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  • A restaurant employee holds a bag of food

    The Fast Casual Chain That's Been Family-Owned Since The '80s

    One iconic fast casual restaurant, which is particularly ubiquitous in airports and malls, has been family-owned and operated since the 1980s.

    By Andy Hume 15 min ago Read More
  • Someone brushes melted butter over Olive Garden breadsticks.

    What Olive Garden Does With Leftover Customer Breadsticks

    Olive Garden goes through a ton (perhaps literally) of breadsticks, but not all of them get eaten. What happens to those that are leftover? It actually depends.

    By Cami Cox 1 hour ago Read More
  • A breakfast sandwich Egg McMuffin sits behind a cup of coffee.

    The '90s Taco Bell Breakfast Sandwich That Failed To Compete With The Egg McMuffin

    Back in the 1990s, Taco Bell released a very familiar-looking breakfast sandwich, hoping to compete with the Egg McMuffin, only to fail horribly.

    By Cara J Suppa 16 hours ago Read More
  • Top view of various Cold Stone ice cream flavors.

    Cold Stone Vs Baskin-Robbins: Which Ice Cream Chain Is More Affordable?

    To determine which ice cream chain is more affordable overall, we compared prices on several parallel menu items from Baskin-Robbins and Cold Stone.

    By Carlos C Olaechea 17 hours ago Read More
  • Culver's burger and fries.

    Who Actually Owns Culver's?

    Culver's started in 1984 in Wisconsin, and has a reputation for thoroughly Midwestern hospitality and comfort food. But who actually owns the chain?

    By Nikita Ephanov 22 hours ago Read More
  • Friends eating burgers and fries together.

    In-N-Out Vs Five Guys: The Chain With The Cheaper Burger Combo

    If you're deciding which burger chain to eat at, and you can't pick between In-N-Out or Five Guys (and you're lucky to live by both), go for the cheapest.

    By Carlos C Olaechea 1 day ago Read More
  • Ice cream from Dairy Queen pictured.

    How To Order A Dairy Queen Sundae Like It's The '60s

    Dairy Queen has been around for decades and decades, bringing joy to countless generations. Now, relive the past with this throwback sundae.

    By Nikita Ephanov 1 day ago Read More
  • Two sandwiches in wrappers next to a striped towel

    What's In The World's Most Expensive Sandwich?

    When you think about the world's most expensive sandwich, you might think of something European or Asian, but it's an American classic right in NYC.

    By Max Dean 2 days ago Read More
  • Culver's discontinued Prime Rib Dip sandwich with au jus.

    The Fast Food Chain That Used To Offer A Prime Rib Sandwich Meal

    Chains often introduce unique items only to discontinue them without explanation. That's what happened to one spot's prime rib sandwich meal in the 2010s.

    By Alba Caraceni 2 days ago Read More
  • A restaurant kitchen

    Most Restaurants Rarely Clean This Machine

    It might surprise you to learn that not every part of those mysterious kitchens in the back of restaurants is kept as clean as you would like.

    By Cara J Suppa 2 days ago Read More
  • Lineup of fast food chicken sandwiches pictured.

    The Fast Food Spicy Chicken Sandwich You Should Order Every Time

    If you're in the mood for a spicy fast food fried chicken sandwich, you have plenty of choices ahead of you. Instead of ordering a bad one, choose the best.

    By Nikita Ephanov 2 days ago Read More
  • A multi-colored Starbucks drink sits on a sunny ledge.

    How To Make An Italian Soda At Starbucks

    An Italian soda isn't on the standard menu at any Starbucks location, but that doesn't mean you can't get one. Here's how to ask for the drink.

    By Nikita Ephanov 2 days ago Read More
  • Hands grab Papa John's pizza

    What Happens To Papa Johns' Leftover Food

    At a pizza chain the size of Papa John's, you're bound to end up with some wasted food. The question is, does it all just go into the dumpster?

    By Andrea Carlo 2 days ago Read More
  • Two frosty margaritas sit on a black table next to a cocktail shaker and limes

    8 Restaurant Chains With The Best Margaritas, According To Customers

    If you have a hankering for a refreshing margarita, try out one of these chain restaurants for a delicious one. Customers attest to their deliciousness.

