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  • Hand holding McDonald's drink

    What's Going On With The Drink Upcharge At McDonald's?

    Consumers are up in arms over hidden upcharges on drinks at McDonald's. What's the deal with this unexpected and costly practice? We're looking for answers!

    By Casey Murphy 10 months ago Read More
  • Burger King Big Fish sandwich

    What Type Of Fish Is In Burger King's Big Fish Sandwich?

    If you've ever wondered what kind of fish is in your Burger King Big Fish sandwich, we have the answer. This is the inside story of a versatile seafood.

    By Alba Caraceni 11 months ago Read More
  • Aerial view of Epic McD in Orlando, Florida

    Where You'll Find The Largest McDonald's Location In The World

    If you think you've enjoyed all McDonald's has to offer, think again. In this U.S. state resides the largest McD's location in the world, with a very big menu.

    By Cami Cox 11 months ago Read More
  • Six pouches full of McDonald's french fries sit on a warming rack

    The Type Of Oil McDonald's Uses For Fries

    McDonald's carefully engineers its menu items to taste both unique and consistent, so naturally, it uses a specific kind of oil to cook its crispy fries.

    By Erin Metz 11 months ago Read More
  • Close up view of a Kiwiburger

    What Is New Zealand's Kiwiburger?

    New Zealand's take on a classic burger is surely unique, but, believe it or not, the Kiwiburger is not named after and does not contain the popular fruit.

    By Sadie Stringer 11 months ago Read More
  • McDonald's Filet-O-Fish sandwich sits on top of serving box

    The Saucy Swap That Will Make Your McDonald's Filet-O-Fish Droolworthy

    McDonald's hacks offer a ton of great menu modifications - one to try the next time you visit is a sauce swap on the Filet-O-Fish that provides a flavor boost.

    By Cami Cox 11 months ago Read More
  • A Wendy's burger sits on a tray, stacked with lettuce, tomato, cheese, and sauce

    What's The Actual Reason Wendy's Burgers Are Square?

    Wendy's is known for its unique, square-shaped burgers. But the reason why the fast food chain's founder chose this shape is more than just restaurant branding.

    By Erin Metz 11 months ago Read More
  • A hand holding a McDonald's vanilla soft serve cone

    Why McDonald's Ice Cream Machine Is Always Down

    Your local McDonald's may not have its ice cream machine running for multiple reasons, but one of them could be rendered moot in the near future.

    By Megan Forrester 11 months ago Read More
  • Paper Taco Bell bag on table in crowded restaurant

    Taco Bell Is Adding A Crispy Fan-Favorite Item To Its December Menu

    Ever wish you could order fast food standbys besides tacos and nacho fries at Taco Bell? The chain is answering your prayers with their latest crispy offering.

    By Jennifer Waldera 11 months ago Read More
  • McDonald's soft serve ice cream cone

    How Is McDonald's Ice Cream So Smooth?

    McDonald's is known for many things, and its creamy, smooth ice cream is one. But just how do they get it so smooth, and why is it called a Vanilla Cone?

    By Shaun Melady 11 months ago Read More
  • A Chick-fil-A store front

    How Does Chick-Fil-A Make Its Signature Lemonade?

    Chick-fil-A's lemonade is the perfect mixture of sweet and sour, and we figured out exactly how to make a batch of the signature drink at home.

    By Jack Rose 11 months ago Read More
  • Large batch of yellow onions

    CDC Declares Onions Are Likely The Source Of McDonald's E. Coli Outbreak

    It's official - the CDC has now declared that onions served on Quarter Pounders are the most likely culprit of the E. coli outbreak linked to the chain.

    By Jennifer Waldera 11 months ago Read More
  • A McDonald's Big Mac sandwich

    McDonald's Encountered A Big Mac-Sized Drop In Customers During E. Coli Outbreak

    In the aftermath of an E. coli outbreak linked to one death (so far) and a rising number of reported illnesses, McDonald's has lost customers.

    By Cami Cox 11 months ago Read More
  • A Subway sandwich filled with tomato, cucumber, olives, carrots, lettuce, and a slice of ham

    Is Subway Skimping On Its Meats? A New Lawsuit Says So

    Subway's famous sandwiches are once again under legal scrutiny, this time for a complaint involving one of the chain's meaty (or rather, not so meaty) subs.

