It can be nerve-wracking to venture outside of your lane when it comes to fast food, and that’s probably because there’s so much to lose. If you’re stuck between order paralysis and wanting to try something new, it can leave…
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…
American fast-food chains like McDonald’s, Burger King, and Taco Bell have spread across Europe without much resistance. But that doesn’t mean Europeans are only eating Whoppers and Crunchwraps. The continent has its own fast-food scene, with homegrown chains serving everything…
Founded in 1919, A&W has given us over a century of memories — and still counting. Named for its founders, Roy Allen and Frank Wright, the chain is well known for its homemade root beer, drive-in culture, and classic diner…
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…
Fried chicken is an American classic in all its forms, from crispy, bone-in chicken drumsticks straight from a cardboard bucket to the trendy spicy chicken sandwich. Many chain restaurants specialize…
A lot of people know just how much firepower the McDonald’s breakfast menu packs, but where do you start your order? There are plenty of options, ranging from pancakes to…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
Sonic Drive-In is a wacky place known for many things, including burgers, chicken, and a solid breakfast lineup. But as a beverage purveyor, they leave the rest of the fast-food…
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.…