A new survey has revealed America’s ideal fast food plate: a Burger King burger or Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich, paired with McDonald’s fries and nuggets, washed down with a soda or Dairy Queen milkshake. A poll of 2,000 U.S. adults took an a la carte look at their favorite items from fast food joints, aiming to … Read more
Five Guys has ditched its iconic fry cups and is now stuffing its famous fries into “environmentally friendly” paper bags — and not everyone is loving the switch-up. The popular fast food chain insists nothing else has changed, promising the same heaping portions customers are used to. But the switch, driven by environmental concerns and … Read more
McDonald’s customers appear to be fans of the new Big Arch burger — but depending on where they live, they may not be lovin’ the price. The half pound, double-patty behemoth (which includes white cheddar cheese, crispy onions, a sesame- and poppy seed-covered premium bun and a special Big Arch sauce) varies widely in cost … Read more
Ultra-processed and uber-risky. Cardiology researchers published new findings Tuesday linking junk foods to cardiovascular distress, falling in line with the Department of Health and Human Services’ new dietary guidelines urging Americans to steer clear of foods like chips and candy. Diets made up mostly of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) were found to increase a person’s risk … Read more
Steak ‘n Shake has rolled out its new tater tots cooked in beef tallow, expanding the fast-food chain’s push toward traditional frying methods. The announcement drew attention on social media after the Indianapolis-based company highlighted the ingredient Monday morning in an X post, with commenters praising the move, while others debated whether beef tallow is healthier than … Read more
Costco has finally answered calls to bring back its beloved churros — but shoppers aren’t exactly satisfied. Instead of bringing back the full-size pastry that once defined its food court, the Washington-based big-box retailer has unveiled a $2.99 Caramel Churro Sundae topped with tiny churro bites. The dessert features vanilla, chocolate or swirl soft-serve ice cream … Read more
She is one happy chick. A New Jersey Chick-fil-A employee was surprised by the fast-food chain’s CEO, who walked into the store this week and handed her a $25,000 scholarship check. Yammani Tay, who works at the company’s North Bergen location, believed CEO Andrew T. Cathy was visiting the restaurant on Tuesday to film a behind-the-scenes … Read more
They cooked the competition. Shake Shack fries aren’t just hot and tasty — they’re also the best bang for a fast-foodie’s buck, according to new data that dubs the eatery, born in New York City, king of the “best-value fries in America.” It’s quite the finger-licking (and affordable) accolade. NYC’s very own Shake Shack is being lauded … Read more
Fast, no longer cheap, and out of control. Every American knows the cost of a quick burger and fries has skyrocketed in recent years — depending on where you live, your next Whopper could run you a whopping 38% percent more than it did in 2020, according to the latest Consumer Price Index Report. Sure, … Read more
With her new book, history professor Helen Zoe Veit tackles a fraught, emotionally charged, controversial subject: kids being fussy eaters. The prevailing modern wisdom is that “children have biologically keen taste buds, that children are naturally sensitive to texture and color, and that children are evolutionarily cautious about new things,” she writes in “Picky: How … Read more
Does getting paid to scarf burgers and dunk fries into your Frosty sound like a dream gig? Wendy’s may have just posted the ultimate job listing. The fast-food chain is hunting for a “Chief Tasting Officer” — a fully remote role that comes with a $100,000 paycheck and one very important responsibility: eating Wendy’s food … Read more
Who’s got the meat to beat? Cows, beware. Fast-food CEOs from McDonald’s, Burger King, and now Wendy’s are beefing over which restaurant boasts the best burger — and they’re all hungry for the No. 1 spot. Pete Suerken, Wendy’s US president, is the latest head honcho to sink his teeth into the grub hubbub of 2026, devouring an … Read more
They’ve got all-beef. With the cost of fast food soaring and competition for the shrinking consumer dollar heating up, drive-thru titans McDonald’s and Burger King are battling it out for the affections of the grab-and-go grub-loving American public. From the Golden Arches, the newest tasty tease is the Big Arch Burger, available nationwide as of … Read more
It’s a fast casual dynamic duo. In a first-of-its-kind partnership for New York, two iconic fast-casual restaurants — Applebee’s and IHOP — will open a combination restaurant together in Hawthorne, New York. Doherty Enterprises, Inc. — a leading franchisee for Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar in New York City, Long Island and New Jersey — … Read more
Winner winner, chicken dinner! Chick-fil-A has quietly changed its waffle fries recipe – removing an ingredient that some frustrated diners said made the potato snack not “appetizing.” The restaurant chain, which introduced waffle fries to its menu in 1985, faced staunch backlash after adding pea starch to its recipe in late 2024. Chick-fil-A has quietly … Read more
Kentucky Fried Chicken is bringing back a fan-favorite from the 1990s — but longtime customers may notice a few key changes. The fast-food chain announced last week that it is bringing back the Twister for a limited time, reviving the tortilla-wrapped sandwich that developed a loyal following before disappearing from US menus more than a decade ago. … Read more
They’re beefing. Social media went wild after an Instagram video of McDonald’s CEO and Chairman, Chris Kempczinski, introducing the fast food chain’s newest Big Arch burger and taking the smallest nibble of it made its rounds. Despite claiming he “loves this product, it is so good,” people online were shocked that a person in Kempczinski’s … Read more
Steak ‘n Shake says it is giving its hourly employees a bitcoin bonus — a move the fast-food chain is touting as a first for the industry, and one that’s drawing strong reactions online. The company announced its plans Sunday in an X post. “Starting March 1, ALL hourly employees earn a bitcoin bonus of 21 cents … Read more
Fans can get Egg McMuffins for an egg-stra big discount today. Monday, Mar. 2, is National Egg McMuffin Day, and McDonald’s is serving up a deal to celebrate. For one day only, fans can get the classic Egg McMuffin or the savory Sausage McMuffin with Egg breakfast sandwich for just $1 when ordering through the McDonald’s app. Monday, Mar. … Read more
A new report is dishing out the real reason people keep getting takeout. Grocery store prices are rising, it’s getting more expensive to dine out and people are resorting to fast-casual food — but not because of the prices. New data revealed that Americans rely on picking up fast-casual food for meals, but it has … Read more