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  • Cinnabon kiosk in a mall

    The Clever Reason Cinnabon Ovens Are Placed At The Front Of The Store

    The clever reason Cinnabon ovens are placed at the front of the store has more to do with psychology and customer behavior than you might think.

    By Julia Mullaney January 18th, 2023 Read More
  • McDonald's monopoly sticker

    The Million Dollar Scam Hidden Behind McDonald's Monopoly Game

    You may remember a time when each McDonald's order came with a Monopoly game sticker. Something tells us Jerry Jacobson still hasn't forgotten about it.

    By Chase Shustack January 17th, 2023 Read More
  • Five Guys burger and fries on a table

    Five Guys Showed TikTok The 'Perfect' Way To Open Their Bags

    In a new video posted to the Five Guys Tik Tok page, a Five Guys employee explains how to most efficiently make use of the hamburger joint's bags.

    By Stacie Adams January 16th, 2023 Read More
  • Two burgers with fries in basket

    How To Recreate Your Favorite In-N-Out Burger At Five Guys

    What if you're craving a menu item from a restaurant that is nowhere nearby? If that item is one of In-N-Out's famous burgers, you're in luck.

    By Juliet Kahn January 15th, 2023 Read More
  • Burger King meal

    The Hatchet Incident That Helped Jump Start Burger King

    Frustrated one day while working on an Insta-Broiler, Burger King founder David Edgerton took a swing at the device with a hatchet, changing fast food forever.

    By Chase Shustack January 15th, 2023 Read More
  • Two Subway sandwiches on paper

    The Most Nutritious Subway Sandwiches, Ranked

    If you're looking for a tasty but nutritious alternative to traditional, greasy fast food, check out some of these healthy picks from Subway.

    By Keri Johnson January 15th, 2023 Read More
  • Ronald and Grimace

    McDonald's Grimace Mascot Is Actually A Taste Bud

    The meaning of most McDonald's characters is obvious. Ronald McDonald is a clown, and the Hamburglar is a thief who steals hamburgers. So, what is Grimace?

    By Angel Albring January 15th, 2023 Read More
  • Burger King logo on pole

    Why Did Burger King Have Sit-Down Service In The 1990s?

    In the 1990s, Burger King offered sit-down service, something no other fast-food restaurant attempted. As it turns out, there was a good reason for that.

    By Chase Shustack January 13th, 2023 Read More
  • Pharrell Williams wearing a five-panel

    Pharrell Williams Was Fired From McDonald's 3 Times... And Later Wrote 'I'm Lovin' It'

    McDonald's jingle and catchphrase "I'm Lovin' It" has become ubiquitous since it was introduced, and it's all thanks to one famous pop music multihyphenate.

    By Karen Lo January 13th, 2023 Read More
  • McDonald's meal

    The $200 Million Failure Of McDonald's 'Arch Deluxe'

    McDonald's has plenty of discontinued menu items like McPizza and Mighty Wings. But the chain spent millions on another menu item known as the Arch Deluxe.

    By Elias Nash January 13th, 2023 Read More
  • Five Guys burger and fries

    The Special Topping Extras You Can Actually Get For Free At Five Guys

    Did you know that you can get extra cheese and extra bacon at Five Guys, both for no additional charge? Here's how to order the extra toppings.

    By Kelly Douglas January 13th, 2023 Read More
  • Carl's Jr. cheeseburger, onion rings and drink

    The Limited Edition Wine That's Meant To Be Paired With Carl's Jr.

    If you love wine, you probably enjoy it with your fave fast food. Now, there's a limited edition wine that pairs perfectly with a Carl's Jr. burger.

    By Elaina Friedman January 12th, 2023 Read More
  • Dave's Hot Chicken Restaurant

    Dave's Hot Chicken Has Been Growing At An Astronomical Rate

    If you love KFC and Chick-fil-A, you'll want to hear all about Dave's Hot Chicken. This fast food joint is gorwing fast, and there is no sign of it stopping.

    By Camryn Teder January 12th, 2023 Read More
  • Five Guys burger and fries

    Five Guys' Name Might Not Be As Accurate As You Think

    Context is important even when discussing the origins of a beloved fast food chain. Here's why Five Guys' name might not be as accurate as you think.

