Fast food, as the name suggests, is all about speed and consistency, and for many chains, that means frozen beef. While some fast-food chains use fresh beef as a selling point, frozen patties don’t necessarily mean lower quality. Freezing helps…
It’s breakfast time, you’re near a Chick-fil-A, and you’re going for it. But the breakfast menu is surprisingly large, so you have some choices on your hands. What are you going to order, provided you get there before 10:30 a.m.? …
Summer is filled with silly food “holidays,” but we’re not complaining because they usually come with great deals from fast food and chain restaurants. This time, it’s National Chicken Wing Day on July 29, and we can’t wait to score…
Every fast-food joint has its specialty, just as every fast-food joint has a few things that probably shouldn’t be on the menu. Even In-N-Out has hot chocolate, for some reason. But when you find yourself in the drive-thru, how do…
Taco Bell is famous for changing its menu, featuring some items only for a short period as part of its marketing strategy. The approach generates a ton of buzz and excitement for some Taco Bell menu items from superfans but…
Last year, Taco Bell began testing its beverage concept, Live Más Café. Distinct from the chain’s upscale, adult-oriented Cantinas, the cafes have been focusing on non-alcoholic drinks and a younger clientele. The chain clearly likes how the test went, because…
I scream, you scream, we all scream for free ice cream! That could be your mantra this weekend as fast food restaurants and other chains celebrate National Ice Cream Day…
Do you remember the McDLT, the McSalad Shakers, or the McSpaghetti? Despite McDonald’s consistent and reliable image, it has tried and failed tons of different menu items over the years.…
Roughly 1 in 3 American adults — about 36.6% — grab fast food every single day. On the other side, more than 38 million Americans (11.6%) live with diabetes, and nearly…
Sadly, we’ve come to expect fast-food restaurants to cut corners and use processed (aka fake) cheese, but you might be delighted to discover that a few places still use the…
The fast-food burger-and-fries debate will rage on forever. By this point, most people are extremely brand-loyal in the fast-food world when it comes to the entree. But one thing you…
Mark your calendars, because National French Fry Day falls on Friday, July 11, this year. While you may not celebrate that “holiday” regularly, plenty of fast-food restaurants do by giving…
Think you’re getting all-natural, authentic ingredients when you bite into a burger from your favorite fast food restaurant? Think again. While some fast-food chains use real cheese, many use processed…
You don’t have to be a fast-food fanatic to know that even the most mouthwatering, life-changing burger would be “just fine” without a great fry to back it up. And…
Chicken lovers get hyped, because this Sunday, July 6, is National Fried Chicken Day. To celebrate this “holiday” (we use that term loosely), lots of chain restaurants are running great…
It’s not every day that McDonald’s introduces a new menu item, but the chain is on a roll lately. A couple months ago, McCrispy Strips made their debut, and now…
People do lots of gross and ill-advised things when they’re eating. However, none of those gastronomic wrongdoings hold a candle to what some do when waiting in the drive-thru line…
Zaxbys, the popular Southern fried chicken chain that has no interest in apostrophes, is planning a big expansion this year. With the intention of hitting a whopping 1,000 locations nationwide,…