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  • Interior of a McDonald's restaurant in the 2000s
    By Emma Patterson 43 min ago

    12 Restaurant Chains That Were Way Better In The 2000s

    The restaurants we loved in the 2000s feel quaint compared to today's convenience-first DoorDash dining trend. These restaurant chains have seen better days.

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  • Hands scraping leftover food into bin
    By Lauren Corona 8 hours ago

    What These 11 Major Chain Restaurants Do With All Their Leftovers

    Food waste is a pressing issue, but fortunately plenty (but not all) of restaurants have measures in place to redirect their leftovers elsewhere.

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  • A close-up shot of a McDonald's Big Mac.
    By Marco Sumayao 8 hours ago

    The Big Mac Made A Fortune For McDonald's While The Creator Got McSnubbed

    The Big Mac looms large in the history of fast food, so you would probably imagine that the inventor was handsomely compensated. The reality isn't so pretty.

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  • McDonald's french fries on table inside restaurant
    By Sarah Leberknight 18 hours ago

    This Simple Salt Upgrade Makes For McDonald's-Style Fries At Home, According To A Chef

    Before you get into the car and drive the family to McDonald's, take a look at this great tip for cooking up a batch of french fries at home.

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  • Culver's double cheeseburger in paper boat on table inside restaurant
    By Taryn Pire 1 day ago

    This Burger Chain Is Also Known For Its High-Quality Frozen Custard

    Though you may visit this burger chain for its ButterBurgers or famous cheese curds, this chain is also known for its frozen, creamy custard desserts.

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  • A Big Mac hamburger next to the McDonald's logo
    By Zachary Zawila 2 days ago

    You Can Thank This Small City In Pennsylvania For The McDonald's Big Mac

    When an innovative product becomes ubiquitous, it's easy to forget where it came from. This is true of McDonald's Big Mac, which has origins in Middle America.

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  • Two hot dogs with chili and cheese and a side of fries on tray.
    By Taryn Pire 2 days ago

    Diners Say This Tiny Upstate New York Spot May Serve The Best Hot Dog In The State

    Sometimes the best bite comes from a lesser-known spot like this tiny joint in Yorkville, New York, which serves up tasty dogs with lots of toppings.

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  • McDonald's Big Mac with fries and a drink
    By Taryn Pire 2 days ago

    The Staggering Number Of Big Macs That McDonald's Sells In A Year

    Big Macs are so widely known they have their own monetary index. Given the popularity, it should be no surprise McDonald's sells an overwhelming amount of them.

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  • Culver's bag, wrapped hamburger, soda, and french fry bag on white background
    By Taryn Pire 3 days ago

    What Does Ordering 'The Works' Mean For Your Culver's Burger?

    When you want more than just a burger at Culver's, order it with "the works" if you like multiple toppings. However, it may not mean what you think it means.

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  • A man assembling a tortilla wrap behind the counter
    By Jay Bual 3 days ago

    Have These Favorite Fast Food Menu Items Gotten Smaller?

    Shrinkflation is an increasing problem in restaurants across the board. Customers are taking notice and many are airing their grievances online.

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  • Assorted fast food cheeseburgers
    By Taryn Pire 3 days ago

    We Tried 9 Fast Food Cheeseburgers And This Was Hands Down The Best

    The fast food chain we deemed to have the best cheeseburger is one you may have never heard of, but it's been gaining ground with more than 180 locations.

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  • An overflowing bucket of KFC chicken.
    By Stacie Adams 3 days ago

    3 Ordering Tips To Get The Best KFC Chicken

    Even though there are a number of meals to order right from KFC's menu, we have a few tips for you to get the best, freshest, and hottest meal.

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  • Hamburgers, one in paper sleeve and one displayed on open paper with cheesy french fries nearby.
    By Sam Schroeder 6 days ago

    These Are 3 Of The Best New Fast Food Burgers Of 2026 So Far, According To Customers

    Fast-food chains have been revealing new or improved burgers and sandwiches, including updated toppings, new sizes, and more unique ingredient combinations.

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  • Torchy's Tacos in basket
    By Nick Pisano 8 days ago

    This 'Damn Good' Taco Chain Started As A Humble Food Truck

    When you want a "damn good" taco, look for this taco truck. Rather than traditional tacos, you'll find more gourmet options in various flavor profiles.

