Jack Box of Jack in the Box has a ping-pong clown head, but clowning around is hardly the image he portrays. From his weird head to his hobbies and commercial successes, here's everything you ever wanted to know -- or perhaps never even thought about -- when it comes to Jack Box.
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Occasionally, a restaurant will rustle something up that, for one reason or another, costs more than a month of most people's rent. From $500 milkshakes to $5-a-kernel popcorn, to the ice cream which costs more than a car, here are a few of the most outrageously priced menu items ever sold.
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These food brands hoped their strategies would net them higher profits and a wider customer base (and spent big bucks in the process), but they often ended up on the opposite side of the coin. Sales declined, customers dwindled, and investors were left scratching their heads about what went wrong.
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Almost every fast-food establishment nowadays seems to have their own hot sauce meant to intimidate the weak and entice the brave. However, as you can imagine, not every one of them is worth dousing your meal in. We're ranking fast food hot sauce, form worst to best.
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Steak 'n Shake's menu features a large assortment of options, from breakfast foods to unique spaghetti dishes, and their iconic Steakburgers and milkshakes — but not everything is worth your time. This is what you should and shouldn't order from the Steak 'n Shake menu, ranked from worst to best.
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Not every new addition to the McDonald's menu ends up being a success, as the long list of menu items that are no longer available shows us. It's unlikely that you'll ever be able to order most of these foods from McDonald's again, no matter how tasty they sound.
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Firehouse Subs have numbered all of their hot sauces on a scale from one to 10, so you know just how hot the sauce will be and what level you can handle. But for spicy food lovers, there's Firehouse Subs' hot sauce challenge. Here's what you ned to know about Firehouse Subs' challenge.
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Wendy's serves millions of Frostys each year, so there must be a reason we're all so crazy for them. But what is it? What exactly makes Wendy's Frostys so good? We decided to take a look. This is why Wendy's Frostys are so delicious.
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It's easy to grab a bag of food from the McDonald's drive-thru and not put a lot of thought into what you're getting. From the McGriddle to the ever-evolving Dollar Menu, McDonald's just wouldn't be McDonald's without these unique offerings that you can't find anywhere else.
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While many of these fast food mascots might seem rather dull on the surface, look a little closer and you'll begin to notice some strange, maybe even unsettling qualities. They all have one goal in common, however, to get you in the door and eating. If you ignore their odd traits, that's on you.
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When it comes to food, Disneyland does not disappoint. But while you happily gobble up ginormous turkey legs and suck down refreshing Dole Whips as you stroll down Main Street, you've probably never stopped to think about the story behind some of the most iconic Disneyland fare.
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Many have found respite at Waffle House in the midst of a long road trip, with the infamous yellow sign signaling for them to take a break from their journey, or for a late-night meal after one too many with friends. According to the Waffle House website, every location is open 24 hours a day.
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When it comes down to making that cash, Starbucks essentially has three different sources of revenue: coffee shops, convenience stores, and grocery stores. Which part, though, nets the coffee giant the most money?
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Panda Express — the nation's top Asian restaurant chain according to Restaurant Business — is following other chains' actions during the pandemic. A press release announced that the menu options have been limited to a small selection of some of their top sellers.
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Like many things IKEA, they come in packaging with a name that most of us probably can't pronounce properly. But its name aside, ALLEMANSRÄTTEN is so iconic people who go to IKEA make this the last (or first) thing they pick up. And now, for the first time, you can make them at home.
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Your basic iced Dunkin' Classic blend coffee is actually the very best thing you can drink at DD. So why not stock up on the bottled version of DD iced coffee, available at pretty much any grocery or convenience store? But bottled iced coffee is a Dunkin' don't.
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If you're a fan of Chick-fil-A or their famous sauce (and really, who can have one without the other?) there's a good chance you have some questions. How was it invented? And what in the world is it made of? Keep reading to find out about this sauce's crazy roots.
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If you're vegan or lactose intolerant, love Starbucks, and dream of coffee and lattes made with oatmilk, have we got news for you. In a corporate blog post covering a variety of Starbucks news, Starbucks says it's now planning to offer oatmilk in all stores across the U.S. starting this spring.
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At a time when many indie restaurants are struggling with the transition to a takeout and delivery-only model and many are having to close their doors altogether, it's the larger chains like Panda Express that are stepping up to feed a hungry (and bored) nation of self-quarantiners.
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It's tough to make it through childhood without a trip to a Rainforest Cafe, whose motto is "A wild place to shop and eat. The restaurant is lauded (or infamous, depending on how you look at it) for its over-the-top rainforest theme, featuring fish, gardens, and storms.
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While everybody loves pizza, opinions are divided as to whether the crust is actually worth eating or not. Pizza Hut has been trying to do something about the whole boring crust issue for the last 25 years, and their latest innovation is pretty clever.
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Taco Bell cinnamon twists, the undisputed star of the chain's Cravings Value Menu, are a delicious, almost-addictive, and yet still somehow kind of mysterious snack. The real mystery, however, lies in the fact that nobody seems really sure just how these crunchy little treats are made.
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One of the best days of the year just got an extension. Yes, National Donut Day is being celebrated for an entire week this year at your favorite Krispy Kreme location.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has created a new niche market for those chain restaurants who are nimble enough to change and adapt their business models. To this end, a growing number of fast food chains like Subway, Potbelly, and Panera are doubling as grocery stores for their patrons.
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Okay, so you already love Kentucky Fried Chicken's chicken, right? Well, are you game to try a 3D-printed version of KFC nuggets? The company is teaming up with a research lab in Moscow, Russia, to produce lab-grown nuggets that have the same taste and texture as the real thing.
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Considering that McDonald's sells more hamburgers than anybody else on the planet, it's not surprising that their beef gets a lot of attention. Unsettling rumors aside, one still has to wonder just how McDonald's goes about handling its meat.
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Arby's is proving true to its 'We Have The Meats' tagline with the release of a new chicken sandwich that boasts a lot of flavor. The fast food chain debuted the Chicken Cheddar Ranch Sandwich earlier this week and it's aptly named, based on its ingredients.
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