Restaurants - Food Republic

A chicken sandwich and curly fries on a plate with Hooters branded parchment paper

Cara J Suppa

Despite Bankruptcy, Hooters May Not Go Away Anytime Soon. Here's How The Chain Plans On Sticking Around

News that Hooters is in financial trouble may not be surprising, but shockingly, the company has no plans to close any locations or halt operations.

By Cara J Suppa

Two people sit on a couch, both reaching for their Starbucks coffee cups on the coffeetable

Cara J Suppa

How To Make At-Home Espresso Taste Just Like Starbucks

For those who love Starbucks espresso drinks but not the prices attached, it's a good idea to learn how to make them from the comfort of your own home.

By Cara J Suppa

A bucket of fried chicken spilled over a red and white striped tablecloth with fries and chicken nuggets in the background

Sean Pagnotti

The Worst Fast Food Chain For Fried Chicken Is One You've Likely Been To Many Times

Fried chicken is one of the most popular fast foods out there. However, one fried chicken franchise notably lags behind the others in terms of quality.

By Sean Pagnotti

Jollibee's three new 100% certified angus beef hamburgers are pictured together along with some scattered french fries

Cami Cox

A Popular Global Fried Chicken Chain Is Debuting 3 New Burgers

There are fried chicken places, there are burger joints, and then there are the spots that serve both. One growing chain known for its chicken is expanding.

By Cami Cox

Two McDonald's customers eat fries and sip drinks while their burgers are wrapped on a red tray

Richard DiCicco

How Many Locations Does McDonald's Have Around The World?

McDonald's is the number one fast food chain in the world -- but how many locations does the fast food giant actually operate worldwide?

By Richard DiCicco

A customer grabs a burrito next to an icy Baja Blast

Shaun Melady

How To Make A Baja Blast Copycat Drink With 3 Ingredients (And It's Cheaper Than Taco Bell)

Taco Bell's Baja Blast is an iconic part of the company's menu, but it can get pricey if you drink it often. Save some money by making it at home.

By Shaun Melady

Lili Kim

Which Starbucks Egg Bites Deliver The Most Power-Packed Breakfast?

Starbucks Egg Bites are the perfect morning pick-me-up with fluffy, eggy goodness. If you're looking to get the most protein for your buck, choose this flavor.

By Lili Kim

Three dishes of boxed macaroni and cheese

Emily M Alexander

10 Chain Restaurants That Don't Make Their Mac And Cheese From Scratch

Lots of restaurants do make their mac and cheese from scratch, but these are the ones that don't, so you know what you're really ordering from there.

By Emily M Alexander

A Japanese mother cuts a pizza with a fork and knife at an outdoor eating establishment

Shaun Melady

The Popular Fast Food Pizza Chain You'll Only Find In Japan And How It Was Inspired By Godzilla

If you want pizza inspired by the great Godzilla, you're going to have to travel to Japan to experience the country's second most popular pizzeria.

By Shaun Melady

Assorted burgers with fries and potato wedges

Jack Rose

Where Can You Find The Most Expensive Burger In The World And How Much Does It Cost?

The world's most expensive burger is found in a humble diner, but it's ingredients are downright decadent, from caviar to the world's most expensive coffee.

By Jack Rose

Three different Starbucks Frappuccinos on a wooden table with a blurred Starbucks store interior in the background.

Shaun Melady

The 3-Ingredient DIY Starbucks Frappuccino That's Quicker To Make Than Waiting In Line

We can all admit that, yes, a Frappuccino is a delicious coffee treat, but waiting in that line at Starbucks can be brutal. Here's how to make your own at home.

By Shaun Melady

A woman in a denim jacket holds three containers of takeout food

Katie Moore

The Best Fast Food Chain For Vegetarian Diners

Looking for fast food menu options that suit your dietary restrictions can be complicated -- but one restaurant chain offers vegetarian customers many choices.

By Katie Moore

A restaurant server holds a dessert plate with 'Happy Birthday' written in chocolate syrup

Richard DiCicco

Here's Why Chain Restaurants Weren't Allowed To Sing Happy Birthday To You Until Recently

If you've celebrated a birthday at your favorite restaurant, odds are the staff didn't sing you the Happy Birthday song you know and love -- for legal reasons.

