arby's sandwich and food containers

    Why This Arby's Bread Ingredient Is Banned In The EU But Not The US

    Arby's operates over 3,000 locations stateside, but there are no locations in Europe, likely because of an additive once present in some Arby's bread products.

    By Nikita Ephanov 1 month ago Read More
  • A burger, fries, and drink from McDonald's

    The Actual Way To Get Fresh McDonald's Food, According To A Former Chef

    There are some hacks floating around the internet for how to get your food fresh from McDonald's, but a former corporate chef took to TikTok with one major tip.

    By Cara J Suppa 1 month ago Read More
  • Bowl of mashed potatoes surrounded by potatoes and herbs

    The Burger Restaurant That Actually Makes Mashed Potatoes From Scratch

    When you want a savory side without cooking, this burger restaurant serves real mashed potatoes so you enjoy the classic food without compromising quality.

    By Food Republic Staff 1 month ago Read More
  • Burger King Whopper sits next to a Whopper Jr. as people eat fries

    Get A Fresh Burger King Patty With A Simple Ordering Tip

    If you want to get the freshest burger possible (as in right off the broiler — yes, broiler, not grill) at Burger King, then you need to ask for this.

    By Cheryl Kochenderfer 1 month ago Read More
  • Spiraled mac and cheese served in a black bowl

    Taco Bell Employees Swear By This Off-Menu Mac And Cheese

    Taco Bell employees can't stop talking about this off-menu mac and cheese, a hidden creation that blends comfort food with the chain's popular flavors.

    By Food Republic Staff 1 month ago Read More
  • A breakfast burger from Whataburger

    This Simple Whataburger Hack Adds Spice To Any Breakfast Sandwich

    Add a flavorful kick to your morning meal with this simple Whataburger hack that will allow you to turn any breakfast sandwich into a spicier, tastier treat.

    By Food Republic Staff 1 month ago Read More
  • Variety of Domino's Pizza food items and desserts

    This Domino's Menu Item Is Far From A Fan-Favorite, According To Reddit

    Domino's has many reasons to be loved, such as its convenient and affordable pies, but Reddit dislikes this particular menu item from the chain.

    By Simone Paget 1 month ago Read More
  • Filet-o-Fish resting on a McDonald's box

    Why Doesn't McDonald's Put A Whole Slice Of Cheese On The Filet-O-Fish?

    You might assume that McDonald's treats its Filet-O-Fish just like a burger and uses a whole slice of cheese, but you'd be mistaken: It uses half.

    By Food Republic Staff 2 months ago Read More
  • Assorted Subway drinks and sandwiches with meats, veggies, and mayo

    What Kind Of Mayo Does Subway Use?

    If you love yourself a sub from Subway and want to replicate one at home, using the closest ingredients you can get, you'll want to match the mayo.

    By Food Republic Staff 2 months ago Read More
  • A fast food worker hands a paper bag of food to someone in a car

    The Eye-Popping Fast Food Drive-Thru Price Gouge You Need To Watch Out For

    Say you're in a new area -- you just moved, are visiting a friend, or on a roadtrip -- you pull into a drive-thru and find the bill is double the norm.

    By Cami Cox 2 months ago Read More
  • Chick-fil-A sandwich with nuggets. Barbeque sauce, and drink.

    The 'Mexican Style' Chick-Fil-A Sandwich Hack Is A Saucy, Crunchy Explosion Of Flavor: How To Order It

    Chick-fil-A is one of the most popular fried chicken chains around, and if you want to give your sandwich a Mexican vibe, you can with one twist.

    By Lili Kim 2 months ago Read More
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