    By Erin Metz 11 months ago Read More
  • Person holding McDonald's ice cream cone in front of Ronald McDonald

    Getting Ice Cream At McDonald's Is Finally Going To Be Easier

    Broken ice cream machines may be a thing of the past at McDonald's thanks to a new copyright exemption that allows locations to fix issues in-house.

    By Cami Cox 11 months ago Read More
  • mcdonalds ice cream cone

    Hack Your McDonald's Ice Cream By Turning It Into A Luscious Apple Treat

    McDonald's soft serve is one of the chain's classic treats. It also provides the perfect base for a number of easy upgrades with other items on the menu.

    By Paige Novak-Goberville 11 months ago Read More
  • A fast food burger and fries

    Can You Still Order A Fast Food Burger When Restaurants Are Serving Breakfast?

    Fast food breakfast is something special, but sometimes, nothing beats a good burger. Here's what you need to know if you have a craving early in the morning.

    By Megan Forrester 11 months ago Read More
  • Taco Bell Decades menu items

    Taco Bell Turns Back Time With Its New Decades Menu Of Fan-Favorite Items

    Taco Bell is offering a tasty throwback with its new Decades Menu. Launching October 31, there are five favorites from times long gone reappearing on the menu.

    By Erin Metz 12 months ago Read More
  • Food food chicken pieces in paper tray

    Break The Status Quo And Incorporate Your Favorite Fast Food Chicken Into Recipes

    To make a delicious and filling meal a cinch, turn to your favorite fast food chicken to incorporate into various dishes -- dinner couldn't be easier.

    By Sharon Rose 12 months ago Read More
  • line of drinks and cup of nugget ice

    Why Sonic Fans Always Make Such A Big Deal Out Of The Ice

    For ice aficionados, nugget ice is the supreme variety, perfect for crunching and keeping drinks cold, and it's home? None other than Sonic Drive-Ins.

    By Sharon Rose 12 months ago Read More
  • Subway ghost pepper bread sandwiches on paper

    We Tried Subway's New Ghost Pepper Bread - It Brings Some Heat

    Subway unveiled their ghost pepper bread -- we tried it on several subs, and let's just say it brings some heat without bringing the fire.

    By Lauren Bair 12 months ago Read More
  • Person holding a big mac

    Turn A McDouble Into A Cheaper Big Mac With A Few Simple Tweaks

    If inflation is getting you down, try this easy ordering hack to get a burger that scratches the itch for a Big Mac, but with the price tag of a McDouble.

    By Erin Metz 12 months ago Read More
  • big mac burger next to box

    The Big Changes You'll See At McDonald's In 2024

    Some brand-new McDonald's features for 2024 are sure to spark excitement from customers, including improved menu items and expansion of a spin-off chain.

    By Chris Sands 12 months ago Read More
  • McDonald's Chicken Big Mac, box

    Review: McDonald's Chicken Big Mac Brings Fast Food Comfort But Could Use More Seasoning

    McDonald's limited-time Chicken Big Mac launches in the U.S. on October 10, 2024. How does it match up to other fast food go-tos in the chicken sandwich game?

    By Lauren Bair 12 months ago Read More
  • closeup of batch of chocolate chip cookies

    What Happened To All The Mrs. Field's Cookie Stores In Malls?

    It used to be that you could find Mrs. Fields in nearly every shopping mall across America, so what happened? Here's what led to changes with the cookie giant.

    By Emily Zogbi 12 months ago Read More
  • McDonald's quarter pounder

    McDonald's Is Suing Major Beef Suppliers For Alleged Price-Fixing

    McDonald's is suing major meat packing companies under the pretense of an alleged beef pricing conspiracy, which could be affecting the price of your Big Mac.

    By Erin Metz October 8th, 2024 Read More
  • McDonald's hamburger

    The Only McDonald's Burger That's Cooked Fresh, Not Frozen

    You may have noticed that one of McDonald's iconic burgers stands out in terms of moisture, taste, and overall satisfaction. That's because it's cooked fresh.

    By Mike McEnaney October 5th, 2024 Read More
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