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  • A cup of Culver's Concrete Mixer ice cream dessert sitting on a dining room table.

    What Are Culver's Frozen Concrete Mixers Actually Made Of?

    To those in the know, Culver's is an excellent place to grab a tasty dessert. Its Concrete Mixers are easily one of the best options, but what are they made of?

    By Moriah House 23 min ago Read More
  • All four Sonic banana drinks with no lids in a diamond arrangement

    Review: Sonic's New Drinks Are An A-Peeling Addition To The Summer Banana Trend

    Sonic is now in on the summer 2026 banana trend, debuting four banana drinks. But, are they a standout seasonal treat or a subpar summertime novelty?

    By Sam Skopp 2 hours ago Read More
  • Hot food from Sheetz and Wawa in boxes and wrappers on table, including chicken strips, mac and cheese, and burgers

    Sheetz Vs Wawa: Which Gas Station Has Better Hot Food?

    Things can get a little heated when you pit Wawa against Sheetz, but we took it upon ourselves to compare rival menu items like pizza, tacos, and loaded fries.

    By Nikelle Murphy 4 hours ago Read More
  • Person's hand holding up a fast food breakfast sandwich in their car with traffic in the background.

    Consumer Reports' Highest-Rated Fast Food Breakfast Orders Might Surprise You

    Consumer Reports focused its intensive research on the wide array of fast food breakfast options — and what it ranked as the best choice may just surprise you.

    By Haley McNamara 4 hours ago Read More
  • Pumpkin spice lattes in glasses next to pumpkins and cinnamon sticks

    Starbucks Vs McDonald's: Which Chain's Pumpkin Spice Latte Has The Most Caffeine?

    People grab a pumpkin spice latte for the fall flavors, but the caffeine is also important. Between McDonald's and Starbucks, this PSL has more caffeine.

    By Rolland Judd 8 hours ago Read More
  • A hand grabbing some french fries from a Burger King-labelled paper bag.

    Here's Why Burger King Fries Are Wildly Inconsistent, According To Reddit

    The idea of fast food is to provide consistency between restaurants, so why do Burger King's french fries seem so unpredictable? Here's what Reddit thinks.

    By Joe Hoeffner 10 hours ago Read More
  • A hand holds an Egg McMuffin that has been partially unwrapped.

    The Actual Type Of Eggs McDonald's Uses In 2026

    You might not have noticed, but McDonald's eggs are a little different today than back then. That's because the type of eggs Mickey D's cooks with has changed.

    By Dennis Lee 22 hours ago Read More
  • A fried fish sandwich with lettuce and sauce in front of a plate of fries and another sandwich.

    5 Chains With The Highest-Rated Fried Seafood Dishes According To Yelp

    If you've got a craving for fried seafood but can't decide where to go eat, these five chains have some of the best fried seafood, according to Yelp.

    By Lottë Reford 1 day ago Read More
  • hands holding and peeling a banana

    10 New Banana-Flavored Finds That Prove Pumpkin Spice Has Major Competition

    A wave of new banana-flavored products hitting restaurant chains and grocery store shelves is making us rethink pumpkin spice. Is it time for the PSL to retire?

    By Maria Scinto 1 day ago Read More
  • A large sign displaying the McDonald's logo.

    This Floating McDonald's Was Abandoned In 1986 - Here's What It Looks Like In 2026

    Proving that McDonald's locations can be found almost everywhere, a floating McDonald's set sail in Canada in the '80s. Its fate, however, wasn't seaworthy.

    By Joe Hoeffner 1 day ago Read More
  • Two entrepreneurs discussing business over a table of food.

    5 Restaurant Chains That Are Surprisingly Still Family-Run In 2026

    The restaurant industry seems like it's made up of huge conglomerates, but these five restaurant chains have managed to keep things in the family.

    By Dennis Lee 1 day ago Read More
  • Pizza with meat topping in carboard box on wood surface

    This Iconic Pizza Chain Just Changed Its Name For The First Time In 68 Years

    You've known this pizza chain by name for more than a half-century. But for one stretch of this year and next, it'll adopt a whole new and shorter moniker.

    By Rolland Judd 3 days ago Read More
  • Man in suit outside looking disgusted at his to-go coffee

    McDonald's New Fall Drink Is Already Getting Slammed Online: 'Tastes Like Drinking A Candle'

    McDonald's has brought out its fall lineup of drinks and customers are already dragging this one online. It may be better to just skip this one.

    By Haley McNamara 4 days ago Read More
  • A Quarter Pounder sitting atop a McDonald's box, with logo displayed.