By Richard DiCicco

Anonymous diners eat burgers and enjoy cocktails in a restaurant

Cara J Suppa

A Nationwide Gastrobar Chain Has Filed For Bankruptcy And Is Already Closing Locations

News that your favorite eatery filed for bankruptcy is never good -- and for one nationwide gastrobar, it seems that many locations are already closing doors.

By Cara J Suppa

Cami Cox

The Popular Burger Chain That's Been Closing Locations This Year

This once-thriving burger chain is closing most of its locations across the U.S. this year. Here's what led to the decision and which spots are still open.

By Cami Cox

a slice of vibrant green matcha tiramisu on a white plate with a fork

Jennifer M. McNeill

The Only Country Where Starbucks Fuses Matcha With This Popular Italian Dessert, And America Would Love It

The unique Starbucks food item that mixes together tiramisu and matcha would be a hit in the U.S. -- but you'll only find it in one country.

By Jennifer M. McNeill

People toasting drinks at a Chili's restaurant

Cara J Suppa

Why Chili's Canceled The Awesome Blossom (And The One Place You Can Get It)

Twenty years after it disappeared from restaurants, Chili's is bringing back its Awesome Blossom appetizer for a limited time at a new Chili's location.

By Cara J Suppa

Cami Cox

Subway's Latest $5 Footlong Treat Has Customers Calling Out The Chain

Subway's latest promotional item to grace menus has left fans unimpressed and underwhelmed -- reviews claim this new Footlong side may not be worth your time.

By Cami Cox

Katie Moore

Church's Vs KFC Vs Popeyes: Which Fast Food Chain Has The Most Affordable Fried Chicken?

Fast food chains are raising their prices, so in which place can you find the most affordable fried chicken? Food Republic tested out prices from three chains.

By Katie Moore

A cut of filet mignon and a bed of spinach on a white marbled plate

Cara J Suppa

From The Menu To The Marbling, Here's How To Tell If You're Dining At A Top-Tier Steakhouse

Plenty of restaurants serve steak, but few can claim the title of a high-quality steakhouse -- to find the ones worth your time, pay attention to these details.

By Cara J Suppa

Simone Paget

McDonald's Canada Still Serves The One Item Americans Are Begging For

McDonald's fans have a lot of opinions about the chain's signature menu offerings, but McDonald's Canada has one item the U.S. has been missing.

By Simone Paget

A person holding a McDonald's filet-o-fish still in the carton

Shantella Huddleston

Move Over, Filet-O-Fish: These Fried Chicken Chains Have Fish Sandwiches, Too

If you're a big fan of fish sandwiches, you'll be happy to know that you don't always have to default to McDonalds if you want some tender, flaky fried fish.

By Shantella Huddleston

Aerial view of downtown Dublin, Ireland with lights on near a river.

Shaun Melady

The Ireland-Only Fast Food Chain That Gives McDonald's A Run For Its Money (Literally)

McDonald's may be a fast food brand that's recognized worldwide, but in Ireland a local fast food chain gives it a real run for its money in more ways than one.

By Shaun Melady

A pile of crispy, golden brown french fries

Jack Rose

Why Homemade French Fries Are Never As Crispy As Fast Food's

If you've ever tried making french fries at home, only to find they just weren't as good as a fast food chain's, you might be missing a few crucial steps.

By Jack Rose

Molly E. Sandwell

14 Fast Food Burgers That Are Always Fresh And Never Frozen

If you're looking for one of the freshest fast food burgers around, try out one of these fast food burgers that are always fresh and never frozen.

By Molly E. Sandwell

A hand holds a container of McDonald's french fries outdoors in closeup

Jennifer M. McNeill

Craving Crispy? Here Is The McDonald's Fry Dupe That Hits The Spot Without The Drive-Thru

Your cravings for a dupe of fast food fries to enjoy at home have been answered with a delicious frozen option. You might not guess where you'll find it.

By Jennifer M. McNeill

A collection of fast food burgers, fries, and chicken nuggets on plate surrounded by dipping sauces on a yellow table

Cami Cox

3 Famous Fast Food Restaurants That Got Their Start In Wichita, Kansas

Some of the most popular fast food chains that can now be found all across the United States started in Wichita, Kansas long before becoming nationwide hits.

By Cami Cox