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  • Tight close-up of Condado Tacos' high-protein Swole Bowl

    This Midwestern Mexican Chain's Burrito Bowls Pack Up To 61 Grams Of Protein

    It's not just the meat and poultry contributing to the protein count in this Mexican chain's beloved burrito bowl. Black beans and cheese pack a punch as well.

    By Alba Caraceni 25 days ago Read More
  • An array of Mexican food sits on a colorful table

    The Mexican Fast Food Chain That Trumps Chipotle In Colorado

    While Chipotle remains one of America's top-performing Mexican chains, it couldn't quite edge out the competition for the No. 1 spot in Colorado.

    By Cara J Suppa 26 days ago Read More
  • A classic burger paired with fries.

    10 Fast Food Burgers With The Most Protein

    If you want to amp up on your protein, but you need some quick eats, you don't need to compromise. You can get huge amounts from these fast food burgers.

    By Max Dean 27 days ago Read More
  • A variety of McDonald's breakfast items sit on a tray

    'The McValue Tag Makes This Even Funnier': This McDonald's Breakfast Item Is Totally Overpriced

    While some prices fluctuate due to your region, seeing this simple breakfast item listed at a sky-high price shocked Redditors at the drastic climb.

    By Cara J Suppa 27 days ago Read More
  • A vintage McDonald's bag.

    McDonald's In The 1980s: Reddit Still Misses This DIY Burger

    McDonald's has had some major flops in its day, but this particular item was a success in its heyday, back in the 1980s, so much that Redditors still miss it.

    By Max Dean 28 days ago Read More
  • McDonald's burger placed on top box

    Redditors Noticed McDonald's Cheese Doesn't Melt Anymore. Does It?

    In some corners of the internet, like Reddit, people are claiming that McDonald's cheeseburger cheese no longer melts, but is there any truth to this?

    By Nikita Ephanov 29 days ago Read More
  • Various chocolate shakes from fast food restaurants lined up on a table

    The Absolute Best Fast Food Chocolate Milkshake Is From An Underrated Chain

    When it comes to fast food milkshakes (especially chocolate), certain establishments rise above the rest. Our taste tester ranked this place the very best.

    By Food Republic Staff 30 days ago Read More
  • The Denver cityscape in Colorado at sunset

    5 Chain Restaurants That Were Founded In Colorado

    Given Colorado’s reputation as one of the top foodie states in the U.S., it is no surprise that so many successful restaurant chains originated there.

    By Cami Cox 30 days ago Read More
  • A fast food employee hands a customer their food in a drive-thru

    The Customer Fast Food Drive-Thru Pet Peeve That Can Add To Your Wait Time

    There is a certain etiquette customers should maintain when ordering from a drive-thru, but customers have a pet peeve all their own as well.

    By Cara J Suppa 1 month ago Read More
  • Drive-thru customer in car receiving a fast food bag

    20 Fast Food Menu Items With Over 30 Grams Of Protein

    With many fast-food items packing more than 30 grams of protein, a quick trip to the drive-thru can give you a massive head start on your daily macro goals.

    By Cami Cox 1 month ago Read More
  • McCrispy sandwiches on a table in their boxes

    McDonald's Hot Honey Menu Review: Here's What's Actually Worth Ordering

    McDonald's rolled out a new Hot Honey menu, adding its new condiment to some beloved items. We tried the full menu to uncover what's actually worth getting.

    By Dani Zoeller 1 month ago Read More
  • Five Chick-fil-A cow mascots jump in the air in front of a Chick-fil-A restaurant

    Chick-Fil-A's Mascot Evolution From The 1970s To Now

    McDonald's has Ronald McDonald, and KFC has Colonel Sanders, but Chick-fil-A's mascot has not only changed designs repeatedly, it has changed species.

    By Cami Cox 1 month ago Read More
  • Cheeseburger with pickles, lettuce, tomato, onion, and sauce in the foreground with another burger in the background.

    We Ranked The 9 Best American Burger Chains

    From Shake Shack to McDonald's to Culver's, we put these American burger chains up against each other to uncover which was truly the best of the best.

