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  • A drive-thru worker handing a brown and red paper bag to a person in a white car

    The Hands-Down Best New Fast Food Menu Items Of August 2026

    Fast food restaurants are not slowing down with the menu updates this August, but not everything has been a success. These are the best of the bunch.

    By Maria Scinto 1 hour ago Read More
  • Four Double-Double cheeseburgers from In-N--Out on a red tray

    The In-N-Out Order Request That Makes Employees Roll Their Eyes Every Time

    In-N-Out has made a name for itself as the kind of place you can customize your order with ease, but this order request is one which employees can't stand.

    By Dylan Murray 2 hours ago Read More
  • Culver's restaurant exterior

    Add Cheese To This Culver's Order And You'll Forget Arby's Ever Existed

    Want to make your Culver's Beef Pot Roast sandwich taste as good (if not better) as Arby's Beef 'n Cheddar? Simple — just add this one classic component.

    By Jessica Riggio 5 hours ago Read More
  • Woman taking order in Chick-fil-A drive-thru

    11 Strict Rules Chick-Fil-A Employees Have To Follow Every Shift

    Chick-fil-A has formulated your in-store experience with these 11 employee rules, ensuring that you have a memorable time to keep you coming back.

    By Holly Riddle 6 hours ago Read More
  • Burger and fries on wood board with dark background

    This Beloved Burger Chain Only Exists In 26 US States (And We Want It In More)

    This popular fast food burger chain hasn't quite expanded its reach to the levels of industry titans, but the food is good enough we hope it continues to grow.

    By Rolland Judd 17 hours ago Read More
  • Dolly Parton smiling in white rhinestone-covered outfit playing guitar

    The Classic In-N-Out Order Dolly Parton Loved

    Dolly Parton was beloved for her catchy music, iconic voice, and approachable charm, and her favorite foods matched her personality perfectly.

    By Rolland Judd 22 hours ago Read More
  • Top view of assorted Taco Bell breakfast items with bites taken out of them.

    The Best Taco Bell Breakfast Item, Hands Down

    Taco Bell may not be the first fast food joint you think of when you need a quick morning meal, but maybe it should be. Here's our favorite item.

    By Dennis Lee 23 hours ago Read More
  • A plastic cup of flavored iced coffee from Dunkin'

    4 Dunkin' Ordering Tips For A 10x Better Pumpkin Spice Latte This Fall

    If you enjoy grabbing your daily dose of PSL from Dunkin', here are some ways to level up your pumpkin spice lattes to put pep in your step.

    By Dylan Murray 1 day ago Read More
  • Closeup of a Wendy's box of fries on a tray.

    Wendy's CEO Just Admitted What Customers Have Been Saying This Entire Time: 'I Knew It!'

    In a move you don't see often, the CEO of Wendy's has come out and admitted something which customers have been saying for a while now. What does it mean?

    By Dennis Lee 1 day ago Read More
  • Wendy's burger, fries, and drink on tray in restaurant

    This Single Wendy's Meal Has Landed The Chain In An Over-$50k Lawsuit

    Wendy's is facing a legal showdown that could cost them over $50,000. A customer alleged that a simple order left her sickened and facing a mountain of debt.

    By Rolland Judd 1 day ago Read More
  • Hand dipping Burger King new nuggets in new sauce.

    Burger King's New Chicken Nugget Makeover Took A Page (Or Two) From McDonald's

    Burger King is totally changing its chicken nuggets, but the new item looks a lot like an old favorite from its fiercest competitor, McDonald's.

    By Dennis Lee 1 day ago Read More
  • 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 2 days 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 days 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 2 days 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 2 days 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 2 days 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 2 days 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 3 days 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 3 days 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 3 days 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 3 days 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 3 days 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 5 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 days ago Read More
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