Forget checking the expiration date. Americans have found a new reason to fear the grocery aisle. Stomach-churning videos showing rubbery fruit, stretchy meat, and eerily resilient bread are racking up millions of views, with horrified users attempting to expose what they believe is an increasingly artificial American food supply. The clips are part of a … Read more
As more diners end 24-hour service, a handful have managed to keep the tradition alive, keeping their lights and griddles on around the clock. The original Red Arrow Diner opened its doors in Manchester, New Hampshire, in 1922. Over the decades, the business expanded, changed ownership, and moved locations. Currently, the historic diner is the flagship … Read more
Hut, Hut, Bite! Pizza Hut is ditching “pizza,” at least for now. The popular pizza chain announced Wednesday that it will be dropping “pizza” from its name to go simply by “hut.” The temporary change coincides with the start of the 2026 NFL season. “You can just call us HUT for the next 25 weeks,” … Read more
We’ve reached a tipping point: self-service kiosks are asking for tips, while shoppers feel pressure to tip cashiers who don’t cook a thing. At restaurants, where a tip of 15 to 20% has been standard for decades, suggested tips are climbing higher and higher. In a viral incident earlier this month, TikTok creator BD Powell … Read more
They’re flying the coop. Classic American fried chicken chain KFC has permanently closed a total of 44 restaurants across California from July 2025 to July 2026, according to a new analysis from search visibility platform Local Falcon. The chain closed 312 restaurants nationwide in the same period, representing a 7.6% loss in the chain’s national … Read more
It’s a monster mash-up. A brand-new Happy Meal is crashing into McDonald’s with a few unexpected characters. The fast-food behemoth just rolled out its “Hello Kitty and Friends x Godzilla” collab on menus today. Each limited-time meal comes with one of eight toys in a brand new blending of Sanrio’s Hello Kitty characters and the … Read more
A Northeast Ohio McDonald’s restaurant was transformed into a wedding venue last Saturday as two co-workers said “I do” in front of friends, family, fellow employees and the occasional customer. “We had people trying to come in the lobby the whole time,” despite the dining room being closed to the public for the ceremony and reception, bride … Read more
There’s nothing funny about this rubber chicken gag. Two Texas residents are suing Popeyes and its parent company — Restaurant Brands International — after they allegedly found a “condom-like” object in a piece of fried chicken. The latex lawsuit alleges seven counts of negligence and violating the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act (DTPA). The … Read more
Your Taco Bell order is about to get even hotter. The California-based fast food chain is joining forces with seasoning company Tajín for a special new menu that’s been years in the making. Available nationwide beginning August 13, the limited-time menu features tree options: the Tajín Taco, the Tajín Cheesy Gordita Crunch, and the Tajín … Read more
They’ve crowned a new “King.” When it comes to the battle of the burgers, Burger King reigns supreme. The Home of the Whopper has seen a massive sales surge this year, which has propelled it past Wendy’s to become the second largest fast food chain after McDonald’s. According to Consumer Affairs, the burger monger recorded … Read more
In-N-Out has become one of the most beloved fast-food chains in America by doing something unusual: not changing very much. Jonathan Maze, editor-in-chief of Restaurant Business, said the chain stands out because it has stayed remarkably consistent while the rest of the fast-food industry has chased trends, new menu items and national scale. Burgers and … Read more
After five long years, gluttons of spice can rejoice. McDonald’s is reportedly bringing back its fan-favorite fiery chicken nuggets, but with an added kick. The prominent — and usually correct — social media foodie known as Snackolator revealed that the fast food behemoth is reintroducing one of its most delicious duos after five years off … Read more
They’re denying the Shake-down accusations. Shake Shack has addressed viral allegations that it imposed a “no tip” fee at self-checkout, claiming that the apparent surcharge was actually a glitch in the system. The controversy erupted after TikTok creator B.D. Powell claimed he was charged for not leaving a gratuity at one of the burger monger’s … Read more
Your wings are going digital. Another Wingstop location supposedly just took cash off its menu as the chain pushes for cashless stores — and customers are outraged over it. The move toward contactless payment started in 2022, when Wingstop rolled out its first “restaurant of the future.” The prototype was in Dallas, Texas and smaller … Read more
Say “sayonara” to your diet. Salad and Go, a made-to-order fast-casual spot dishing up salads, wraps and breakfast options, has filed for bankruptcy and revealed all locations will close down today. The company — which also owns another restaurant called Angie’s — announced the “bittersweet” shutters on their Facebook page. “Today is a bittersweet day … Read more
Here we go again. Mexican fast-food chain Chipotle is replacing jalapeños at some of its eateries amid a salmonella outbreak in Minnesota, the company said Tuesday. About 110 people have been sickened just in the Land of 10,000 Lakes — with 75 of the affected people having eaten at a Chipotle, Bloomberg reported. Mexican fast-food … Read more
They’re spilling the beans on The Bell — and it’s giving some grubbers nauseating hell. Fast foodies are sourly split as a trending vid allegedly reveals the “disgusting” manner in which Taco Bell prepares its beans. And while queasy critics call for the health inspector, unfazed fans are championing the chow with a “chef’s kiss” stamp of … Read more
California may have a reputation for sunshine, celebrities and impossible-to-afford real estate — but the Golden State’s true crown jewel might just be its burgers. And once again, one Santa Barbara-born chain is proving it doesn’t need a huge following or a trendy secret menu to take the throne. The burger battle has a repeat … Read more
Just when you thought fast food menu hacks couldn’t get any weirder, TikTok has delivered a combo that has left millions of fast-food lovers utterly divided. A viral video posted by popular food creator @theangelfoodie shows her taking a standard, golden McDonald’s triple cheeseburger and dipping it directly into a cup of ice-cold Coca-Cola before … Read more
Taco Bell has long been the punchline of diarrhea jokes, but after an actual parasite outbreak, the chain is betting $1 favorites can help customers stomach a return. The fast-food chain has rolled out a string of steep discounts, including its fan-favorite Mexican pizza, as it attempts to recover from declining traffic tied to a … Read more