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  • Young people sitting together on steps eating fast food

    This Fast Food Restaurant Chain Has Younger Generations' Hearts

    It's no secret that teenagers have a strong affinity for fast food; however, out of the many chains available to them, one clearly reigns supreme.

    By Alba Caraceni 22 hours ago Read More
  • Sandwiches and a side of oil from Moe's Italian Sandwiches.

    This 1950s Italian Sandwich Chain Is Still Going Strong In The Northeast

    This beloved Italian sandwich chain based in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, is still going strong after opening its doors to the public in 1959.

    By Cara J Suppa 1 day ago Read More
  • Animal Style Double-Doubles from In-N-Out Burger.

    How To Order An In-N-Out Animal Style Burger At McDonald's

    In-N-Out is famed for its fresh, never-frozen burgers and not-so-secret menu, but if you don't live near one, you can attempt to replicate it at McDonald's.

    By Jennifer Waldera 2 days ago Read More
  • McDonald's food on a tray

    11 Biggest Changes To McDonald's In 2026 So Far

    From its domestic and international menus to its physical restaurants and rewards program, McDonald's has introduced some major changes in 2026 so far.

    By Cara J Suppa 3 days ago Read More
  • The checkout area in an empty Walmart.

    The Beloved Mexican Fast Food Chain That's In Some Walmart Stores

    Beyond the well-known McDonald’s outposts, an extremely beloved Mexican-inspired fast food chain also operates within select Walmart locations.

    By Cara J Suppa 3 days ago Read More
  • Arby's roast beef sandwiches.

    Arby's Roast Beef Sandwich Gets A Crunchy Upgrade With This Simple Tip

    While Arby's roast beef sandwiches are absolutely iconic, a single technique can elevate the experience by adding some serious crunch and flavor.

    By Max Dean 4 days ago Read More
  • Homemade fish and chips on a plate

    7 Chain Restaurants With The Best Fried Seafood, According To Customers

    Have a hankering for fried seafood, like calamari or fish sticks or fried shrimp? Take a trip to one of these chain restaurants for the best friend seafood.

    By Nick Bythrow 6 days ago Read More
  • A diner holding a fast-food sandwich makes the thumbs down sign.

    5 Fast Food Burger Chains That Are Overpriced, According To Customers

    Let's be so for real: Fast food prices have skyrocketed across the board (thanks inflation), but these burger joints have customers complaining in particular.

    By Cami Cox 7 days ago Read More
  • Various In-N-Out burgers on a red tray.

    Can You Actually Order A Gorilla Style Burger At In-N-Out?

    You might have seen people on social media raving about a new "secret-menu" item at In-N-Out called Gorilla Style, but is it real or is it clout?

    By Food Republic Staff 8 days ago Read More
  • Four In-N-Out burgers in a red tray.

    The 3-Word Request That Quadruples Your In-N-Out Burger Portions

    If you want to quadruple your burger (yes, that's right: get four whole patties and slices of cheese) when eating at In-N-Out, just say three words.

    By Food Republic Staff 10 days ago Read More
  • Box of KFC behind containers with mashed potatoes and gravy

    6 Facts Most People Don't Know About KFC Mashed Potatoes

    A trip to KFC hardly feels complete without a side of mashed potatoes and gravy, but there's more to these seemingly simple spuds than meets the eye.

    By Kevin Haggerty 10 days ago Read More
  • A McMuffin sits on its wrapper

    Elevate Your McDonald's Breakfast With This Easy Egg McMuffin Ordering Trick

    No one denies that Egg McMuffins are pretty tasty as they come, but if you want to amp up the flavor, you need to order it with this easy addition.

    By Cara J Suppa 12 days ago Read More
  • Close-up of a plate of crispy onion rings in front of a burger

    The 9 Best Fast Food Onion Rings, According To Customers

    From Jack In The Box to Culver's, these fast food restaurants are serving up some of the best onion rings in the game that you won't want to skip ordering.

    By Nick Bythrow 12 days ago Read More
  • A Culver's customer hands a credit to a drive-thru worker

    The Sneaky Upcharge Culver's Doesn't Warn You About

    If you regularly shop at Culver's, enjoying butterburgers or fried cheese curds, you may have been getting upcharged without even knowing it.

