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  • Wendy's Chicken Tenders Ranch Wrap and Cheesy Bacon Cheeseburger

    Review: Wendy's New Chicken Tenders Wrap And Cheesy Burger Are Worth The Bite

    Wendy’s is launching a new limited time Chicken Tenders Ranch Wrap and Cheesy Bacon Cheeseburger. We tried them to see if they’re worth ordering.

    By Michael Palan 19 hours ago Read More
  • A top view of cheeseburgers and cheese fries

    How Fast Food Chains Use The 'Decoy Effect' To Trick Customers Into Spending More

    Fast food combos often seem like good deals, but you actually pay a lot to get less. That's the decoy effect, a way for fast food chains to get you to pay more.

    By Paige Hughes 1 day ago Read More
  • A line of tacos with shredded meat, radishes, and cilantro on a wooden serving platter.

    14 Popular Mexican Restaurant Chains Ranked Worst To Best, According To Reviews

    There are dozens of Mexican restaurant chains around the country, and it can be hard to know which one serves reliable food. We scoured reviews and ranked 14.

    By James Hornung 1 day ago Read More
  • A close-up of fast food cheeseburgers and fries.

    The Best Way To Spend $10 At These 14 Popular Fast Food Chains

    Hungry and only have $10 to spend? You can put your cash to good use (and get your food quickly) by maximizing your order at these fast food joints.

    By Asia Mayfield 2 days ago Read More
  • Person ordering from counter at Burger King

    Over 100 Wisconsin Burger King Locations In Hot Water Over Child Labor Violations

    A Burger King franchisee is finding itself in a heap of trouble as local authorities take action over hundreds of alleged child labor law violations.

    By Rolland Judd 3 days ago Read More
  • Donald Trump eating with gold fork

    Does Trump Follow The New Dietary Guidelines? — Here's How MAHA Compares To The President's Diet

    Make America Healthy Again, under the direction of Trump's administration aims to turn around the country's health crisis. But does the president follow it?

    By Joe Thristino 3 days ago Read More
  • Unboxed McDonald's Filet-O-Fish sandwich

    The Unique Meatless Sandwich That McDonald's Almost Sold Instead Of The Filet-O-Fish

    Before the Filet-O-Fish, McDonald’s nearly sold a very different meatless sandwich that had a tropical twist. Here’s the forgotten item that almost won.

    By Kat Olvera 4 days ago Read More
  • A McDonald's storefront with the golden arches and store logo on the front on stone facade. The picture is taken from the parking lot in front of the building.

    11 Smart Ways To Save Money At McDonald's

    McDonald's has always offered cheap, convenient food, but prices have been on the rise. These money-saving tips can help stretch your dollar even further.

    By Julia Lauzon 4 days ago Read More
  • A closeup of a McDonald's Filet-O-Fish sandwich in front of an order of fries

    The Stinky Reason McDonald's Didn't Want To Sell The Filet-O-Fish

    McDonald's didn't want to sell the Filet-O-Fish at first due to one stinky problem -- but it went on to become a fast-food classic regardless.

    By Laura Christine Allan 4 days ago Read More
  • Hot dogs wrapped in bacon, with onions, peppers, and condiments on a street vendor's cart in San Francisco

    The Creative Hot Dogs That Make San Francisco Stand Out

    You can't go to San Francisco without trying these iconic dogs. Whether you buy one off the street or at a restaurant, this style of dog shouldn't be missed.

    By Laura Christine Allan 4 days ago Read More
  • The interior of a coffee shop with tables and chairs

    The Red Flag That Should Send You Running Out Of A Coffee Shop, According To A Former Barista

    Keep an eye out for this coffee shop red flag the next time you order your caffeine fix. It can turn your experience into a bitter one (literally).

    By Kylie Werner 5 days ago Read More
  • Various fast food items like nuggets, fries, burgers, chicken strips laid out on yellow surface

    86 Years Ago, This Fast Food Restaurant Opened With A First-Of-Its-Kind Menu

    This fast food restaurant can be considered the pioneer of this kind of menu. The business is still thriving decades later, and its menu has greatly expanded.

    By Joe Hoeffner 5 days ago Read More
  • Plate of loaded nachos with a side of salsa

    64 Years Ago, This Popular Mexican Chain Opened For The First Time

    64 years ago, a now-popular Mexican fast food chain opened its doors for the first time in California, forever changing the American dining landscape.

