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  • Several buckets of KFC fried chicken.

    How To Get Fresh KFC Chicken, According To Reddit

    Is there anything more disappointing than ordering what you expect to be hot, crispy KFC chicken and getting soggy slop? Get the freshest every time.

    By Max Dean 54 min ago Read More
  • A McDonald's sign outside in Rome.

    The McDonald's Built On Top Of Ancient Roman Ruins

    Europe is full of thousands of years of history, so it was almost par the course that a McDonald's development unearthed priceless Roman ruins.

    By Andrea Carlo 14 hours ago Read More
  • Prepared turkey burger served with fries.

    Why Turkey Burgers Aren't A Common Fast Food Menu Item

    The dominance of chicken burgers at fast food chains highlights America's love for poultry. But what explains the lack of turkey burgers on major menus?

    By Nikita Ephanov 15 hours ago Read More
  • A meaty Arby's sandwich, curly fries, and a soft drink.

    Make Your Arby's Sandwich Extra Cheesy With This Easy Addition

    While Arby's is famous for piling meat onto its sandwiches, you can easily take the cheesiness of your meal to the next level with one simple addition.

    By Cami Cox 17 hours ago Read More
  • A hand holding a Crunchwrap.

    Elevate Your Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme With These 5 Ordering Tips

    If you love a Crunchwrap Supreme but want to change things up a little, then we have the perfect list for you! Here are some of the best ways to switch it up.

    By Carlos C Olaechea 18 hours ago Read More
  • Two Shake Shack burgers and a drink.

    What Shake Shack Does With Its Leftovers

    Fortunately, as a company known for redefining the fast food industry, Shake Shack has an efficient system in place for handling its leftover food.

    By Max Dean 1 day ago Read More
  • Prepared Chick-Fil-A food and drinks in takeout containers laid out on a table.

    The Nostalgic Chick-Fil-A Side You Can No Longer Order Has An Official Recipe

    Chick-fil-A may have retired its carrot and raisin salad after four decades, but when it did, thankfully it anticipated some sadness and released the recipe.

    By Nikita Ephanov 2 days ago Read More
  • Chick-fil-A food and drinks in packaging.

    This Chick-Fil-A Menu Item Has The Most Fiber

    Let's be honest: Fast food isn't exactly famous for its nutritional prowess. However, one menu item at Chick-fil-A packs an impressive 14 grams of fiber.

    By Max Dean 2 days ago Read More
  • A fast food meal of burgers and fries.

    5 Classic Fast Food Restaurants That Were Founded In The Midwest

    Sure, industry giant McDonald's may have started in California, but the Midwest actually birthed an impressive variety of popular fast food chains.

    By Nikita Ephanov 2 days ago Read More
  • Appetizing breakfast platter with pancakes, eggs, and bacon.

    12 Best-Value Breakfast Chain Restaurants

    Breakfast may be the most important meal of the day, but everyone still wants value. From drive-thru to casual dining, these breakfast chains offer the most.

    By Molly E. Sandwell 3 days ago Read More
  • A paper cup of Burger King onion rings

    How Does Burger King Make Its Onion Rings?

    Burger King has some of the best onion rings around, but it's not because the chain carefully selects each vegetable or uses some secret frying technique.

    By Jack Rose 3 days ago Read More
  • A fast food employee handing a customer an order in a drive thru.

    This Fast Food Chain Is The Most Likely To Get Orders Wrong

    If you want to ensure that your order is correct when getting a meal at a fast food fried chicken chain, then you'll probably want to avoid this famous spot.

    By Shelby Gruber 4 days ago Read More
  • A McDonald's breakfast platter sits on a table.

    The Beloved Breakfast Food McDonald's Doesn't Season With Salt

    You might think that practically everything that McDonald's makes comes with a fresh seasoning of salt after it's cooked, but this isn't the case.

    By Cara J Suppa 5 days ago Read More
  • A Chick-fil-A brownie and beverage.

    Are Chick-Fil-A Brownies Made Fresh?

    While Chick-fil-A's desserts — especially the Chocolate Fudge Brownie — are a hit with customers, are they actually baked fresh by employees in the kitchen?

