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  • Pictured Chick-Fil-A meal inside store.

    The Spicy Chick-Fil-A Menu Item That's Not At Every Location

    Craving spice? The Spicy Chick-fil-A Cool Wrap is a hidden menu gem. We investigate why fans crave it and why it's totally worth the search.

    By Nikita Ephanov 16 hours ago Read More
  • Person being handed food from a drive thru

    The Cheapest Fast Food Chain Breakfast Sandwich Is Hardly A Meal

    While you'll generally find the cheapest breakfast sandwiches at one particular fast food chain, the portion you receive for that low price is hardly a meal.

    By Alba Caraceni 21 hours ago Read More
  • A Filet-O-Fish on top of a McDonald's box.

    The Pricey McDonald's Filet-O-Fish Addition That's More Work Than It's Worth

    If you ask us, pairing the humble Filet-O-Fish from McDonald's with this pricey addition is a trend that results in little more than an expensive mistake.

    By Max Dean 1 day ago Read More
  • A Chipotle takeaway bag and a bowl.

    Here's What Happens To Chipotle's Leftover Food

    Chipotle is one of the best fast casual chains around, but with that popularity must come at least some food waste. What does Chipotle do with its leftovers?

    By Max Dean 2 days ago Read More
  • A Filet-O-Fish in a box.

    This McDonald's Filet-O-Fish Addition Gives Your Sandwich A Tasty Crunch

    McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is pretty iconic on its own, but if you want to add a little crunch to each bite, just order it with this easy addition.

    By Max Dean 2 days ago Read More
  • Pack of Wendy's ground beef at the grocery store

    Where Wendy's Sources Its Iconic Beef

    As a major fast food chain, Wendy's doesn't get all its beef from the same farm. However, you can be sure all of its burgers meet these quality benchmarks.

    By Nikita Ephanov 2 days ago Read More
  • A McMuffin sits on a wrapper

    What's The Brand Behind McDonald's Soft And Fluffy English Muffins?

    A McMuffin starts with the ingredients that are used to create it. If you've ever wondered what brand makes the bread for a McMuffin, wonder no further.

    By Cara J Suppa 3 days ago Read More
  • Steak on a grill with flames.

    This Fast Food Restaurant's Steak Sandwiches Failed In The '90s

    Steak and fast food don't often go hand in hand, but back in the 1990s, one chain decided to go all out and make steak sandwich it hoped would do well.

    By Jennifer Waldera 3 days ago Read More
  • A McDonald's employee serves portions out fries in the kitchen

    Here's How Often McDonald's Changes Its Frying Oil, According To Employees

    Even the best french fries taste badly when they're fried in old oil. Here's how often McDonald's refreshes its fryers and how old oil is recycled.

    By Cara J Suppa 4 days ago Read More
  • Closeup of an unwrapped Whopper sitting next to a cup of Burger King coffee

    Elevate Your Burger King Whopper With These 5 Ordering Tips

    The Burger King Whopper is already fast food royalty, but it turns out there are myriad ways to customize it. Here are five of our faves.

    By Cami Cox 5 days ago Read More
  • The interior of a convenience store

    These Convenience Store Burgers Are A Microwaved Disaster But That's Not The Only Reason To Avoid Them

    Sure, convenience stores are, well, convenient (especially when you want something to eat, and you want it fast). However, avoid this microwaved burger.

    By Max Dean 7 days ago Read More
  • Steak topped with cheesy animal-style fries on plate with a roasted head of garlic from High Steaks Vegas

    The Las Vegas Steakhouse Where You Can Get Steak Topped With Animal-Style Fries

    Foie gras is fine and all, but at this Sin City steakhouse high in the clouds, you can order your beef with an iconic fast food-inspired topping.

    By Alba Caraceni 8 days ago Read More
  • A McDonald's employee holds a tray of food

    McDonald's Workers Can't Stand This Customer Ordering Request

    McDonald's employees get all kinds of custom order requests, but there's one they can't stand. Don't be the customer that makes this special request.

    By Cara J Suppa 8 days ago Read More
  • A McDonald's burger sits in its packaging

    McDonald's Customers Hate The 'Small Order Fee.' Here's How To Remove It

    Like most restaurants, McDonald's charges fees on delivery orders. But if your order is under a certain threshold, you'll also see a small order fee tacked on.

    By Cara J Suppa 9 days ago Read More
  • mac and cheese in small cast iron skillet

    7 Fast Food Chains That Serve The Best Mac And Cheese, According To Reviews

    Mac and cheese probably isn't the first thing that comes to mind when you think of fast food, but at these chains, customers agree that it's a must-order.

    By Benjamin Canner 9 days ago Read More
  • An In-N-Out employee stands at the order window of a drive-thru, building eat-in-the-car boxes.

    Why In-N-Out Always Asks Customers This Seemingly Head-Scratching Question

    Anyone who has braved the sometimes perilous In-N-Out drive-thru has been asked one question unique in all fast food experiences, and it can be confusing.

    By Cara J Suppa 10 days ago Read More
  • A Chick-fil-A employee holds out a chicken sandwich.

    The US State With The Most Chick-Fil-A Locations Isn't Georgia Or California

    You might think that the state that has the largest population or where the chain is headquartered might have the most Chick-fil-As, but no.

    By Cara J Suppa 10 days ago Read More
  • 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 11 days 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 12 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 13 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 14 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 16 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 16 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 17 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 17 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 18 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 19 days ago Read More
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