Hamburgers go back to the late 1800s, when beef patties started showing up between buns at diners and food carts. Today, Americans eat around 50 billion burgers a year. That’s roughly three burgers a week per person. And while burgers hardly…
Fast food was a different world back in the day, wasn’t it? No endorsements from rappers and athletes. It never broke the bank. The food tasted fresh. Miss those days? Here are some vintage photos of fast-food life between the…
We mean no disrespect to the Big Macs of the world, but sometimes the most famous items on chain restaurants’ menus are also the most yawn-inducing. Whether other choices just aren’t what you expect from your favorite fast-food joint or…
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…
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…
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…
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.