    By Nick Bythrow 1 month ago Read More
  • a sandwich and drink served in basket

    Why Some Fast Food Restaurants Serve Items In A Basket

    You might notice, especially if you sit down at a fast food place, that some quick-eat spots serve food in baskets with little paper liners. Why is that?

    By Nikita Ephanov 1 month ago Read More
  • McDonalds items on a tray

    McDonald's Fans Still Crave This Discontinued '90s Tex-Mex Menu Item

    One long-gone McDonald's item from the 1990s that continues to stir up nostalgia among fans of the Golden Arches is a short-lived Tex-Mex option.

    By Max Dean 1 month ago Read More
  • Chili with ground beef, beans, and corn in a blue bowl on a wooden surface

    This Fast Food Restaurant Sells Chili By The Bucket

    If you're craving chili, and you need a whole bucket load stat, then you should try heading to this fast food joint. The location nearest you might have it.

    By Alba Caraceni 1 month ago Read More
  • Lineup of six different fast food milkshakes on a white counter

    Ranking 7 Fast Food Chocolate Milkshakes From Worst To Best

    When the craving for something chocolatey hits, a milkshake always satisfies. But which fast food joint serves the best one? We tasted seven to find out.

    By Emily M Alexander 1 month ago Read More
  • Golden curly fries are piled near a glass ramekin of ketchup

    5 Fast Food Restaurants That Have Curly Fries On The Menu

    Love yourself some curly fries and want the convenience of fast food? While not common by any means, you're still in luck. A few places serve them.

    By Cami Cox 2 months ago Read More
  • Close-up of a plate of biscuits drenched in gravy.

    The 7 Best Biscuits & Gravy You Can Find At Chain Restaurants

    While you won't find biscuits and gravy at every chain restaurant, there are quite a few you can find it at. These are the best ones out there at chains.

    By Nick Bythrow 2 months ago Read More
  • four sub sandwiches on a wooden board

    The Jersey Mike's Sub You Should Think Twice About Ordering

    Listen, we love a good Jersey Mike's sub as much as the next person, but there is one that our taste tester ranked last, and for a very good reason.

    By Simone Paget 2 months ago Read More
  • Sheetz convenience store

    7 Sheetz Menu Items You Should Order, And 7 You Should Probably Avoid

    Sheetz is a gas station, but the food there is also, well, gas. These are the Sheetz menu items you should order, and the ones you should probably skip.

    By Sophie Morelli 2 months ago Read More
  • Box of Chick-fil-A nuggets

    What To Know Before Ordering Chick-Fil-A's Chicken Nuggets

    Chick-fil-A's famous chicken nuggets actually have a storied history to them, as well as some general important information you should know about them.

    By Kevin Haggerty 2 months ago Read More
  • A pile of beaver plushies sits in a Buc-ee's

    The Wholesome Reason Buc-Ee's Mascot Is A Beaver

    Buc-ee's has a fanbase that keeps growing as the gas station-convenience store hybrid expands, but why is the chain's adorable mascot a beaver?

    By Cara J Suppa 2 months ago Read More
  • Whataburger burgers, fries, and drink

    Why Whataburger Is Seemingly Everywhere Now

    Precisely because of its strong regional identity, Whataburger's ever-growing expansion has perhaps come as a surprise to some of its loyal fans.

    By Nikita Ephanov 2 months ago Read More
  • Various Domino's foods including pizza

    We Wish This Domino's Fast Food Policy Still Existed

    While Domino's still offers a satisfaction guarantee to its customers, we wish this old policy still existed, even though it has been lost to time.

    By Cara J Suppa 2 months ago Read More
  • A Filet-O-Fish sits on its box

    What Gives McDonald's Filet-O-Fish That Square Shape?

    McDonald's is famous for its burgers (as well as fries and stellar Coca-Cola), but it pioneered the fast food fish sandwich, too! But why is it square?

    By Max Dean 2 months ago Read More
  • Pieces of Popeyes fried chicken

    Here's Why Popeyes Marinates Its Fried Chicken For 12 Hours

    Popeyes' solid marinating and battering techniques, mixed with precision frying, produce the same delicious fried chicken at every location, every time.

    By Jack Rose 2 months ago Read More
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