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  • Made from scratch buttermilk biscuits on wood table

    The Southern Fast Food Chain That Has Fresh, Made-From-Scratch Biscuits Every 20 Minutes

    For hot and fresh biscuits every 20 minutes, there's no better fast food chain than this rising Southern gem that takes its biscuit-making quite seriously.

    By Deb Kavis 2 hours ago Read More
  • Hands holding chicken sandwich at restaurant

    The Wealthiest Family In Fast Food Owns This Beloved Chicken Chain

    Fried chicken is a good business to be in, especially when you're on top of the (fast) food chain, as is the case with this wealthy family.

    By James Andersen 6 hours ago Read More
  • Homemade taco smash burger

    One Of The Best New Fast Food Items Of August 2026 Is A Burger-Taco Hybrid

    Is it a burger? Or is it a taco? Whatever it is, it's delicious — and this newly released fast food mash-up is definitely well worth a try.

    By Fred Hernandez 20 hours ago Read More
  • Four new fall pumpkin items from Panera

    I Tried Panera's New Fall Menu Items, And They're Far From Pumpkin Perfection

    Panera's new fall menu items for 2026 lean heavily into pumpkin, as you might expect for the season. I tried them on release day, and here's what I think.

    By Carmen Varner 20 hours ago Read More
  • A Culver's fried shrimp value basket with cocktail sauce, shrimp, and fries sits on a tray

    5 Ordering Tips To Get The Best Out Of Culver's Seafood

    For fans of Culver's who savor the ButterBurger and custard chain's seafood, here's how to amend your order for an enhanced eating experience.

    By Rosie Govin 21 hours ago Read More
  • A chef pressing hamburger patties on a grill

    The First Fast Food Chain To Sell One Billion Burgers Wasn't Burger King Or McDonald's

    This fast food chain reached its one billionth burger only 40 years after opening thanks to sharing the load between several locations.

    By Holly Tishfield 1 day ago Read More
  • A Jersey Mike's sub sandwich on a wrapper.

    Sorry, Jersey Mike's — This Chain Still Sells More Sandwiches

    It might seem like Jersey Mike's is winning the sandwich wars, but another restaurant — one that has made some missteps over the years — still tops it in sales.

    By Matthew Spina 1 day ago Read More
  • inside of a chick-fil-a restaurant with a meal on a table

    The Major Struggle Chick-Fil-A Employees Face Isn't An Issue At Most Other Fast Food Chains

    This issue is largely limited to Chick-fil-A. In fact, it's not just employees who complain -- even customers wonder about the need for such working conditions.

    By A.J. Forget 1 day ago Read More
  • selection of Hershey's Chocolate World cookies

    This Candy-Bar Cookie Outshines All The Rest At Hershey's Chocolate World

    Per Tasting Table's rankings of Hershey's Chocolate World cookies, this this classic variety took first place out of 10 by a landslide.

    By Deb Kavis 2 days ago Read More
  • Jersey Mike's Turkey and Provolone and Jimmy John's Turkey Tom subs on a white plate

    Jimmy John's Vs Jersey Mike's: Which Chain Makes The Best Turkey Sub?

    We pitted Jimmy John's and Jersey Mike's against each other to figure out which makes the better turkey sub. They had similarities, but one was the winner.

    By Lei Shishak 2 days ago Read More
  • Pizza Hut Triple Mac Cheese

    One Of The Best New Fast Food Items In August 2026 Is This Pizza Chain's Mac And Cheese

    One dish in particular comes from a chain known for pizza -- yet there's no crust, pepperoni, or tomato sauce anywhere in sight.

    By Wendy Leigh 2 days ago Read More
  • Whataburger employees standing outside of restaurant.

    10 Things Whataburger Employees Know That Customers Don't

    From calling workers Family Members to creating the perfect order on the app, here are some things Whataburger employees know that you might not — until now.

    By Blair Gallacher 2 days ago Read More
  • Burger. fries, and drink at Culver's

    A&W's Best Menu Item By Far Rivals A Best-Selling Culver's Side

    Even though Culver's is known as the Midwest fast food giant, there's another spot that's serving up a similar side but doing it way better.

    By Fred Hernandez 2 days ago Read More
  • burger, fries and berry milkshake with whipped cream

    The Retro 1930s Burger Chain That's Winning Over A New Generation

    The resilience of this burger chain has seen it through many ups and downs over the past 90+ years, but a few major changes have led to its recent comeback.

