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  • Both sandwiches accompanied by fries, a drink, and the Hot Ones The Last Dab: Apollo hot sauce packet

    Review: The Jack In The Box X Hot Ones Collab Is A Straight Firestarter

    A new Hot Ones x Jack in the Box collab brings back some fan favorites with a kick. Find out if these menu items are worthy of a try, or too hot to handle.

    By Sam Skopp 1 hour ago Read More
  • A Big Mac burger, fries, a drink, and side of ketchup from McDonald's

    McDonald's Big Mac Sauce Cups Are Rumored To Be Finally Making A Return

    If you're the kind of person that wants lots of sauce with a burger and fries, keep an eye out for the likely return of individual Big Mac sauce dipping cups.

    By Cassie Womack 3 hours ago Read More
  • Costco deli section

    This $50 Costco Sandwich Platter Has The Internet Divided — Is It Worth The Price?

    That Costco sandwich platter may deliver a wealth of meats and cheese, but it'll also set you back $50. As is often the case, the internet has thoughts on this.

    By Maria Scinto 4 hours ago Read More
  • A close-up shot of a McDonald's hamburger

    Craft Your Own Unique McDonald's Burger With One Little Tip

    If you're a McDonald's devotee, there's no doubt that you've heard about different hacks to upgrade your burger. One of the best requires just a simple ask.

    By Jessica Riggio 5 hours ago Read More
  • A close-up of Scarlett Johansson's face at the premier of

    Neither Jersey Mike's Nor Subway — Scarlett Johansson's Favorite Sandwich Comes From This Underrated Chain

    Scarlett Johansson may seem like the type to stick with the popular chains when it comes to sandwiches, but her favorite sub comes from this underdog.

    By Dylan Murray 7 hours ago Read More
  • A white and green Krispy Kreme box full of different kinds of doughnuts

    We Tried 12 Krispy Kreme Doughnuts And This One Was Hands-Down The Best

    If picking the right Krispy Kreme doughnut has vexed you, we did the hard work and taste-tested 12 of them. Our favorite is a tried-and-true classic.

    By Dylan Murray 9 hours ago Read More
  • A short order cook preparing a fast food burger.

    The Fast Food Secret Menu Rule Of Thumb To Follow So The Staff Doesn't Hate You

    Fast food secret menus are a bit like belonging to an exclusive club that honors members with food. Just be sure to abide by this one unspoken rule.

    By Joe Hoeffner 1 day ago Read More
  • Self-service kiosks and a McDonald's world locations map inside the McDonald's Global Headquarters Restaurant within its corporate headquarters in Chicago, Illinois

    A Look Inside McDonald's Restaurant And Drive-Thru Simulation Labs

    McDonald's headquarters in Chicago is filled with all kinds of facilities shaping the future of fast food, but the most interesting might be Speedee Labs.

    By Kathy Bradshaw 2 days ago Read More
  • A tray filled with Popeyes side items

    We Tried Every Popeyes Side Dish And Ranked Them Worst To Best

    Popeyes has several side dishes that perfectly complement its golden fried chicken, but which is the absolute best? We tried them all to find out.

    By Michael Palan 2 days ago Read More
  • McDonald's dessert menu items

    11 Popular McDonald's Desserts, Ranked Worst To Best

    McDonald's may be best known for its burgers and fries, but it also has a dessert menu that ranges from disappointing misses to surprisingly delicious treats.

    By Timothy Rawles 2 days ago Read More
  • Girl with brunette hair biting into burrito

    The Popular Fast Food Chain That's Actually Healthy (If You Order It Right)

    Who said eating fast food has to be unhealthy? This well-known fast food chain serves comparatively healthy food, so long as you know how to order it.

    By Haley McNamara 5 days ago Read More
  • Colonel Harland Sanders, wearing a chef's hat, holds a piece of chicken with a kitchen fork

    The Popular KFC Side Colonel Sanders Actually Hated

    One of KFC’s most popular side dishes was reportedly disliked by Colonel Sanders so much that he made disparaging comments, despite its popularity today.

    By Paul Gaita 6 days ago Read More
  • A McDonald's Happy Meal in red packaging

    Every McDonald's Happy Meal Toy From 1990, Ranked

    McDonald's is known for its iconic Happy Meal toys, but not every toy had kids saying "I'm lovin' it." Here's every 1990 Happy Meal toy ranked.