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  • Hand holding up an order of Wendy's fries
    By Taryn Pire 9 days ago

    Here's How To Get Fresh Fries At Wendy's

    Is there anything more disappointing than receiving soggy fries with your hamburger? Wendy's has a policy that ensures your fries are hot and crispy.

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  • Hand holding Chick-fil-A sandwich
    By Nicole Melchionda 9 days ago

    13 Biggest Complaints Customers Have About Chick-Fil-A

    Chick-fil-A has spent decades serving delicious chicken, but not all of its customers leave the fast food chain satisfied with their experience.

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  • Person holding a massive burger with lots of toppings and sauce with both hands.
    By Stacie Adams 9 days ago

    This Largely Forgotten Burger Chain Let Customers Add Unlimited Toppings

    Once upon a time, there was a burger chain that pioneered iconic fast-food staples before McDonald's or Burger King could, including unlimited burger toppings.

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  • McDonald's worker in drive-through
    By Greta Pano 10 days ago

    The Ordering Request McDonald's Employees Roll Their Eyes At

    Meal customization is part and parcel of fast food service. However, even at a seasoned chain like McDonald's this burger request could irk workers.

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  • Wendy's chocolate and vanilla Frosty cups surrounded by spoons and fries
    By Taryn Pire 10 days ago

    Why Does Wendy's Vanilla Frosty Keep Disappearing From Its Menu?

    If you're a fan of Wendy's vanilla Frosty, you might have noticed that it sometimes gets booted from the dessert lineup. The reason is pretty simple.

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  • McDonald's burger in clamshell container
    By Nick Pisano 11 days ago

    The 2 Simple Seasonings McDonald's Tosses On Its Burgers

    Many restaurant recipes are shrouded in trade secrets, but the seasoning blend used on McDonald's burgers isn't one of them, perhaps because it's so basic.

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  • Chicken sandwich, nuggets, beverage, and sauces from Chick-fil-A on table.
    By Stacie Adams 12 days ago

    The Chick-Fil-A Controversy That Will Always Haunt The Franchise

    Chick-fil-A is known for its chicken, humorous commercials, being closed on Sundays, and ongoing controversial takes. This fast-food chain has quite the legacy.

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  • Burgers, fries, and a beverage from Whataburger spread out on table.
    By Stacie Adams 12 days ago

    4 Ordering Tips To Get The Best Whataburger Burger

    If you never experiment with Whataburger's beefy handhelds, then every order becomes a missed opportunity. Here are four tasty ways to seize the day!

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  • Spread of Mexican food with tacos and toppings
    By Ashlen Wilder 12 days ago

    This Fast-Casual Mexican Chain Wins Fans With Its Fresh, High-Quality Ingredients

    Fast food isn't known to have the freshest ingredients, but fans and employees say you should choose this Mexican chain over others for its superior options.

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  • Box of McDonald's six-piece Chicken McNuggets
    By Scott Harris-King 12 days ago

    11 Fast Food Items Customers Can't Stop Complaining About In 2026

    Certain menu items from across the spectrum of fast food restaurant chains seem to be getting constant complaints from regular customers in 2026.

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  • Breakfast platter from McDonalds with hash brown, pancakes, eggs, biscuit, sausage
    By Erica Martinez 12 days ago

    Was McDonald's Breakfast Buffet A Real Thing?

    Fast-food chains were different decades ago, changing with the times and customer demand. Many fast-food joints once had all-you-can-eat buffets.

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  • Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich
    By Fiona Taylor 14 days ago

    A Lawsuit Was Sparked By This (Alleged) Unsettling Chick-Fil-A Bun Find

    Chick-fil-A always seems to be in the news for some reason, and this disturbing allegation may have you thinking twice before stopping to get lunch there.

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  • A hand holds up a slightly opened box of Filet-O-Fish inside a car
    By Jay Bual 14 days ago

    What Customers Really Think About McDonald's Filet-O-Fish, According To Reddit

    To get a better picture of the public's opinion on McDonald's Filet-O-Fish, we scoured Reddit to find out what people really think about this sandwich.

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