Americans eat fast food an average of 1 to 3 times a week, and when they do, they usually stick to what they know. But it’s not always the flashy burgers or buzzy limited-time drops that win out. In many…
Retail chains seem like they’re dropping like flies. Joann, a popular craft store, is going out of business completely, and Big Lots closed most locations after bankruptcy as well. But it’s not just retail that’s taking a hit: Restaurants are…
We all know fast food isn’t great for you. It’s bad, like really bad, but ignoring that fact is too easy. It gets even spookier once you decide to really look under the hood. Supplement brand Ben’s Natural Health put…
Fans of the Mexican Grill, rejoice, chances are, your zip code is getting a new burrito outpost. Chipotle is charging ahead with expansion and plans to open more than 300 new locations in the U.S. and Canada in 2025. After…
The late chef Anthony Bourdain, a New Yorker through and through, famously said that In-N-Out was his favorite restaurant in Los Angeles. “This is like a ballistic missile … a perfectly designed protein delivery system,” Bourdain told Eater in 2015…
The ’70s were weird, fearless times. Fast-food chains were riding that same “why the hell not” wave and made some questionable menu decisions — ones that would raise more than a few eyebrows today. Slapping ham on burger buns? Sure.…
What could be better than a hot, fresh donut? A free hot, fresh donut. That’s what Krispy Kreme, one of the favorite suppliers of (hot, fresh) donuts in the country,…
People will sell anything. That’s probably because people will pay for anything, especially when it comes to swag or limited edition merch. Ever wondered what kind of stuff in the…
Subway, the sub giant, isn’t exactly heading for a footlong fabulous future. The chain closed over 600 locations in 2024 alone, hinting that the sandwich empire might be seriously shrinking.…
Here’s a reason for burger lovers to get excited: In-N-Out is opening several new locations. The incredibly popular burger chain always expands slowly, so any new locations are cause for…
Need something to change up the boring routine of your current Burger King order? Here are eight Burger King secret menu items to help you out.
You might not want to know how the sausage — or the fry — is made. But somebody’s gotta spill the greasy beans. McDonald’s French fries have been the gold…
Fast-food employees have seen it all when it comes to quirky customers and head-scratching orders. Unusual requests aren’t new, but the proliferation of online ordering systems has made them more…
This Mother’s Day, Colonel Sanders is skipping the flowers and bringing a crispier offer to the table. After a five-year hiatus, the fan-favorite Chicken and Waffles combo is returning to…
We ranked every Chick-fil-A sandwich on the menu from best to worst, so you know exactly which one is worth ordering next.
Jack in the Box is trimming the fat by closing up to 200 underperforming locations nationwide and potentially selling the Del Taco brand it acquired three years ago. Here is…
Fast food chains frequently introduce new menu items that you can only get for a short time, but adding something new to the menu permanently happens much less often. That’s…
If you’ve ever felt personally victimized by the price of a single pretzel at the mall, this Saturday is your redemption arc. National Pretzel Day falls on April 26, and…