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  • A Filet-O-Fish sitting atop its package at McDonald's

    The Major Food Supplier Behind McDonald's Fish

    This major food company has been supplying McDonald's with millions of pounds of fish (and chicken and beef) since the 1960s. It's an industry leader worldwide.

    By Audrey Farnsworth 34 min ago Read More
  • Well over a dozen Krispy Kreme original glazed doughnuts are featured on a conveyor belt, undergoing the deep-frying and glazing process at a location in Raleigh, North Carolina.

    You're Probably Missing Out On Free Krispy Kreme Donuts If You Ignore This Sign

    Yes, you may be able to score free Krispy Kreme donuts at some locations. Here's what to keep in mind to get your hands on those freebies.

    By Ryan Zanoni 3 hours ago Read More
  • Close-up of an open box of Krispy Kreme doughnuts

    The Easy Way To Score Cheaper Krispy Kreme Doughnuts

    If you find the price of Krispy Kreme's doughnuts hard to swallow, there's a convenient way to get them for less that also helps the environment.

    By Amara Michelle 17 hours ago Read More
  • Dave Thomas working the counter at a Wendy's

    The Iconic KFC Item That Was Actually Invented By A Wendy's Legend

    Before he founded the Wendy's chain of hamburger joints, this man invented an iconic KFC item that you likely still recognize today. Can you guess what it is?

    By Audrey Farnsworth 23 hours ago Read More
  • Deep fried and battered onion rings on a plate served alongside a sauce

    5 Chain Restaurants Battering Their Onion Rings In-House

    Some chains buy their onion rings prepped and frozen from suppliers, only frying them fresh to order. These chains, however, prep and batter them in-house.

    By Robert Bruce 2 days ago Read More
  • Five Guys cheesy hamburger and crunchy hand cut fries with mayo

    The Reason Five Guys Burgers Are So Delicious Might Be Hiding In Its Mayo

    Burgers at Five Guys pack a world of flavor between each bun, but this special mayonnaise completes the meal. Unfortunately, you can't find it anywhere else.

    By Nicole M. LaMarco 3 days ago Read More
  • Four different hot dogs served from Stewart's Original Hot Dogs in Huntington, West Virginia

    The Hot Dogs From This West Virginia Restaurant Are So Good, Fans Order Them In Bulk

    West Virginia is known for its hot dogs, and this restaurant has been serving them for nearly 100 years. They're so popular, some fans order them by the case.

    By Robert Bruce 3 days ago Read More
  • A box of chicken nuggets with dipping sauces next to them.

    Why McDonald's McNuggets Are Always Frozen, Never Fresh

    McDonald's Chicken McNuggets are always frozen and never fresh. Here's why the fast good giant keeps it nuggets below freezing before cooking.

    By Tim Forster 3 days ago Read More
  • Chick-fil-A meal with a drink on a table beside a window

    The Chick-Fil-A Drink Reddit Calls Both 'Disgusting' And 'The Country's Best Fast Food Coffee'

    Chick-fil-A's sweet tea and lemonade are crowd-pleasers, but its coffee is a different story. Here's what makes this beverage so polarizing to customers online.

    By Amy Andrews 3 days ago Read More
  • McDonald's Filet-O-Fish

    The Surf-And-Turf Hack To Up The Protein In McDonald's Filet-O-Fish

    When you want to up your protein at McDonald's, add a twist and create a surf-and-turf meal: Customize your order by requesting more meat on your Filet-O-Fish.

    By Julia Mullaney 4 days ago Read More
  • Interior of a Subway sandwich chain

    The High-Quality Sandwich Chain We Can't Believe Shares Ownership With Subway

    As sandwich chains go, Subway is no stranger to controversy. So, imagine our surprise when we learned that it shares ownership with a higher-quality chain.

    By Robert Bruce 5 days ago Read More
  • Chicken fingers, fries, toast and sauce from Raising Cane's

    Raising Cane's Mother's Day BOGO Deal Is Spreading Twice The Love

    This Mother's Day, celebrate mom by snagging Raising Cane's buy one, get one deal on May 10 and 11. Just make sure to do this first so you don't miss out.

    By Amber Sutherland-Namako 6 days ago Read More
  • A bowl of chicken salad on a table.

    The Chicken Salad Chick Flavor We Ranked The Best Was A Spicy Twist On A Classic

    All of Chicken Salad Chick's flavors are solidly delicious, but one flavor packs an especially spicy punch and stood out from all the rest. Here's why.

