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  • A Filet-O-Fish sits in its packaging.

    The Failed McDonald's Menu Item That Celebrated 50 Years Of The Filet-O-Fish

    While the Filet-O-Fish was a major win for McDonald's, this similar menu items was a fail. It was removed from the menu only two months later.

    By Cara J Suppa 13 hours ago Read More
  • A bag of KFC food.

    Elevate Your KFC Famous Bowl With These 5 Ordering Tips

    The KFC Famous Bowl is good on its own, but if you want to jazz it up and take it to extraordinary, you need to try one of these five ordering tips.

    By Carlos C Olaechea 14 hours ago Read More
  • A variety of fast food fries sit on a counter.

    The Worst Fast Food French Fries Don't Check Many Boxes

    Fast food french fries should be crispy, with soft, pillowy innards, so it's incredibly disappointing when this fast food icon falls so short.

    By Cara J Suppa 15 hours ago Read More
  • Avocados on a table

    How Many Pounds Of Avocado Chipotle Goes Through In A Year

    When a chain restaurant is known for its guacamole, it makes sense for its kitchens to use a staggering amount of produce. But what are the real numbers?

    By Max Dean 19 hours ago Read More
  • Counter at a Chick-fil-A

    The Not-So-Secret Ice Cream Sandwich You Can Order At Chick-Fil-A

    Chick-fil-A doesn't offer too many desserts on its menu, but you can make a killer ice cream sandwich easily with this simple ordering strategy.

    By Alba Caraceni 21 hours ago Read More
  • Pile of wasted fast food in garbage

    What These 11 Fast Food Restaurants Do With Leftover Food

    From donating surplus meals to reusing burger patties, here's how major fast food chains manage leftover meat, potatoes, and other ingredients every day.

    By Michael Serrur 22 hours ago Read More
  • A Whataburger burger.

    The Fast Food Restaurant That Uses Locally Sourced Ingredients

    "Locally sourced" has become a go-to phrase for the food service industry, but not many fast food chains can claim it as their own. That is, except one.

    By Andrea Carlo 2 days ago Read More
  • A diner enjoys a cheeseburger.

    Culver's Vs Five Guys: Which Burger Chain Has Better Value?

    Culver's and Five Guys both use fresh, never frozen food and serve up tasty burgers with their own fan clubs, but which chain has the better value?

    By Andrea Carlo 2 days ago Read More
  • Close up view of freshly baked pizza under a warming lamp inside a pizzeria restaurant.

    9 Gas Station Pizzas That Customers Actually Like

    Gas station food might not have the best reputation overall, but these gas station pizzas are changing that. Customers actually like these pizzas.

    By Nick Bythrow 3 days ago Read More
  • A variety of fast food french fries in their branded packaging

    The Absolute Best Fast Food French Fries Are Perfectly Crispy And Salty

    In our quest to find the most delicious french fries in the fast food game, here's the well-loved burger chain that we awarded the top spot.

    By Jennifer Waldera 3 days ago Read More
  • A Subway footlong sandwich with assorted deli meats and vegetables

    What Subway Does With Unsold Food

    Not every restaurant and fast food chain handles its leftovers the same way. Here's what it looks like Subway is doing with unsold ingredients.

    By Andrea Carlo 4 days ago Read More
  • McDonald's sauces sit in a row.

    Asking For Extra Sauce At McDonald's? Here's How Much It Could Cost You

    Ketchup is free at Mickey D's, but if you prefer dipping your french fries in one of the restaurant's specialty sauces, you might have to pay extra for it.

    By Cara J Suppa 4 days ago Read More
  • Four boxes of open fried chicken lined up in a: Chik-fil-A, Popeyes, KFC, and Bojangles.

    This Underrated Fast Food Fried Chicken Chain Outperforms All The Major Chains

    Looking for better fast-food fried chicken? Beyond the big-name drive-thrus, this chicken chain delivers superior taste and quality.

    By Andy Hume 6 days ago Read More
  • McDonald's chicken sandwich with fries in the background

    Does McDonald's Have High Quality Chicken?

