10 Defunct Restaurant Chains Every Boomer Remembers
From roadside restaurants and fast food joints to revolutionary automats, these chains that were fixtures of midcentury America are now for the history books.
Read MoreFrom roadside restaurants and fast food joints to revolutionary automats, these chains that were fixtures of midcentury America are now for the history books.
Read MoreAt the suggestion of its loyal customers, BK debuted a twist on a classic sandwich in 2026, and it got rave reviews. See which burger had people talking!
Read MoreWondering who's behind this Midwestern fast food chain's spuds? Fun fact: The provider is actually not in the region the chain is headquartered in!
Read MoreBoth Culver's and Shake Shack have passionate fanbases thanks to their delicious burgers – which is why we were so keen to find out which chain does it best.
Read MoreThe best thing since sliced bread might well be sliced pizza. Little Caesars demonstrated as much with these simple but effective offerings.
Read MoreFast food chains often cycle through menu items, but you'd be forgiven for not knowing these sides were ever even an option at your go-to restaurant.
Read MoreFast food cheeseburgers may seem like an overdone category, but this creative chain found a distinctly Southern way to spruce up this classic in 2026.
Read MoreFast food fans who reside in parts of the Southern U.S. can start their morning with a crunch by ordering this chain's new breakfast sandwich.
Read MoreMcDonald's has been around long enough that many of its discontinued menu items, like this fruit-laden breakfast treat, have developed their own fandom.
Read MoreWhether you prefer your pulled pork sauced or not, with coleslaw or just piled high — here's where to go to find the very best in your state.
Read MoreJust when you thought you'd found your go-to fast food order, suddenly something tastes off. Customers called out these chains for some unsavory changes.
Read MoreBurger King gets its chicken from one of the largest chicken suppliers in the U.S. This company also supplies chicken for McDonald's, Taco Bell, and KFC.
Read MoreBurger King Whoppers were made to be large and filling, an entire meal in one with meat, veggies, and a bun, but oddly, a popular burger companion was left off.
Read MoreBurger King and McDonald's offer fish sandwiches made of Alaskan pollock, but that's where similarities end. Which one is a better value depends on preference.
Read MoreBurger King starts serving breakfast bright and early in the morning, but all good things must come to an end. Find out what time BK stops serving breakfast.
Read MoreCatchy slogans and Cajun seasonings accompanied Popeyes on its way to becoming king of the chicken sandwich wars, but its crown may be too heavy to hold.
Read MoreWhile there's not exactly a shortage of fast food breakfast items around today, but we're still mourning these long-lost gems from the 1990s.
Read MoreWith its cheese curds and burgers, Culver's captures the taste of America's Dairyland. So you may not associate its minority owner with this Alabama-born chain.
Read MoreWhether we're ordering it from Panda Express or P.F. Chang's, orange chicken gets a green light. However, the chains won't give you the same bang for your buck.
Read MoreChick-fil-A doesn't just do lunch. When our reviewer tried its breakfast sandwiches, they named this lackluster handheld as the worst, hands down.
Read MoreRemember when this catchy Burger King jingle would get stuck in your head for days? Well, learn who you can thank for the earworm all these years later.
Read MoreOne of 2026's best new fast food items was a creamy McDonald's sauce you may not be able to get anymore. Find out what it was and why it should be brought back.
Read MoreYou've probably heard the old saying, "The customer is always right." One person proved it correct by inspiring this meaty Jersey Mike's sandwich.
Read MoreNext time you hit the McDonald's drive-thru, forget ordering a soda; try this chilled, refreshing drink (available in two flavors) that customers just love.
Read MoreA limited-time menu item created a lot of stir this year, and it involved a yummy hot honey glaze. Learn which chain had a sammie that was off the chain.
Read MoreThere's a limited-time menu item at this fast food chain that has people talking, and it's a surprisingly popular Southern dish turned into a sandwich.
Read MoreA modern eatery specializing in Soviet-era dishes isn't a concept you see much, but a place in Portland pulls it off so well that I return again and again.
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