fastfood

America’s late-night fast-food culture may be making a comeback following years-long drastic decline

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America’s late-night fast-food culture may be making a comeback following years-long drastic decline

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

Inside In-N-Out’s ‘university’ designed to train the future leaders of the fast-food giant

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Inside In-N-Out’s ‘university’ designed to train the future leaders of the fast-food giant

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

Popular fast-food chain drops decade-old promise to customers — at least for now

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Popular fast-food chain drops decade-old promise to customers — at least for now

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

Fast-food chain offers carryout rewards discount to battle rising gas costs

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Fast-food chain offers carryout rewards discount to battle rising gas costs

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

NYC chain’s fries trounced every national fast-food joint for ‘best value’ honor

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NYC chain’s fries trounced every national fast-food joint for ‘best value’ honor

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

Harry Styles shared his messy, ridiculous ‘boy dinner’ habit — and now a fast-food chain is making it a thing

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Harry Styles shared his messy, ridiculous ‘boy dinner’ habit — and now a fast-food chain is making it a thing

“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

Can you still eat at McDonald’s for less than $10? How to beat rising prices at 5 top fast-food chains

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Can you still eat at McDonald’s for less than ? How to beat rising prices at 5 top fast-food chains

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 desperate to get a Michelin star for its fast-food pizza — and changed the recipe to make that happen

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Papa Johns is desperate to get a Michelin star for its fast-food pizza — and changed the recipe to make that happen

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

Fast-food chain Steak ‘n Shake to ban all microwaves from restaurants to ‘improve food quality’

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Fast-food chain Steak ‘n Shake to ban all microwaves from restaurants to ‘improve food quality’

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

These are the fastest fast-food chains in the US — ranked by drive-thru speeds

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These are the fastest fast-food chains in the US — ranked by drive-thru speeds

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

Don’t sleep on these rarely ordered fast-food items — they’re actually good, fans insist

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Don’t sleep on these rarely ordered fast-food items — they’re actually good, fans insist

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

America’s 5 best fast-food cheeseburgers ranked, from iconic classics to newcomers

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America’s 5 best fast-food cheeseburgers ranked, from iconic classics to newcomers

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

Is there a fast-food price war looming? Companies face difficult challenge if they go too high

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Is there a fast-food price war looming? Companies face difficult challenge if they go too high

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

Worst fast-food items in America revealed — and McDonald’s staple scores lowest marks

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Worst fast-food items in America revealed — and McDonald’s staple scores lowest marks

They’re not lovin’ it. The Golden Arches’ chicken offensive may not be as beloved as they hoped. McDonald’s chicken tenders recently ranked as the worst fast food in America, according to a recent study by Restaurant Furniture Plus. “Their tenders clearly need improvement,” said a spokesperson for the furniture retailer, which set out to analyze … Read more

Chicken wrap battle heats up: ‘War’ escalates between fast-food chains

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Chicken wrap battle heats up: ‘War’ escalates between fast-food chains

There’s new competition in the world of crispy chicken. After a long wait, the McCrispy Snack Wrap is back on McDonald’s menus as rival chains hop on the handheld snack bandwagon with their own versions of fried chicken rollups. McDonald’s Snack Wraps are officially back on the menu as of July 10. McDonald’s Snack Wraps … Read more

Fast-food giant’s stronghold on customer satisfaction outshines other restaurants

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Fast-food giant’s stronghold on customer satisfaction outshines other restaurants

Americans have a lot of choices when they want to eat out, whether it be at a fast-food chain or a full-service restaurant, with customer satisfaction being a significant factor in where they go.  A new report from the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ASCI) offers insight into how brands stack up in terms of customer satisfaction.  In … Read more

Taco Bell cranks up fast-food chicken wars with crispy strips, tacos and burritos — but only for a limited time

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Taco Bell cranks up fast-food chicken wars with crispy strips, tacos and burritos — but only for a limited time

Taco Bell’s chicken nuggets were just the beginning. The fast-food chain has introduced Crispy Chicken Tacos, Burritos and Strips to its menus for a limited time. The new menu items will feature the same signature tortilla-coated crunch used on Taco Bell’s nuggets. Taco Bell Taco Bell’s Crispy Chicken Tacos, Burritos and Strips will be available … Read more

The cheapest fast-food hamburger in the US revealed — and it’s not McDonald’s

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The cheapest fast-food hamburger in the US revealed — and it’s not McDonald’s

It’s enough to make you Grimace. Golden Arches fans beware — McDonald’s no longer offers the best bargain on burgers. That honor goes to Wendy’s and Burger King, which each serve the most affordable beef between two buns in the United States, according to a culinary site. Both a basic cheeseburger at Burger King and … Read more

Kesha sides with Wendy’s after fast-food chain mocks Katy Perry’s Blue Origin mission: ‘Can we send her back?’

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Kesha sides with Wendy’s after fast-food chain mocks Katy Perry’s Blue Origin mission: ‘Can we send her back?’

Kesha knows where the beef is. The “Praying” singer, 38, seemingly shaded Katy Perry on Monday by tweeting a picture of herself sipping out of a Wendy’s cup, after the fast-food chain mocked Perry’s trip to space. In the photo, Kesha, 38, gleefully smiled at the camera while biting on the straw. Kesha wore a … Read more

Popular fast-food Japanese chain announces temporary closure due to rat-infested miso soup

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Popular fast-food Japanese chain announces temporary closure due to rat-infested miso soup

A popular fast-food chain in Japan will shut down for several days following reports of rat-infested miso soup. Sukiya, the country’s biggest beef bowl chain, said it would cease operations Monday at roughly 2,000 locations nationwide for four days starting in a statement posted on their website Saturday.  The company, which is owned by dining … Read more