    When it comes to poultry, fast food options abound. That said, some chains serve higher quality meat than others.

    By Andrea Carlo 6 days ago Read More
  • Taco Bell Cantina counter pictured.

    The Only Taco Bells With Margaritas On The Menu

    Your average Taco Bell limits its beverages to sodas like Mountain Dew Baja Blast (which is a delight), but there are some where you can buy a margarita.

    By Nikita Ephanov 6 days ago Read More
  • Various hot foods from 7-Eleven are spread out on a table

    The 7-Eleven Ready-To-Eat Hot Food You Should Skip

    Grabbing a bite to eat from 7-Eleven is not only as convenient as convenient can be, but it's often tasty. That is, unless you grab this ready-to-eat hot food.

    By Cami Cox 7 days ago Read More
  • Hand from a car is receiving a drive-thru order from an employee

    9 Best Viral Fast Food Chain Orders Ever

    Some restaurant dishes and hacks are just more popular than others. So much so that they gain traction all across social media, creating an undeniable buzz.

    By K.T. Phillips 7 days ago Read More
  • A Culver's food bag outside.

    The Culver's Burger With The Most Protein

    When craving a high-protein meal at a fast food restaurant, it's hard to beat a burger — and one tasty Culver's option packs a whopping 67 grams.

    By Alba Caraceni 7 days ago Read More
  • A Jersey Mike's combo meal.

    Does Jersey Mike's Have Soups On Its Menu?

    While Jersey Mike's is best known for its sandwiches — offering chips, cookies, and brownies to complete your meal — does the chain carry any soups?

    By Cami Cox 8 days ago Read More
  • A McDonald's egg McMuffin

    US Vs Norway: How Does The McDonald's McMuffin Differ?

    You might think that McDonald's Egg McMuffin is the same no matter where you go in the world, but there's a vastly different version available in Norway.

    By Andrea Carlo 8 days ago Read More
  • Sub in a Jersey Mike's bag.

    Why Jersey Mike's Doesn't Have Meatball Subs On Its Menu

    Some people have talked about missing Jersey Mike's now-discontinued meatball sub, which featured all-beef meatballs in tomato sauce and lots of cheese.

    By Alba Caraceni 8 days ago Read More
  • A bowl of broccoli.

    McDonald's Created An Unusual Flavored Broccoli In 2014 That Never Made It To Menus

    McDonald's once developed an unusual broccoli flavor, and, in all honesty, we can't say we're surprised it never made it off the drawing board.

    By Max Dean 8 days ago Read More
  • A Culver's burger in a cardboard serving container sits next to a Culver's milkshake on a restaurant table

    The Culver's Burger With The Most Fiber Doesn't Actually Contain Meat

    Most Americans aren't getting enough fiber, and one way to easily amp up is looking for foods with the most when dining out, like this Culver's burger.

    By Cami Cox 11 days ago Read More
  • Someone receives drive-thru food

    The 9 Best New Fast Food Menu Items Of August 2026

    To help you navigate the drive-thru this month, here are the best new fast food releases for August 2026, including a few limited-time items.

    By Jack Rose 12 days ago Read More
  • Buffalo wings served with celery sticks

    Which Chain Has The Most Affordable Wings?

    We compared local prices for the smallest available order across 13 national chains to find out who actually offers the most affordable wings.

    By Carlos C Olaechea 12 days ago Read More
  • A hand holds out a Jersey Mike's sub

    How Jersey Mike's Gets Its Shredded Lettuce So Thin

    Jersey Mike's slices its lettuce thin, creating a satisfyingly crunchy, but not overwhelming, bite. But how do the sandwich artists achieve such perfection?

    By Cara J Suppa 12 days ago Read More
  • Side by side orders of McDonald's foods

    The 11 Best Grocery Store Copycats For McDonald's Items

    If you love fast food, but are pinching pennies or can't get out, there are options. Many retail alternatives exist that can give you that same taste.

    By Kevin Haggerty 12 days ago Read More
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