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  • Fried chicken from KFC in paper plates

    Are These The 11 Spices That Make KFC's Fried Chicken Taste So Good?

    KFC is famously secretive about its famous 11 herbs and spices blend for the iconic fried chicken -- but a leak may have officially revealed the recipe.

    By Katie Moore 2 months ago Read More
  • A woman seated in her car lifts a fry with one hand, while holding onto a burger with her other hand

    What Is Actually Considered Fast Food?

    Fast food is an American staple and has been for decades. But what, precisely, does the term fast food mean? Is there even a clear definition?

    By Cara J Suppa 2 months ago Read More
  • Two In'N'Out double doubles, animal style with extra spread and grilled onions, sit in the company's iconic red tray

    In-N-Out Burger's Secret To Staying Exclusive & Why It Hesitated To Expand Beyond The West Coast

    In-N-Out is famously a West Coast institution, honoring its California roots. Until recently, the company has seen very little eastward expansion, but why?

    By Richard DiCicco 2 months ago Read More
  • KFC food, including a bucket of fried chicken, french fries, a soda, two closed food container boxes, and a KFC paper bag

    The US State With The Most KFC Locations Isn't Kentucky

    While it would be logical to assume that the largest number of KFC locations is likely to be found in the Bluegrass State, that assumption would be incorrect.

    By Cami Cox 2 months ago Read More
  • Pile of extra crispy french fries

    The Popular Wing Chain That Uses Beef Tallow For Delicious, Crispy Fries

    Wings are the name of the game at this fast casual restaurant, but that's not all the chain does. In fact, its fries are famous thanks to being fried in tallow.

    By Katie Moore 2 months ago Read More
  • Box of Taco Bell chicken nuggets with an open dipping sauce and fries in a car with a woman's hand holding a soda

    What Are Taco Bell's Chicken Nuggets Made Of?

    When Taco Bell debuted its Chicken Nuggets, fans eagerly embraced the fast food chain's new product. But this also had many asking about what's in them.

    By Alba Caraceni 2 months ago Read More
  • Fried chicken in a gold bucket surrounded by sauces

    The Fried Chicken Chain In Just 14 US States That Offers Spaghetti On Its Menu

    You might not think of spaghetti as a common fast food item. However, this one fried chicken chain is offering just that — delicious spaghetti and chicken!

    By Alba Caraceni 2 months ago Read More
  • McDonald's Sausage and Egg McMuffin

    Copycat McDonald's Breakfast Sandwiches Aren't Complete Without One Frozen Sausage

    For the ultimate copycat McDonald's breakfast sandwich, this frozen sausage brand is an absolute must — and you can find it at a major retailer.

    By Simone Paget 2 months ago Read More
  • A woman holds a Jack in the Box burger placed in a cardboard box lined with parchment paper

    The Struggling Fast Food Burger Chain Planning To Close Locations And Sell Its Taco Brand

    Fast food chains have been hit hard in 2025, and one major player on the West Coast is slated to close down 200 locations, amidst other big changes.

    By Cara J Suppa 2 months ago Read More
  • A double quarter pounder sits in its box, next to a box of McDonald's fries and a soda

    What's The Difference Between A McDonald's Double Quarter Pounder In The US And Canada's Big Arch Burger?

    International McDonald's menus often offer different versions of items found in the US -- but how different is Canada's Big Arch Burger, really?

    By Food Republic Staff 2 months ago Read More
  • Sauce drips from a McDonald's McCrispy Strip that is piled on top of others

    How Are McDonald's New McCrispy Strips Different From Its Discontinued Chicken Selects?

    McDonald's has officially announced a new chicken strip menu item, but fans are still disappointed, as they long for the crispy, crunchy bite of Chicken Selects

    By Cara J Suppa 2 months ago Read More
  • Multiple platters of fast food items, including burgers, nuggets, and fries, sit on a yellow background

    Iceland Is One Of The Few Places Without This Famous American Fast Food Chain

    It might seem like you can find this massively popular fast food chain practically anywhere around the world -- but not if you take a trip to Iceland.

    By Cami Cox 2 months ago Read More
  • A Snack Wrap-like tortilla filled with chicken, lettuce, and tomato sits against a white background

    Craving A McDonald's Snack Wrap? Try A Close Second At This Fast Food Chain

    McDonald's may have discontinued the famous Snack Wrap, but other rivals saw a gap in the market and took advantage, including this one identical dupe.

