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  • A restaurant employee hands off a bag of takeout while ringing up the total for the customer.

    The Customer Takeout Order Behavior That Angers Servers

    If you order takeout on the regular (or even just occasionally), then make sure to avoid doing this one particular thing that annoys nearly every server.

    By Cara J Suppa 1 min ago Read More
  • Texas Roadhouse's dinner rolls in a basket.

    This Steakhouse Restaurant Chain Always Makes Its Bread Fresh

    While many U.S. restaurant chains cut costs by compromising on ingredients and pre-making sauces, one popular steakhouse chain still bakes its bread fresh.

    By Carlos C Olaechea 4 hours ago Read More
  • Interior of an Irish pub with a performer on stage and Irish flags

    Think Twice Before Ordering These Irish Pub Foods And Drinks

    Before you order at an Irish pub, know the difference between traditional Irish dishes, the ingredients, and popular impostors that may not be what they seem.

    By Jessica Santina 5 hours ago Read More
  • A top down view of a tray full of fries and several different types of burgers from Carl's Jr.

    The Brilliant Carl's Jr. Burger Concept Inflation Destroyed

    Once upon a time, when food was less expensive, Carl's Jr. launched a campaign that was clever, tasty, and oh-so satisfying. Unfortunately, it couldn't survive.

    By Andrea Carlo 7 hours ago Read More
  • A ButterBurger with cheese at Culver's

    Culver's Deluxe Vs Butterburger: The Difference Between The Menu Items

    ButterBurgers are the ultimate Culver's specialty — but what exactly is the difference between a standard ButterBurger and a Culver's Deluxe?

    By Carlos C Olaechea 23 hours ago Read More
  • Classic cheeseburger photographed.

    This Underrated Fast Food Chain Was The First To Sell 1 Billion Burgers

    One billion burgers is a lot of burgers, and you may think that number was reached only recently. Here's the chain that managed it much further in the past.

    By Nikita Ephanov 2 days ago Read More
  • A server helping a couple order their meal

    The Question To Ask Your Server Before Ordering The Main Course At A Restaurant

    When dining at a restaurant, it can be tempting to ask a server what their favorite meal is or what's popular, but there is a better question you can ask.

    By Alba Caraceni 2 days ago Read More
  • A Culver's sandwich sits next to a Culver's milkshake.

    Culver's Customers Say This Sandwich Is Slept On

    Looking to try something new? Fans say this overlooked item is one of the best things on the menu. Check out the reviews before your next drive-thru run.

    By Cami Cox 3 days ago Read More
  • Exterior shot of an Olive Garden with the sign foregrounded

    10 Olive Garden Hidden Gems You Should Order

    Olive Garden is more than just the basics. These hidden gems are totally worth ordering, from DIY steak marsala to Italian sodas to raspberry sauce for zeppole.

    By Eli Cohen 3 days ago Read More
  • Someone holds up an Olive Garden branded Andes Mint over a table full of the chocolates.

    There's A Reason Those Complimentary Mints Taste Better At Olive Garden

    Do you love those complimentary Andes Mints that Olive Garden gives out at the end of a meal? You aren't alone, and yes, they do taste better at Olive Garden.

    By Cami Cox 4 days ago Read More
  • A Big Mac from McDonald's.

    How Accurate Is The Big Mac Index?

    The Big Mac Index compares the price of McDonald's signature burger to estimate how currencies value against one another. But how accurate is it?

    By Andrea Carlo 4 days ago Read More
  • Wings from Buffalo Wild Wings covered in sauce.

    How To Make Sure Your Wings At Buffalo Wild Wings Are Extra Saucy

    If you want your wings completely smothered in sauce rather than regularly tossed, upgrade your Buffalo Wild Wings order with one simple request.

    By Andy Hume 4 days ago Read More
  • Culver's ButterBurger with cheese and onion rings

    Culver's Franchise Owners Have To Follow This Strict Rule

    Culver's locations are purchased and run by individual owner-operators under a franchise model. Even so, these owners must follow specific corporate rules.