    By Ellery Weil 6 days ago Read More
  • A promotional image for Chipotle's Nacho Hack featuring cups of sauces and protein

    This Chipotle Secret Nacho Hack Is Finally On The Menu — But There's A Catch

    Chipotle fans don't have to rely on the nacho hack anymore because the chain finally added the long-coveted dish to the menu — just in time for the Super Bowl.

    By Cassie Womack 7 days ago Read More
  • Chips Ahoy products on store shelf

    The Hazardous Reason Chips Ahoy Recalled Its Baked Bites Brookies

    The makers of Chips Ahoy cookies just expanded its recall of its Baked Bites Brookies product in the US. What not-so-delicious reason was behind the recall?

    By Rolland Judd 7 days ago Read More
  • A Wendy's bag being held up in front of a Wendy's restaurant

    The Once-Popular Wendy's Sandwich Line We Wish Would Come Back

    Wendy’s once had a popular sandwich line many fans still miss today. Here’s what made it different than the fast food chain's current offerings.

    By Laura Christine Allan 7 days ago Read More
  • Close up of pepperoni pizza for Pizza Hut

    Pizza Hut Shuttering 250 Locations Across The US — Here's Why

    If Pizza Hut is your go-to for fast food pies, you may want to consider ordering from there ASAP. 250 Pizza Hut restaurants will be closing in 2026.

    By Dennis Lee 7 days ago Read More
  • hand holding mcnugget with caviar

    McDonald's Caviar McNuggets Bring Some Class To A Kiddy Classic

    Soon, some lucky McDonald's fans will be able to get free caviar kits to top their McNuggets with. We got an early sample, and here's what we thought.

    By Dennis Lee 8 days ago Read More
  • An array of foods from Starbird Chicken, one of the premier vendors for Super Bowl LX

    How Starbird Is Gearing Up To Sling Chicken Tenders At Levi's Stadium This Super Bowl

    Super Bowl attendees can expect to see a whole lot of chicken tenders at Levi's Stadium this Sunday. California-based Starbird Chicken is the one to thank.

    By Dylan Murray 8 days ago Read More
  • A Wendy's burger next to a red cup of Wendy's chili, fries, and a milkshake

    Wendy's Is Debuting Its New Baconator Chili — But Here's The Catch

    Wendy's chili has an avid fan base that's just been rewarded with the announcement of the new Baconator Chili. Before you get too excited, here's the catch.

    By Laura Christine Allan 8 days ago Read More
  • A Del Taco drink cup and menu items on a table

    Del Taco's Seafood Menu Is Back In Time For Lent - Here's What You Can Order

    Seafood and Lent go hand in hand like bread and butter, and Del Taco is not trying to get left behind. This year, you can expect to see these items on offer.

    By Jessica Riggio 8 days ago Read More
  • The Royal Family taking part in Trooping the Colour to mark the King's official birthday.

    The 11 Favorite Foods Of The British Royal Family

    Fancy eating like a king (or prince, or princess)? Here are the foods favored by members of the British royal family. They might not be what you expect.

    By Andy Beth Miller 9 days ago Read More
  • A toy of the Gold Happy Meal Box from McDonald's, next to a Lil McDonald's container and white McDonald's takeout box.

    The Popular McDonald's Happy Meal Toy Recalled For Burning Skin

    In 2016, McDonald's launched a popular Happy Meal toy that would turn out to be a major mistake, as it ended up being recalled after just a few days.

    By Kristine Belonio 9 days ago Read More
  • Impossible whopper, fries, and drink from Burger King

    Fast Food Chains With The Best Vegetarian And Vegan Options, Ranked

    It can be difficult to dine out on a plant-based diet, but some fast food chains manage to satisfy both vegetarians and vegans at any time of day.

    By Anais Aguilera 10 days ago Read More
  • Pieces of fried chicken on a white plate with a blue-checked table cloth

    This Major Fried Chicken Chain That Thrived In The '80s Only Has 2 Locations Left

    If you're not from the city where this fried chicken chain's only two restaurants are, you might not have even heard of it -- but there used to be hundreds.

    By Ellery Weil 10 days ago Read More
  • Spread of food from McDonald's in the 1990s

    We Desperately Miss When Fast Food Chains Offered This Collectible Item

    Beyond burgers, fries, and milkshakes, many fast food chains also used to sell collectible items. Now these quirky treasures are hard to come by.

    By Ellery Weil 11 days ago Read More
  • Five Guys French fries in a white cup and a Five Guys cheeseburger.

    How To Score Five Guys' Secret Menu Loaded Fries

    Loaded fries aren't officially on the Five Guys menu — but that doesn't mean you can't order them. Discover how to get loaded fries at the chain.

    By Dylan Murray 11 days ago Read More
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