    By Cara J Suppa 2 months ago Read More
  • person grabbing a bag from a fast food employee at the drive through

    7 Fast Food Chains That Are Completely Different From When They First Opened Decades Ago

    The fast food landscape has gone through many changes over the decades; here are 7 fast food chains that have changed completely since they first opened.

    By Shantella Huddleston 2 months ago Read More
  • McDonald's breakfast sandwiches

    How To Recreate The Egg On A McDonald's McMuffin Like A Pro

    Achieving a perfectly round egg is arguably the most challenging part of recreating an Egg McMuffin. However, it's easier than you think. Here's what you need.

    By Paige Novak-Goberville 2 months ago Read More
  • A McDonald's Big Mac sits in a box next to a medium fry

    The US State That Inspired A McDonald's Burger Found Exclusively In Europe

    McDonald's franchises located abroad often feature cuisines native to the area, but some international menus take inspiration from the chain's American roots.

    By Erin Metz 2 months ago Read More
  • Many pieces of fried chicken sit in a golden bucket surrounded by dipping sauces

    This $7 Fried Chicken Value Meal Has Fans Calling Out The Chain

    Value meals are great for customers looking to save a few bucks, but one new meal from a popular fired chicken chain just doesn't live up to expectations.

    By Cara J Suppa 2 months ago Read More
  • A close up on a customer filling a cup full of soda at a beverage dispenser

    Why Fast Food Restaurants Have To Choose Between Coke Or Pepsi Products

    You may have noticed that fast food restaurants typically only offer Pepsi or Coke products but not both at the same time; the reason is mostly financial.

    By Erin Metz 2 months ago Read More
  • A Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich on a table surrounded by various Chick-fil-A menu offerings

    Does Chick-Fil-A Put MSG In Its Chicken?

    Chick-Fil-A offers some seriously flavorful chicken -- is the chain's not-so-secret ingredient for amping up all that umami-flavored goodness actually MSG?

    By Food Republic Staff 2 months ago Read More
  • two breakfast sandwiches on table

    McDonald's Vs Dunkin': Which Has The Better Bacon, Egg, And Cheese Sandwich?

    A bacon egg and cheese sandwich is always a good idea for breakfast. But where should you get it from? We compared versions from Dunkin' and McDonald's.

    By Dani Zoeller 2 months ago Read More
  • Freshmade Johnny Rockets burgers with cheese, bacon, and pickles and a side of fries

    What Happened To Johnny Rockets? The History Of The Retro Burger Chain

    Johnny Rockets' kitschy vibe and fast food earned it global fame in the '90s. But the chain is now a shadow of its former self. We trace its rise and fall here.

    By Sean Pagnotti 2 months ago Read More
  • Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) bucket of fried chicken and fries next to boxes of menu items with KFC branding

    The First Ever KFC Wasn't Actually In Kentucky: Here's Where The Famous Fast Food Chain Began

    KFC might have Kentucky in the name, but the first ever franchise location did not open in the namesake state -- it was founded in a state much further west.

    By Shaun Melady 2 months ago Read More
  • A spicy chicken sandwich with sauce, cheese, red onions, and lettuce against a dark background

    The Burger Chain That Just Dropped A New Crunchy Chicken Sandwich With Cajun Flair

    From the looks of this crunchy new chicken sandwich with Cajun flair, things are about to heat up at this fast food establishment's drive-thru!

    By Cami Cox 2 months ago Read More
  • A close up on a Wawa branded red cup

    Wawa Just Opened A New Location Deep In Sheetz Territory

    Wawa and Sheetz have been friendly rivals for years -- but Wawa's newest location in a brand new state may be the start of a much larger competition.

    By Cara J Suppa 2 months ago Read More
  • Burger King hash browns sit on a table inside a restaurant

    Here's What Time Burger King Starts And Stops Serving Breakfast

    If you are craving a breakfast sandwich or an order of potato bites, you better hurry over to Burger King -- the early morning menu only lasts so long.

    By Katie Moore 2 months ago Read More
  • Closeup of fried chicken pieces with breading crumbs flying through the air around them

    Reddit's Ranking Of The Best Fast Food Fried Chicken Is A Battle Of The Top Chains

    The great race to crown the ultimate fast food fried chicken chain rages on -- and according to online discourse, one restaurant is far and away the favorite.

    By Cami Cox 2 months ago Read More
  • A woman wearing a crown, a white dress, and a blue royalty sash prepares to take a bite of a hamburger

    Did Burger King Once Have A 'Queen' Nemesis Chain?

    Millions of people dine at Burger King around the world, but is the fast food chain the only "royal" name on the block? Here's what we found out.

    By Cami Cox 2 months ago Read More
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