    By Cara J Suppa 5 days ago Read More
  • Plate of fish and chips with a sandwich in the background

    The Best Fast Food Seafood Menu Items Beyond A Fish Sandwich

    Though a fried fish sandwich is a go-to seafood item at many fast food restaurants, these choices are delicious, too, and worth your time and money.

    By Kevin Haggerty 6 days ago Read More
  • Two McDonald's breakfast sandwiches with hash browns and a coffee.

    How Much McDonald's Breakfast Food You Could Buy With $5 In The 1980s

    Were McDonald's 1980s breakfast prices a better bargain than today's? How much could $5 get you in the morning at the Golden Arches back then?

    By Alba Caraceni 6 days ago Read More
  • Hands hold a burger from Swensons.

    This Retro Fast Food Chain Has Been Flipping Burgers In Ohio Since The '30s

    Anyone who has traveled through Ohio has likely spotted a certain regional burger chain — one that has been flipping patties since the 1930s.

    By Cara J Suppa 7 days ago Read More
  • A Chick-fil-A sandwich, nuggets, and drink.

    Does Chick-Fil-A Have Locations In The UK?

    Chick-fil-A operates more than 3,000 locations across three continents, but does the massively successful chicken chain have locations in the United Kingdom?

    By Max Dean 7 days ago Read More
  • A double cheeseburger being wrapped at Five Guys.

    The Pricey Burger Chain That Doesn't Use Seasoning On Its Patties

    This pricey burger chain actually doesn't season its patties at all, believing that the beef is flavorful enough without any salt and pepper.

    By Carlos C Olaechea 7 days ago Read More
  • A Chick-fil-A employee hands a customer a milkshake.

    Why Chick-Fil-A's Milkshakes Taste So Good, According To Reddit

    Customers can't get enough of Chick-fil-A's creamy milkshakes, and according to Reddit, there's a reason the frozen treats taste so darn good.

    By Cara J Suppa 8 days ago Read More
  • McDonald's chicken nuggets with fries.

    Why McDonald's Will Probably Never Have Hand-Breaded Chicken

    Sure, chicken nuggets are delicious, but is there a reason a major fast-food chain like McDonald's doesn't offer hand-breaded chicken as well?

    By Cara J Suppa 8 days ago Read More
  • A 7-Eleven worker pulls a hot dog from a roller grill

    7-Eleven's Meal Deal Gets You All Of This For Just $3

    7-Eleven is known for its inexpensive eats, but did you know you can get an entire meal (which is customizable), all for only a measly $3 with its app?

    By Cami Cox 9 days ago Read More
  • An assortment of fast foods, including burgers, fries, potato wedges, chicken nuggets, and chicken tenders.

    7 Fast Food Chains That Still Have Value Menus

    With prices rising and dining out becoming ever more expensive, value menus have all but disappeared. Here are seven that have stuck around, despite it all.

    By Carlos C Olaechea 9 days ago Read More
  • An image of Colonel Harland Sanders.

    Why Colonel Sanders Disliked KFC's Mashed Potatoes Gravy

    The person behind KFC's success was Colonel Sanders, but fans might not know that his vision for the chain's gravy was lost somewhere down the line.

    By Max Dean 9 days ago Read More
  • A Chick-fil-A meal.

    The 2017 Chick-Fil-A Lawsuit That Featured A (Rumored) Bun Straight Out Of A Nightmare

    Despite Chick-fil-A's stellar reputation, a customer allegedly discovered a nightmare-inducing, off-menu addition in their sandwich, leading to a lawsuit.

    By Max Dean 9 days ago Read More
  • A bucket of KFC fried chicken next to a side of fries and two boxes of chicken.

    The Cost Of A Bucket Of Chicken At KFC In The '60s Vs 2026

    You might see the price of a bucket of chicken at KFC from the 1960s and think to yourself, gee, I wish it was still priced the same, but what about inflation?

    By Carlos C Olaechea 11 days ago Read More
  • A Filet-O-Fish in its box inside of a car.

    How A US And UK McDonald's Filet-O-Fish Are Different

    Sure, at first glance, McDonald's Filet-O-Fish look pretty much the same in the United Kingdom as they do in the United States, but they are different.

    By Max Dean 12 days ago Read More
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