    By Janelle Alberts 2 days ago Read More
  • Orders of Culver's cheese fries and Butter Burger

    10 Frequent Complaints Customers Make About Culver's

    Culver's has a lot going for it, but that doesn't mean it doesn't have some customer complaints. People are frustrated with prices, certain dishes, and more.

    By Amy Bell 2 days ago Read More
  • A Burger King bag full of food sits on a table.

    Burger King Hasn't Sold This Topping In The US For Almost A Decade, But International Menus Have It

    Burger Kings in other countries feature different menu items than those in America. This one was discontinued in the U.S. but is still available abroad.

    By Bridget Sharkey 2 days ago Read More
  • Chick-Fil-A meal sitting on a tray in the restaurant.

    Give Your Chick-Fil-A Sandwich A Southern-Style Upgrade For 10X The Flavor

    Chick-fil-A is beloved for its many different dipping sauces. This hack combines a few of those sauces to create a sweet and tangy chicken sandwich.

    By Joseph Hartwell 2 days ago Read More
  • Sliced submarine sandwich served on plate.

    The Italian Sub We Loved Over Jimmy John's And Subway For Its Hefty Ingredients (It Has 69 Grams Of Protein)

    Upgrade your meal with a flavor-packed Italian sandwich boasting 69g of protein and authentic craft ingredients that easily outperform popular competitors.

    By Michelle Welsch 2 days ago Read More
  • box of KFC chicken with fries and soda

    The Discontinued Hot-Button KFC Chicken Sandwich That's Still Available In New Zealand

    Among all of the KFC discontinued menu items, there's one that arguably deserves a resurgence the most — and it happens to still be available in New Zealand.

    By Lindsey Reynolds 2 days ago Read More
  • Mashed potatoes with gravy poured over.

    The Chicken Chain Mashed Potatoes That Outshine KFC And Popeyes

    Unlike some of its more widespread top competitors, this fast food restaurant's potatoes didn't seem like they were made from instant mashed potato flakes.

    By Fred Hernandez 2 days ago Read More
  • A cross-section of three-tuna subs, lined up on a piece of white paper

    Jimmy John's Vs Subway Vs Jersey Mike's: Which Chain Makes The Best Tuna Sub?

    Tuna subs are classics, but which sandwich chain makes the best one? We tried tuna subs from Jimmy John's, Subway, and Jersey Mike's to find out.

    By Hunter Wren Miele 3 days ago Read More
  • Burger King breakfast order

    The Easy Burger King Ordering Trick For A Breakfast Sandwich Loaded With Protein

    Looking to start your morning with extra protein? If you're hitting the breakfast drive-thru at Burger King, try asking for this order next time.

    By Angeline Stratz 3 days ago Read More
  • Crumbl cookie lineup

    Goodbye Crumbl — This 23-Year-Old Cookie Chain Does It Better

    In a ranking of 20 different dessert chains, this bakery was the 23-year-old cookie chain that does cookies better than Crumbl Cookies.

    By Julia Holland 3 days ago Read More
  • woman holding stacked McMuffin sandwich

    How To Order A Triple Breakfast Stacks McMuffin Since It's Been Gone From The McDonald's Menu

    Here's how to make your own McDonald's Triple Breakfast Stacks McMuffin.

    By Michelle Welsch 3 days ago Read More
  • Burger King chicken sandwich

    The Burger King Ordering Trick That Gets You An Italian-Style Chicken Sandwich

    Although it is unclear if or when the Italian original sandwich will make its return to Burger King, customers can make their own with this ordering hack.

    By Deb Kavis 3 days ago Read More
  • Jersey Mike's sandwich close up.

    The Tedious Way Jersey Mike's Preps Its Shredded Lettuce

    From fresh heads to perfectly shredded toppings, explore the hands-on prep method behind Jersey Mike's iconic sub lettuce.

    By Michelle Welsch 3 days ago Read More
  • Olive Garden breadsticks in basket

    Not Olive Garden: This Other Italian Chain Has The Actual Best Breadsticks

    An expert from Tasting Table recently tried a variety of chain restaurant breadsticks, and their top pick was a somewhat surprising one.

    By Martha Brennan 3 days ago Read More
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