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  • person carrying takeout from Popeyes

    Why Vegetarians Should Avoid This Seemingly Safe Popeyes Side Dish

    Fast food chains don't typically give vegetarians many options. At Popeyes, this is especially true, even with side dishes that appear to be acceptable.

    By Maria Scinto 2 days ago Read More
  • A fried chicken sandwich with pickles on paper napkins

    The Best Fast Food Chicken Sandwich Is The Gold Standard

    The humble chicken sandwich is one of the all-time fast food greats. Here's which chain offers the best one and why the chicken sandwich is so popular.

    By Allison Beussink 9 days ago Read More
  • New Popeyes Chicken Wraps and Blueberry beverages

    Review: Popeyes Beats McDonald's To The Punch With Tasty New Chicken Wraps

    Popeyes releases new Chicken Wraps and Blueberry drinks just in time for summer. See how these latest menu items measure up with our tried and true taste test.

    By Michael Palan 11 days ago Read More
  • Several chicken nuggets scattered on a white surface, with one cut half in a white sauce in a small white bowl

    The Fast Food Chain With The Cheapest Chicken Nuggets

    Many of the leading fast food chains offer chicken nuggets as part of their menus. They're tasty and cheap — but which chain has the cheapest nuggets?

    By Alba Caraceni 12 days ago Read More
  • chicken sandwich with bite taken out

    Our Least Favorite Fast Food Chicken Sandwich Comes From A Burger Chain

    While there are some real contenders for top spot, when we ranked fast food chicken sandwiches, we had to put this one on the bottom of the list.

    By Mathieson Nishimura 13 days ago Read More
  • Chick-fil-A restaurant sign.

    Mix Up Your Classic Chick-Fil-A Milkshake With An Easy Ordering Hack

    Chick-fil-A isn't just good at making chicken sandwiches, they also have killer milkshakes. If you want to bust out your creative side, try this ordering hack.

    By Allison Beussink 16 days ago Read More
  • Side view of a Popeyes fast food restaurant

    The Iconic Fast Food Chicken Chain That Fries Up Its Chicken In Beef Tallow

    Although it's been getting some attention in the news lately, it's pretty uncommon to see fast food chains using beef tallow. This chicken chain still uses it.

    By Creshonda A. Smith 18 days ago Read More
  • Sean Evans, host of the hit interview series

    Who Exactly Makes The Wings On Hot Ones?

    On Hot Ones, celebrities answer questions while devouring hot chicken wings, making fans wonder where they can try the same selection and sauces.

    By Joe Hoeffner 20 days ago Read More
  • Collection of fast food chicken sandwiches on wooden table

    11 Fast Food Chicken Sandwiches, Ranked By Taste

    The fried chicken sandwich has become a staple at many fast food joints, but they're far from created equal. We tried 11 selections to discover the best ones.

    By Sarah Bisacca 21 days ago Read More
  • A view of a Chick-Fil-A meal.

    The Only All-You-Can-Eat Chick-Fil-A Location In The World Has Exclusive Membership

    Chick-fil-A is one of the best-loved fast food franchises but there is one location with an exclusive pass where you can have all you can eat.

    By Joe Hoeffner 29 days ago Read More
  • A Happy Meal box and drink from McDonald's sitting on a table

    More Adults Are Ordering Kids' Meals, But Does It Actually Save You Money?

    Selecting kids' meals is seen as an easy way for adults to save money when ordering from fast food restaurants, but do the numbers really add up?

    By Mariana Zapata 1 month ago Read More
  • An order of KFC with a side of gravy, served on a table.

    Does KFC Really Make Its Gravy From Fryer Scraps?

    Since its founding, KFC has served flavorful gravy. Many customers believe that the chain uses fryer scraps to make its rich gravy, but is this really the case?

    By Joe Hoeffner 1 month ago Read More
  • The outside of a KFC

    12 Signs KFC Is Struggling

    KFC was the biggest chicken chain at one stage, but there are signs that all is not great for the Colonel. We take a look at the chain's struggles.

    By Kylie Werner 1 month ago Read More
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    What's Next For This NY-Based Fried Chicken Chain After Filing For Bankruptcy?

    As inflation continues to hit the service industry, yet another chain has filed for bankruptcy. This time, it was a New York-based chicken chain.