    By Arianna Endicott January 12th, 2023 Read More
  • Basket holding Raising Cane's meal

    The Surprising Animal Raising Cane's Is Named After

    Unless you've dined at one in person, you might find it difficult to guess the surprising animal that fast food chain Raising Cane's is named after.

    By Nico Danilovich January 12th, 2023 Read More
  • Closeup of Gordon Ramsay

    The One Fast Food Restaurant Gordon Ramsay Can't Get Enough Of

    Even chefs who create the most elegant masterpieces want a quick bite every now and then. There's a fast-food chain that's Gordon Ramsay's favorite.

    By Margaret McCormick January 11th, 2023 Read More
  • vanilla coke against a blue background

    The Employee-Approved Hack To Get Vanilla Coke At McDonald's

    Fans of Coca-Cola Vanilla are fervent in their devotion to the creamy Coke soda. Here is one employee-improved hack to get vanilla Coke at your McDonald's.

    By Brianna Corley January 11th, 2023 Read More
  • Burger King sunroom

    Why Did Fast Food Restaurants Once Have Sunrooms?

    There was once a time when fast-food restaurants commonly had sunrooms, but today, newer designs seem to omit them. Here's why they were popular for a while.

    By Chase Shustack January 11th, 2023 Read More
  • Big Macs, Chicken McNuggets, fries from McDonald's

    McDonald's Sold PB&J Sandwiches In The 1940s

    From the McRib to the McFlurry, McDonald's knows how to make patrons happy. But what ever happen to the peanut butter and jelly sandwiches it sold in the 1940s?

    By David Tran January 11th, 2023 Read More
  • Subway sign at restaurant

    The Ultimate Ranking Of The Subway Series Menu

    The Subway Series menu is here, and it offers a dozen sandwiches revolving around different themes, like clubs and Italianos. But which is the best of the menu?

    By Tamara Warta January 11th, 2023 Read More
  • McDonald's front counter

    McDonald's Once Considered Serving Alcohol In One Special Location

    McDonald's is not a restaurant that is known for serving alcohol alongside the McFlurry. However, one particular location almost served up McAlcohol.

    By Chase Shustack January 11th, 2023 Read More
  • Happy Meal at McDonald's

    Why San Francisco Placed Restrictions On McDonald's Happy Meals In 2010

    In 2010, lawmakers in San Francisco developed what they thought was a clever law to disincentivize children away from fast food. McDonald's had other ideas.

    By Chase Shustack January 9th, 2023 Read More
  • McDonald's lit up at night

    The McDonald's Ramen You Could Once Find In Hawaii

    McDonald's offered saimin at its Hawaiian locations, but the chain stopped selling the noodles in June 2022. Here's what the unique dish was like.

    By Juliet Kahn January 9th, 2023 Read More
  • Bojangles chicken plate and menu

    What Time Does Bojangles Transition From Breakfast To Lunch?

    You can order a bacon, egg, and cheese biscuit any time thanks to Bojangles' all-day breakfast menu. But when does Bojangles transition from breakfast to lunch?

    By Kelly Douglas January 9th, 2023 Read More
  • Chick fil a on a table

    The Short-Lived Menu Collab Between Waffle House And Chick-Fil-A

    If you love Waffle House and Chick-fil-A, a TikTok video will have you longing for the days of this previous collaboration between the two beloved restaurants.

    By Brianna Corley January 9th, 2023 Read More
  • McDonald's restaurant at night

    The Only McDonald's Location That Will Take Your Order On A Boat

    If you're the type of person that likes to go boating, you might be interested in learning about the McDonald's restaurant where customers order from a boat.

    By Chase Shustack January 9th, 2023 Read More
  • Happy women in restaruant

    Why These 12 Restaurant Menu Items Taste So Delicious

    Do you have a certain must-order meal, appetizer, or beverage when you're at a chain restaurant? Here's why some of our favorite menu items taste so delicious.

    By Ellen Kershner January 8th, 2023 Read More
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