    By K.T. Phillips 2 days ago Read More
  • A view of the Pittsburgh from the Ohio River at dusk

    Making Your Burger Pittsburgh-Style Couldn't Be Easier

    Sure. most places have their own version of a classic American burger, but Pittsburgh takes things to a new level. Fortunately, it's easy to make at home.

    By Andy Hume 2 days ago Read More
  • Raising Cane's food spread.

    What Raising Cane's Does With Its Leftover Food

    What happens to the leftover food at Raising Cane's might come as a shock — especially to anyone who has never worked in foodservice before.

    By Carlos C Olaechea 3 days ago Read More
  • Top view of steaks and various dishes on a table

    Which Major Steakhouse Chain Has The Biggest Menu?

    While some major steakhouse chains stick to a few classic cuts, others offer expansive menus that cater to everyone. So, which one has the biggest selection?

    By Carlos C Olaechea 3 days ago Read More
  • A wrapped up egg McMuffin with pancakes in the background.

    How Do McDonald's McMuffins Differ In The US And Mexico?

    Nothing satisfies quite the way a McDonald's breakfast does, but if you're visiting neighboring Mexico, what can you expect the McMuffin to be like?

    By Max Dean 3 days ago Read More
  • Various fast-food chicken sandwiches sit on a counter in front of restaurant food bags.

    The Fast Food Spicy Chicken Sandwich You Can Skip

    There are plenty of tasty (and powerful) fast food spicy chicken sandwiches, but in a sea of tasty options, be sure to avoid this lackluster choice.

    By Cami Cox 3 days ago Read More
  • A top view of a meal from Taco Bell

    The Big Brand Behind Taco Bell's Lettuce

    Fast food chains often keep their sourcing under wraps, but the big brand behind Taco Bell's lettuce was exposed due to a parasitic outbreak.

    By Andy Hume 4 days ago Read More
  • Closeup of a Sonic Drive-In sign under a blue sky

    The 9 Best Fast Food Chain Value Menus, According To Customers

    With the cost of everything on the rise, getting a quick meal at an affordable price is becoming more of a necessity. Some restaurants offer great discounts.

    By K.T. Phillips 4 days ago Read More
  • Pictured bag of Burger King.

    The 3 Items The Original Burger King Specialized In

    Before the Whopper made Burger King famous, the chain built its business around just three simple menu items that shaped its earliest identity.

    By Nikita Ephanov 4 days ago Read More
  • In-N-Out burger, drink, and fries.

    How In-N-Out Keeps Its Prices So Low

    Customers love that In-N-Out's prices are consistently lower than its competitors' prices — a direct result of specific corporate strategies.

    By Jennifer Waldera 5 days ago Read More
  • Bojangles chicken tenders

    Why Bojangles' Chicken Tenders Are Controversial

    In a move that some fans might describe as terrible decision making, Bojangles updated its recipe for its chicken tenders, but not everyone is upset.

    By Andrea Carlo 6 days ago Read More
  • Starbucks' Blended Matcha Lemonade in front of Starbucks' Blended Mango Dragonfruit Lemonade, Blended Ocean Drink, and Blended Pink Drink.

    Starbucks' New Blended Matcha Lemonade and Energy Refreshers Are Worth The Brain Freeze, But One Flavor Is A Total Miss

    Starbucks' new Blended Matcha Lemonade and Blended Energy Refreshers are as colorful as they are cool, but you'll want to skip the newest flavor.

    By Nicole Alexander 7 days ago Read More
  • Stanton's City Bites burger.

    The Houston Grocery Store That Became A Beloved Burger Restaurant

    This eatery in Houston made the gradual transition from neighborhood grocery store to beloved burger restaurant, and it's been going strong ever since.

    By Cara J Suppa 7 days ago Read More
  • McDonald's Egg McMuffin.

    Elevate Your McDonald's Egg McMuffin With These 5 Ordering Tips

    While the classic Egg McMuffin is already pretty excellent on its own, a few creative ordering tweaks can completely elevate its flavor profile.

    By Alba Caraceni 7 days ago Read More
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