    By Dylan Murray 1 month ago Read More
  • KFC's Chicken & Waffles and Strawberry & Crème Pie Poppers

    Review: KFC's Chicken & Waffles And Strawberry & Crème Pie Poppers — Don't Waffle On These Hot New Items

    KFC’s Chicken & Waffles and Strawberry & Crème Pie Poppers are some new, limited edition items added to the menu that we needed to try out for ourselves.

    By Michael Palan 2 months ago Read More
  • Assorted boneless wings and fries from Wingstop

    The Worst Wingstop Sauce Flavor We Tried Tasted Like Cough Syrup

    When there are a lot of options, it can be hard to decide which sauce you want on your wings. Well, at Wingstop, this is the sauce you should definitely skip.

    By Dennis Lee 2 months ago Read More
  • A plate of fried chicken with fries and ketchup

    Fried Chicken Chains That Are Expanding In 2025

    Several fried chicken chains have their sights set on expansion in 2025. Expect to see much more of these fast food restaurants in the near future.

    By Kylie Werner 2 months ago Read More
  • Popeyes chicken sandwich

    Here's What Makes Popeyes Chicken Taste So Good

    Popeyes chicken is just so delicious, and the brand keeps the recipe for it a secret, revealing very little. But here's what we do know about it.

    By Chloe James 2 months ago Read More
  • A Wendy's fish sandwich served with fries.

    Why Wendy's Fish Sandwich Isn't Available Year-Round

    Wendy's does not serve a fish sandwich year-round. However, the chain has a good reason for only serving its fish sandwich during certain months of the year.

    By Maria Scinto 2 months ago Read More
  • Red and white Chick-fil-A sign showing the chicken logo against a blue sky with fluffy white clouds

    The Discontinued Chick-Fil-A Menu Item That No One Actually Wanted

    This Chick-Fil-A item was a Southern classic staple on the menu for four decades, but tastes change and it was discontinued, although some would like it back.

    By Alba Caraceni 2 months ago Read More
  • Fingers dipping chicken nugget into Chick-fil-A sauce

    Here's What Chick-Fil-A Sauce Is Really Made Of

    Tangy, sweet, and slightly smoky, Chick-fil-A sauce has a taste that is all its own. But what ingredients actually go into this popular condiment?

    By Erica Martinez 2 months ago Read More
  • Popeyes' Pickle Menu, featuring a sandwich, wings, fried pickles, and pickle lemonade

    Review: Popeyes' Pickle Menu Is The Best Menu Ever

    The Takeout took in a special sneak eat preview of Popeyes' new Pickle Menu. Is it the next great Popeyes innovation, or will it all end on a half-sour note?

    By Michael Palan 2 months ago Read More
  • KFC meal stacked on table in plastic containers and cardboard boxes

    Here's What KFC Mashed Potatoes Are Really Made Of

    For many, the side dishes that accompany a fried chicken meal are the highlight, though some take pause when they learn how the mashed potatoes are really made.

    By Kurt Suchman 3 months ago Read More
  • Outside of a Costco wholesale store

    This Popular Fast Food Secret Sauce Is Finally Coming To Costco

    Fast food chains have discovered customers are willing to purchase their sauces at the grocery store. This popular sauce is getting promoted to Costco shelves.

    By Dennis Lee 3 months ago Read More
  • Two containers filled with coleslaw.

    Does Popeyes Have Coleslaw On Its Menu?

    Several fast food chicken chains, including Chick-fil-A, have removed coleslaw from their menus. But, does Popeyes still have coleslaw on its menu?

    By Maria Scinto 3 months ago Read More
  • KFC's Mashed Potato Poppers on a table

    Review: KFC's New Mashed Potato Poppers Are Loved In Australia, And We See Why

    For years, Australian KFC locations offered Mashies, and now these crispy treats are sold in the U.S. as Mashed Potato Poppers. We tried them for this review.

    By Michael Palan 3 months ago Read More
  • Chick-fil-A's spring lineup has three sandwiches and four drinks.

    Chick-Fil-A's Spring Menu 2025 Review: Which Items Should You Try?

    We preview the new Smokehouse BBQ Bacon Sandwiches at Chick-fil-A along with the new Pineapple Dragonfruit beverages. See which ones were our faves.

    By Michael Palan 3 months ago Read More
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