The San Antonio-based chain Whataburger, beloved by fans for its five-inch toasted buns and fresh, never-frozen beef patties, has served customers a new one-upper in its recent efforts to compete with larger fast food chains — a $4 value meal menu, aptly coined “More for $4.” The high-value, low-cost selections on the freshly released menu … 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
The 2026 World Cup has been a festival of heroes, villains and unforgettable storylines. Some arrived chasing immortality and left with their reputations rewritten. Others came as favorites and departed in disgrace. It was a tournament that proved the World Cup is no longer just decided on the pitch. While many brands cashed in on … Read more
Fried for all. Beloved big-box retailer Costco has expanded its food court offerings and is now delivering this hot, fried fan favorite to its food courts nationwide. Previously, Costco’s breaded chicken fingers were only available at select locations as the retailer tested the tenders. The coveted and divisive item is now available at Costco locations … Read more
Chili’s took a shot at fast-food prices on social media and received a lot of love in return. X user @YellowFlashGuy posted a photo of a menu showing what appeared to be a Bacon King sandwich meal, including french fries and a drink, priced at $18.19 at one Burger King location. The sandwich alone was listed for $12.99. … Read more
America’s favorite fast-food chicken chain has been knocked from the top spot in a closely watched customer satisfaction ranking. Chick-fil-A, which topped the annual American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) in 2025, fell to second place this year. Jersey Mike’s claimed first place, with an ACSI score of 84 out of 100, edging Chick-fil-A’s 83. The shift marks … Read more
Eating healthy food at a fast-food restaurant may be challenging, but it isn’t impossible. A list of the most nutritious fast-food meals available to eat right now appeared recently on the website The Takeout. The items include those lower in calories “or, at the very least, [those that] contain more vitamins and minerals” than other items on … Read more
Late-night fast food and 24-hour dining — once staples of American convenience — have shrunk dramatically in recent years, though some chains are beginning to expand overnight hours again. Across the country, fewer chains are keeping locations open overnight, a shift that began during the COVID-19 pandemic and never fully reversed. Restaurant sales plunged 47% in April 2020 from … Read more
One popular fast-food chain is known for more than its burgers, as it also operates its own university. In-N-Out Burger runs a training program known as In-N-Out University, located near its original restaurant site in Baldwin Park, California. The facility serves as a training center for employees working toward management roles, the company’s website notes. Unlike a traditional … Read more
Talk about egg on their face. After nearly a decade of clucking about a cleaner conscience, Chick-fil-A is walking back its once-crystal-clear promise to go 100% cage-free — at least on schedule. The Atlanta-based chicken giant first made the pledge in 2016, vowing to ditch conventional eggs entirely by the end of 2026 as part … Read more
Dough for dough. As the war in Iran continues to fuel gas prices across the US, pizza chain Papa John’s is serving up a slice of relief. On April 2, the company launched “Pizza Miles,” a rewards program that allows customers to earn rewards when they choose carryout, which can then be applied to future … 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
“Girl dinner” is no longer the hottest trend — “boy dinner” is, thanks to Harry Styles. A counterpart to the viral gals’ concept, the boy dinner has been floating around for some time, but it finally had a breakthrough when the “As It Was” singer recently shared his own version of it. And now a … 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
Papa Johns is feeling extra saucy. The national pizza chain has set a far-fetched goal for itself: to become the first pizza establishment to earn a Michelin star. While there are 70 pizzerias listed in the Michelin guide, no pizzeria has ever received a Michelin star — and Papa Johns believes it is worthy. Papa … Read more
Indianapolis-based fast-food chain Steak ‘n Shake announced it will be removing all microwaves from its kitchens. “We expect every unit to be microwave-free by April 15. Quality restaurants don’t need microwaves,” the restaurant posted on X. “It is part of our journey to improve food quality and use traditional methods of cooking only.” The chain added pointedly, … Read more
It’s called “fast food” for a reason, but some restaurants do it better than others. A new report from Intouch Insights and QSR Magazine looked at 13 different fast-food chains and analyzed different aspects of the drive-thru experience. Each fast-food chain was ranked by three categories: wait time (the amount of time passed from entering … Read more
Customers aren’t lovin’ it — but maybe they should be. Though few fast-foods are beloved by all, there remains countless sleeper-hit snacks buried at the bottom of value menus — some of which are undeniably delicous, fans attest. At McDonald’s, the biggest McLoser is their hot tea, ordered so infrequently that one Ohio McDonald’s manager … Read more
The cheeseburger has been an American favorite for nearly a century, and it has its own special day. Sept. 18 marks National Cheeseburger Day in the United States. Though the origins of the beloved dish are murky, many believe the cheeseburger was created in the 1920s before becoming an American staple in the 1940s. The combination of … Read more
Rising menu prices have caused traffic to dip at fast-food restaurants as economic concerns push their core customers to rein in discretionary spending. But fast-food companies that are already grappling with margin pressures face a difficult challenge: They risk alienating the very households that have long sustained their business if they raise prices too much. McDonald’s … Read more