    By Alba Caraceni 4 days ago Read More
  • A restaurant employee holds a bag of food

    The Fast Casual Chain That's Been Family-Owned Since The '80s

    One iconic fast casual restaurant, which is particularly ubiquitous in airports and malls, has been family-owned and operated since the 1980s.

    By Andy Hume 4 days ago Read More
  • Someone brushes melted butter over Olive Garden breadsticks.

    What Olive Garden Does With Leftover Customer Breadsticks

    Olive Garden goes through a ton (perhaps literally) of breadsticks, but not all of them get eaten. What happens to those that are leftover? It actually depends.

    By Cami Cox 4 days ago Read More
  • A breakfast sandwich Egg McMuffin sits behind a cup of coffee.

    The '90s Taco Bell Breakfast Sandwich That Failed To Compete With The Egg McMuffin

    Back in the 1990s, Taco Bell released a very familiar-looking breakfast sandwich, hoping to compete with the Egg McMuffin, only to fail horribly.

    By Cara J Suppa 5 days ago Read More
  • Top view of various Cold Stone ice cream flavors.

    Cold Stone Vs Baskin-Robbins: Which Ice Cream Chain Is More Affordable?

    To determine which ice cream chain is more affordable overall, we compared prices on several parallel menu items from Baskin-Robbins and Cold Stone.

    By Carlos C Olaechea 5 days ago Read More
  • Culver's burger and fries.

    Who Actually Owns Culver's?

    Culver's started in 1984 in Wisconsin, and has a reputation for thoroughly Midwestern hospitality and comfort food. But who actually owns the chain?

    By Nikita Ephanov 5 days ago Read More
  • Friends eating burgers and fries together.

    In-N-Out Vs Five Guys: The Chain With The Cheaper Burger Combo

    If you're deciding which burger chain to eat at, and you can't pick between In-N-Out or Five Guys (and you're lucky to live by both), go for the cheapest.

    By Carlos C Olaechea 5 days ago Read More
  • Ice cream from Dairy Queen pictured.

    How To Order A Dairy Queen Sundae Like It's The '60s

    Dairy Queen has been around for decades and decades, bringing joy to countless generations. Now, relive the past with this throwback sundae.

    By Nikita Ephanov 6 days ago Read More
  • Two sandwiches in wrappers next to a striped towel

    What's In The World's Most Expensive Sandwich?

    When you think about the world's most expensive sandwich, you might think of something European or Asian, but it's an American classic right in NYC.

    By Max Dean 6 days ago Read More
  • Culver's discontinued Prime Rib Dip sandwich with au jus.

    The Fast Food Chain That Used To Offer A Prime Rib Sandwich Meal

    Chains often introduce unique items only to discontinue them without explanation. That's what happened to one spot's prime rib sandwich meal in the 2010s.

    By Alba Caraceni 6 days ago Read More
  • A restaurant kitchen

    Most Restaurants Rarely Clean This Machine

    It might surprise you to learn that not every part of those mysterious kitchens in the back of restaurants is kept as clean as you would like.

    By Cara J Suppa 6 days ago Read More
  • Lineup of fast food chicken sandwiches pictured.

    The Fast Food Spicy Chicken Sandwich You Should Order Every Time

    If you're in the mood for a spicy fast food fried chicken sandwich, you have plenty of choices ahead of you. Instead of ordering a bad one, choose the best.

    By Nikita Ephanov 6 days ago Read More
  • A multi-colored Starbucks drink sits on a sunny ledge.

    How To Make An Italian Soda At Starbucks

    An Italian soda isn't on the standard menu at any Starbucks location, but that doesn't mean you can't get one. Here's how to ask for the drink.

    By Nikita Ephanov 6 days ago Read More
  • Hands grab Papa John's pizza

    What Happens To Papa Johns' Leftover Food

    At a pizza chain the size of Papa John's, you're bound to end up with some wasted food. The question is, does it all just go into the dumpster?

    By Andrea Carlo 6 days ago Read More
  • Two frosty margaritas sit on a black table next to a cocktail shaker and limes

    8 Restaurant Chains With The Best Margaritas, According To Customers

    If you have a hankering for a refreshing margarita, try out one of these chain restaurants for a delicious one. Customers attest to their deliciousness.

    By K.T. Phillips 6 days ago Read More
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