    1948 Vs 2026: McDonald's Logo Was Completely Different Originally

    McDonald's has been around for an impressively long time and has gone through many changes. Even its original logo from 1948 differs from today's.

    By Joe Hoeffner 4 days ago Read More
  • A barista pouring milk into a latte.

    9 Fall 2026 Fast Food Menu Items For Pumpkin Spice Haters

    The food industry gets inundated with pumpkin spice everything when fall comes around but many people are tired of it. Here are some options for the haters.

    By Cassie Womack 4 days ago Read More
  • Four Dunkin' tiramisu cold beverages in takeout cups on a metal table

    Review: Dunkin' Just Turned Tiramisu Into Coffee And It's A Welcomed Alternative To Pumpkin Spice Overkill

    Dunkin' has launched four new iced drinks inspired by the Italian dessert tiramisu, but are they worth buying? We tried them all to find out.

    By Rachel Sobel 4 days ago Read More
  • person paying for thier Chipotle order at the cashier

    Order A Better Chipotle Bowl With These 5 Tricks

    Chipotle is becoming more expensive because of inflation. Here are five tricks to getting a better Chipotle bowl at this fast-casual restaurant.

    By Michelle Yee 6 days ago Read More
  • The sign for a food court section of a mall or airport

    9 Hands-Down Cheapest Food Court Foods We Could Find In 2026

    Food courts are usually a great place to grab a cheap bite, but these food court menu items are hands-down some of the cheapest available in 2026.

    By Dylan Murray 6 days ago Read More
  • A freezer filled with various candy bar ice cream bars

    I Tried And Ranked 10 Candy Bar Ice Cream Treats From Worst To Best

    Which popular candy bar ice cream is the absolute best? We tried and tasted a wide selection to create the ultimate ranking of these sweet treats.

    By Michael Palan 6 days ago Read More
  • Halved avocado, a packet of Hot Pockets, and a can of Diet Pepsi

    Familiar Foods That Flopped Until They Changed Their Name

    Every food product needs a name that will entice consumers. But some well-known items and brands only achieved success once they changed theirs.

    By Brian Boone 6 days ago Read More
  • Three young people eating burgers and shakes from a fast food restaurant.

    The Hands-Down Cheapest Meal At 7 Popular Fast Food Chains In 2026

    Getting a good deal at a fast food restaurant can feel like a far-gone dream these days, but here are the cheapest meals at seven fast food chains in 2026.

    By Cassie Womack 6 days ago Read More
  • Closeup of hand holding Whopper burger at Burger King

    Order This Burger King Side For A Breakfast-Inspired Whopper

    Forget your go-to order at Burger King; it's time that you try a Whopper with a touch of breakfast inspiration from this BK side, making mornings better.

    By Dennis Lee 7 days ago Read More
  • ButterBurger with cheese from Culver's

    Culver's ButterBurgers Get All The Glory, But This Sandwich Is A Sleeper Hit For Real Fans

    Culver's is known for its ButterBurgers and frozen custard, but there is more to love on the menu -- like this meaty, cheesy, and tangy sandwich.

    By Dennis Lee 7 days ago Read More
  • A cream-topped drink in a glass mug, with spices and squash

    4 Chains That Don't Use Real Pumpkin In Their PSLs

    Even though fall is still a month away, coffee chains are gearing up to release their PSLs. If real pumpkin is important to you, these chains don't include it.

    By Lottë Reford 7 days ago Read More
  • Taco Bell items in wrappers on tray

    Taco Bell's Wacky New Menu Items Have Fans Split Between Hate And Love — 'All Garbage'

    Other than Taco Bell, few fast food chains get fans so riled up over new menu items. Their love and hatred for the wacky products are all over social media.

    By Rolland Judd 7 days ago Read More
  • A sourdough sandwich with bacon, cheese, and filling with sauce in the background.

    5 Fast Food Chain Sourdough Items You Should Try

    Sourdough bread enjoys an air of artisanal sophistication but these fast food chains have been putting the tasty bit of bread to good use with these items.

    By Haley McNamara 7 days ago Read More
  • Two wrapped Taco Bell tacos on tray with packets of Tajín seasoning

    Review: Taco Bell's Tajín Menu Gets A Lot Right, But Holds Back Where It Counts

    Taco Bell teamed up with the sour, spicy, and savory kick of Tajín for some limited-time menu items. We got our hands on the tacos to see how this duo fares.

    By Fletcher Huntley 8 days ago Read More
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