    By Lottë Reford 6 days ago Read More
  • Unhappy man sniffing a fast food burger

    11 Fast Food Items Employees Say You Should Probably Skip

    If you are hitting up your local McDonald's or Wendy's, there are some red flags you should know about. Workers here have a pulse on unsafe items to avoid.

    By Andy Beth Miller 6 days ago Read More
  • Meats hanging from the ceiling of an Italian deli

    Here Are The Best Italian Delis You Can Find In The US

    We've uncovered the best Italian delis you'll find in the United States. The entries on this list have mastered authentic Italian sandwiches and antipasto fare.

    By Joe Thristino 8 days ago Read More
  • Hand holding Dairy Queen vanilla ice cream cone

    The Largest Dairy Queen In The US Is In This Midwest City

    If asked where the largest Dairy Queen in the US is located, where would you guess? Someplace with a lot of acreage, no doubt. Well, the answer is: not quite.

    By Sarah Sierra-Mohamed 9 days ago Read More
  • Stack of colorful donuts next to a to-go cup of coffee

    The Bakery Ranked Dead Last According To Customers Is (Somehow) One Of The Most Popular In The US

    You would think that the most popular bakery in the United States would also be seen as one of the best, but it actually ranks dead last according to shoppers.

    By Haley McNamara 10 days ago Read More
  • Top view of food and hot sauces from Taco Bell

    Taco Bell Has Granted Our Wish: This Fan-Favorite Meat Is Coming Back To The Menu

    Taco Bell is leaning into tradition with this meat option. It has been on the menu before, but it is back and better than ever in two new menu items.

    By Lottë Reford 12 days ago Read More
  • Inside of an empty Dunkin' store with all the lights on.

    Dunkin' Is Bringing Its Viral Drink Buckets Nationwide (But Here's The Major Catch)

    Dunkin' recently tested out drink buckets in a limited way and the reaction was absolutely viral, which is why they're now coming out nationwide.

    By Kat Olvera 13 days ago Read More
  • Assorted Subway foot long sandwiches, drinks, and potato chips

    2 Big Changes Coming To Subway In 2026

    The fast food chains and restaurants that stick around adapt when they need to. Here are two ways Subway is trying to stay competitive in 2026.

    By Brian Udall 13 days ago Read More
  • Taco Bell pizza and sauce packets in box

    Review: Taco Bell Achieves The Impossible And Improves Its Mexican Pizza With Cantina Chicken

    Taco Bell released a new twist with its Mexican Pizza by adding Cantina Chicken and a citrusy salsa. Is the Cantina Chicken Mexican Pizza a new fan favorite?

    By Sam Zwick 13 days ago Read More
  • An open box of Crumbl cookies, ready to taste and review

    14 Crumbl Cookie Flavors, Ranked Worst To Best

    Crumbl cookies are known for their sweetness, often coated in sugary frosting. So, indulging in 14 of them in a short period of time was not without sacrifice.

    By Mike Madaio 13 days ago Read More
  • French fries in commercial fryer

    McDonald's Frying Oil Might End Up Fueling The Plane On Your Next Flight

    Naturally, McDonald's goes through a whole bunch of cooking oil for frying nuggets and fries, and some of that used oil can be converted into fuel.

    By Jonathan Kesh 13 days ago Read More
  • Closeup of a person opening a McDonald's box that contains a Big Mac Cheeseburger

    Order A Better McDonald's Burger With These 5 Tips

    Sprucing up a McDonald's burger is easier than you think; the trick is in how you order it and what you order it with. Take notes for your next Mickey D's run.

    By Dylan Murray 14 days ago Read More
  • Exterior of  Dairy Queen restaurant

    11 Discontinued Dairy Queen Treats That Deserve A Revival

    When foodies discover a favorite sweet, you can expect loyalty. If these are taken off the market, customers will rebel and start clamoring for a comeback.

    By Andy Beth Miller 14 days ago Read More
  • customers at a Costco food court

    Costco's Newest Sundae Flavor Has Customers Running To The Food Court

    Temperatures are rising, and Costco added a new dessert to the food court menu just in time for the warmer weather that customers are excited to try.

    By Maria Scinto 14 days ago Read More
  • Exterior of a Hardee's with a sign, day

    10 Hardee's Commercials That Had Us Asking 'How Did They Get Away With That?'

    Forgoing conventional family-friendly advertising, Hardee's went straight for shameless TV promos. Here are some of the chain's most scandalous commercials.

    By Joe Thristino 15 days ago Read More
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