Fast Food

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    States That Eat the Most Fast Food

    Escoffier School of Culinary Arts analyzed some data on the number of fast-food restaurants in each state, as well as general fast-food consumption across the country, and gave each state a score (for the full, complicated methodology, check here). Want…

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    Why McDonald’s Ice Cream Machines Never Work

    Every few weeks, usually at night, I have a sudden craving for vanilla soft serve from McDonald’s. But just as I start to fantasize about the immaculate, snow-white swirl, I remember the futility of it all: A working McDonald’s soft-serve…

  • The Best Fast-Food Chicken Chains, Ranked

    Chicken-focused fast food chains are a part of our world that aren’t going anywhere. Whether you’re dealing with tenders, nuggets, sandwiches, or bone-in wings, there are probably plenty of options within driving distance. Here are the best fast food chicken…

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    The Biggest Fast-Food Flops of All Time

    Fast-food restaurants make some of our favorite guilty pleasures, many of which have reached iconic status. But it takes a lot of experimenting to score a hit the likes of the Big Mac, Whopper, or Frosty. Whether they missed the…

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    Wendy’s Frosty Is Getting Fancy. Here’s Every New Flavor

    Wendy’s Frosty may be one of the best frozen fast-food treats. It’s better than a shake and tastier than boring old soft serve.  Lately, the chain has been switching up its usual chocolate and vanilla Frosty flavors for options like…

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    Your State’s Favorite Local Restaurant Chain

    Chain restaurants elicit strong reactions in people. Sometimes it’s ire and criticism, but sometimes it’s adoration. Many people love small chains that have a long local history, serve beloved foods from the region, or are good stewards of the community.…