Fast Food
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14 Fast Food Mascots We’ve Loved, Hated, and Found Incredibly Creepy
Some fast food mascots have remarkable staying power. Ronald McDonald, for example, is decades older than most of his customers today. Other mascots come and go too quickly to remember. Even those who do stick around often have to change…
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Fun and Little-Known Facts About Coca-Cola
Since it was first invented in 1886, Coca-Cola has become America’s sugary beverage of choice, but fans can forget what a long, winding path it’s taken to get there. From its heady early history of drug-infused secret formulas to PR…
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Beyond the Club: Here Are 8 Things To Try From the McAlister’s Secret Menu
Club sandwich love is real at McAlister’s Deli, a Mississippi-born sandwich chain that’s alive and well in the South. With over 20 sandwiches on the menu — seven of which are club sandwich variations — there are a lot of…
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The Healthiest Taco Bell Items, According to Redditors
Known for its cheese-encased burritos, greasy chalupas, and dye-filled freezes, Taco Bell isn’t exactly healthy (duh). That said, a bean burrito is a whole lot better than some of the fast-food chain’s heftier queso-filled offerings. So what should you eat…
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KFC Doesn’t Offer Free Bucket Refills. Try Telling That to TikTok
Back in March, a viral TikTok video depicting a KFC customer successfully receiving a free refill on a bucket of chicken sent fans into a frenzy. The video, which has since amassed nearly 30 million views, tested a claim that the chain…
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Head to the Shore With These 10 Jersey Mike’s Secret Menu Items
This story was updated in August 2023. As one of our most reliable sandwich chains, Jersey Mike’s is an important part of any lunch rotation. But maybe you’re sick of the regular menu; maybe you need to switch things up.…
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Queso Confidential: What To Order From the Torchy’s Tacos Secret Menu
There are many things that build up Austin, Texas’ character, but one of the most iconic will always be Torchy’s Tacos. While nowhere near the best breakfast tacos in Austin,…
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Move Over, In-N-Out and Shake Shack: There’s a New ‘It’ Burger
In-N-Out is out. Shake Shack can take a step back. Whataburger — what burger? There’s a new sheriff in town when it comes to rave-worthy burgs, and it’s surprisingly niche.…
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How to Score Free Chicken Wings This Weekend at Chains Near You
Are chicken wings the quintessential American food? If not, they’re certainly near the top of the list. You can get them at practically every sports bar and chain restaurant because…
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Popeyes Jumps In on the Viral ‘Girl Dinner’ Trend With a Menu Section That’s Just Sides
There are generally more TikTok trends happening at once than any human person can keep track of, so it’s possible that “girl dinner” has slipped underneath your radar. The concept…
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Cheese Curds Schmeese Curds: Culver’s Sides, Ranked
Culver’s is so well known for its butter burgers and frozen custard that the chain has expanded to 26 states, mostly in the Midwest and South. But if you never…
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Here’s How You Can Make Starbucks’ Iced Teas for a Fraction of the Price
Few things are as satisfying as a refreshing iced tea on a sweltering summer day. But going to Starbucks for a cold beverage on a regular basis can swiftly drain…
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Where To Score Free Fries for National French Fry Day
If french fries are your favorite food, then National French Fry Day might be your new favorite holiday. Last year, fast-food chain Checkers and Rally’s successfully campaigned to move the…
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Cracking the Code: 7 Del Taco Secret Menu Items To Try Right Now
With a regular menu as good as the one Del Taco’s created, you might think that the wildly underrated fast-food chain wouldn’t even need a secret menu. But this is…
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One McDonald’s Has a No-Quit Policy — Redditors Can’t Decide if That’s a Bad Thing or Not
Recently, Redditor u/Cold_Zero_ posted a vaguely threatening McDonald’s sign to the Work Reform subreddit, joking: “You can check in any time you like, but you can never leave.” The sign…
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Popchips Offer a Healthier Twist on Snack Time, But Are They Any Good?
In an era of growing health consciousness, consumers are turning to smarter, more nutritious alternatives to traditional snacks. Enter popchips: a brand that’s been picking up steam thanks to its…
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Domino’s Pickle Pizza and Giant Cup Noodles: Weirdest Fast Food News This Week
My job as a food writer involves thinking way too much about fast food, watching too many food TikToks, and sifting through mountains of restaurant-related press releases. That means I…
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You Can Now Order Sam’s Club Food Court Items on Your Phone (Your Move, Costco!)
As if $1.38 hot dog combos and the best cheap ice cream sundae around couldn’t get any better, Sam’s Club just rolled out a new feature in their app that…