    By Cami Cox 13 days ago Read More
  • Person ordering off of a tablet at restaurant.

    How Dining Kiosks And Service Tablets Trick Customers Into Paying More

    You might think that, since you can see the price as it goes up, using a dining kiosk or service tablet would help you spend less, but the opposite is true.

    By Nikita Ephanov 13 days ago Read More
  • A chef spoons sauce onto a plate of vegetables

    5 Well-Known Restaurant Chains That Make Their Food From Scratch

    Not all restaurants make things from scratch. Some use frozen, premade, or otherwise less than fresh ingredients. However, these chains use only fresh.

    By Cara J Suppa 14 days ago Read More
  • Someone holds two bags of Chick-fil-A sandwiches.

    Here's How Much Chick-Fil-A Franchise Owners Actually Make

    Each year, more than 40,000 people apply to become Chick-fil-A franchise owner-operators — but how much do those who actually make the cut earn?

    By Alba Caraceni 14 days ago Read More
  • Vanilla milkshake with colored sprinkles and a red and white striped straw.

    This Fast Food Restaurant Made Cup Cake Shakes In The Late 2000s

    In the late 2000s, there was one fast food chain that went above and beyond, bringing together both milkshakes and the then-trendy cupcakes.

    By Jennifer Waldera 15 days ago Read More
  • Fast-food worker in a red uniform wearing a headset and holding a food tray

    This Fast Food Burger Chain Has A Surprisingly Strict Dress Code For Employees

    When you head out to grab a fast food burger, you might not be thinking about how the employees look, but it's highly important at this one chain.

    By Cami Cox 16 days ago Read More
  • Animal style fries from In-N-Out

    Avoid Soggy In-N-Out Animal Style Fries With A Simple Ordering Request

    If you love animal fries from In-N-Out, but you hate how soggy they can get on the ride home from the drive-thru, try this ordering hack instead.

    By Alba Caraceni 16 days ago Read More
  • A plate of fish and chips.

    How The Largest Fast Food Fish Chain Lost 1,000 Locations

    At its peak, this fast-food fish chain operated more than 1,400 locations across the United States; now, only around 400 remain. But what happened?

    By Max Dean 17 days ago Read More
  • Pictured Chick-Fil-A meal inside store.

    The Spicy Chick-Fil-A Menu Item That's Not At Every Location

    Craving spice? The Spicy Chick-fil-A Cool Wrap is a hidden menu gem. We investigate why fans crave it and why it's totally worth the search.

    By Nikita Ephanov 18 days ago Read More
  • Person being handed food from a drive thru

    The Cheapest Fast Food Chain Breakfast Sandwich Is Hardly A Meal

    While you'll generally find the cheapest breakfast sandwiches at one particular fast food chain, the portion you receive for that low price is hardly a meal.

    By Alba Caraceni 18 days ago Read More
  • A Filet-O-Fish on top of a McDonald's box.

    The Pricey McDonald's Filet-O-Fish Addition That's More Work Than It's Worth

    If you ask us, pairing the humble Filet-O-Fish from McDonald's with this pricey addition is a trend that results in little more than an expensive mistake.

    By Max Dean 19 days ago Read More
  • A Chipotle takeaway bag and a bowl.

    Here's What Happens To Chipotle's Leftover Food

    Chipotle is one of the best fast casual chains around, but with that popularity must come at least some food waste. What does Chipotle do with its leftovers?

    By Max Dean 19 days ago Read More
  • A Filet-O-Fish in a box.

    This McDonald's Filet-O-Fish Addition Gives Your Sandwich A Tasty Crunch

    McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is pretty iconic on its own, but if you want to add a little crunch to each bite, just order it with this easy addition.

    By Max Dean 19 days ago Read More
  • Pack of Wendy's ground beef at the grocery store

    Where Wendy's Sources Its Iconic Beef

    As a major fast food chain, Wendy's doesn't get all its beef from the same farm. However, you can be sure all of its burgers meet these quality benchmarks.

    By Nikita Ephanov 20 days ago Read More
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