    By Tara Bowen 6 days ago Read More
  • A brown paper bag with cinnamon twists on a table

    Taco Bell Lovers Shouldn't Skip This Cinnamon Twist Dupe Hiding At Aldi (More Bites For Less Bucks!)

    If you've every wished for a larger serving of Taco Bell cinnamon twists for that price, this Aldi dupe is for you. It costs less but packs way more.

    By Macy Sandel 7 days ago Read More
  • A close-up of a tray of cinnamon buns on a green tablecloth

    Cinnabon's Cinnamon Is Exclusive: Here's The Closest Copycat To Use In Your Recipe

    Cinnabon uses specific cinnamon exclusive to the chain to give its rolls that sweet, spicy flavor. You'll need this blend to replicate that flavor at home.

    By Amanda Berkey 7 days ago Read More
  • Two butter burgers from Culver's in white paper dishes on gray table

    5 Ordering Tips To Get The Best Culver's Burger

    If you want to get the most out of your trip to Culver's, these are our favorite ways to order your burger for a memorable dining experience.

    By Lauren Bulla 7 days ago Read More
  • A Wendy's combo meal featuring a burger, Frosty, and chicken nuggets

    8 Discontinued Wendy's Items We Still Think About

    While it's expected that fast food chains will add or omit things from the menus every now and then, these items have customers still talking about them.

    By Sarah Nowicki Nicholson 8 days ago Read More
  • McNuggets and mustard dipping sauce

    How A Former McDonald's Chef Recreates The Hot Mustard

    If you miss McDonald's hot mustard, don't bother buying a so-called dupe at the store. A former McDonald's chef has a super-easy way to recreate it.

    By Jenna Rapsis 8 days ago Read More
  • Baker's Drive-Thru Double Baker With Cheese and fries

    The Southern California Burger Chain That Used To Rival In-N-Out

    In-N-Out is a fast food giant, but one of its first local competitors in Southern California is still around. Here's what to know about the burger chain.

    By Andrew Amelinckx 8 days ago Read More
  • Nine of Culver's side items arranged

    The Culver's Side Item We Ranked Best Wasn't The Cheese Curds

    Culver's has several side items worth salivating over, but only one can be the best. Shockingly, the top prize didn't go to the cheese curds.

    By Robert Bruce 8 days ago Read More
  • A person holding a fast food cheeseburger

    12 Beloved Fast Food Items Customers Say Have Been Hit With 'Shrinkflation'

    We did a deep dive to find out which fast food chains are using shrinkflation to quietly reduce portion sizes while prices either stay the same or climb.

    By Stephanie Mee 9 days ago Read More
  • The standard In-N-Out menu with the Double-Double pictured as the largest burger available.

    What You Get When You Order A 4x4 At In-N-Out

    The 4x4 is one of In-N-Out's most well-known secret menu items. Here's what you'll get if you order one on your next visit to the restaurant.

    By JC Gonzalez 10 days ago Read More
  • Fried chicken on a black background.

    Here's Why Fast Food Fried Chicken Is So Darn Good

    No matter what you do, homemade chicken simply doesn't have the same flavor and delightfully crisp texture as your favorite fast food version. Here's why.

    By Georgina Jedikovska 10 days ago Read More
  • Various Panda Express manu items on a counter

    Why Fans Are Convinced Panda Express Ruined Its Iconic Orange Chicken

    Panda Express is known for one item: orange chicken. Everything else is extra. However, fans are concerned this sacred sustenance has been ruined.

    By Robert Bruce 10 days ago Read More
  • An official product image of the Taco Bell Meximelt on a wrapper

    You Can Still Get The Fan-Favorite Meximelt At Taco Bell. Here's How

    Taco Bell's Meximelt isn't on the menu anymore, but that doesn't mean that you can't still order it using this secret menu hack. Here's what you should ask for.

    By Audrey Farnsworth 10 days ago Read More
  • An older Taco Bell sign

    What The Taco Bell Menu Looked Like In 1985

    The Taco Bell menu has gone through many changes over the years. Discover some of our old-school favorites we wish would make a comeback.

    By Audrey Farnsworth 11 days ago Read More
  • Burger patties on a fiery grill

    These Tyson Frozen Burgers Are Like Burger King, 'But Better,' According To Amazon Shoppers

    Shoppers say that Tyson's frozen burgers have a charred taste that's comparable to Burger King. You can heat them easily for restaurant-quality burgers at home.

    By Jenna Rapsis 11 days ago Read More
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