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12 hours ago

How A Joke Burger Became One Of Culver's Biggest Hits - Tasting Table

A CurderBurger order takes a classic hamburger, which Culver's prepares using three cuts of beef, and stacks a patty of fried cheese on top. The fried cheese patty is made up of yellow and white cheddar cheese curds rolled in seasoned breadcrumbs and fried to golden perfection. The fried cheese adds a buttery crunch to burgers. Culver's executives have been surprised by the enthusiasm for the cheesy burger creation.
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20 hours ago

The 10 Most Overhyped Fast Food Items Of All Time - Tasting Table

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. We get that it's a tough market out there, and no matter how big or small the business, the doors only stay open as long as people are spending money. At a time when we're spoiled for choice, marketing and hype play a huge part in getting the word out and enticing customers to spend their hard-earned dollars. But sometimes, things just go a little too far.
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#bacon-cheeseburger
#arbys
#whataburger
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1 week ago

The 11 Best Fast Food Kids Meals For Adults To Order - Tasting Table

Order kids' meals online to access customizations, avoid pricing errors, and enjoy adult-friendly portions and value like Wendy's spicy nuggets with a Frosty upgrade.
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1 week ago

This Budget-Friendly Fast Food Snack Wrap From Sonic Isn't Worth The Savings - Tasting Table

Sonic's Cheesy Baja Crispy Tender Wrap ranked worst among eight fast-food wraps due to poor proportions, bland flavor, and lack of Baja characteristics.
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fromBuzzFeed
1 week ago

23 Restaurant Experiences From The "Good Old Days" That Have Vanished

Many nostalgic dining experiences from the 1970s and 1980s—smoking sections, themed Pizza Hut interiors, Farrell's theatrical sundaes, and fried McDonald's pies—no longer exist.
fromIslands
1 week ago

NYC Is Debuting A Fast Food Restaurant Even Bigger Than McDonald's On A Street Famous For Shopping - Islands

That honor goes to Mixue Ice Cream & Tea, a fast food chain founded and based in China. According to the Associated Press, Mixue Ice Cream & Tea has more than 45,000 stores. For reference, McDonald's website states that they have over 44,000. Foodies in New York will now be able to get a taste of Mixue Ice Cream & Tea's offerings as the chain is debuting its very first location in the U.S. on NYC's Canal Street.
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1 week ago

The Reason Checkers Fries Taste So Good - Tasting Table

If you've ever rolled through a Checkers drive-thru - or Rally's, there's no real difference anymore between Checkers and Rally's restaurants - and been handed that paper bag full of steaming-hot french fries, you know that they are something special. These aren't just your run-of-the-mill fried potato sticks, these are tender stalks of pure magic wrapped in a crisp, warm-hued crust that surely should have landed them at the top of the ranking of the best fast food french fries.
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1 week ago

The Pacific Northwest Burger Chain That Runs On Wind And Local Ingredients - Tasting Table

Burgerville operates as a wind-powered fast-food chain prioritizing local sourcing, sustainability practices, and community partnerships, with about 75% of ingredients sourced locally.
#inflation
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1 month ago
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How Restaurants Like Olive Garden And Texas Roadhouse Are Winning The Value War Against Fast Food - Tasting Table

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1 month ago
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How Restaurants Like Olive Garden And Texas Roadhouse Are Winning The Value War Against Fast Food - Tasting Table

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2 weeks ago

We Tried Every Domino's Sandwich And Ranked Them From Worst To Best - Tasting Table

Domino's has expanded beyond pizza into multiple food categories, sustaining oven-baked sandwiches and other menu experiments that reflect quality ingredients and varied offerings.
#french-fries
fromBuzzFeed
2 weeks ago
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If You Can Identify 72% Of These Chains Just By Their Fries, You're A Certified Fast Food Expert

fromBuzzFeed
2 weeks ago
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If You Can Identify 72% Of These Chains Just By Their Fries, You're A Certified Fast Food Expert

#wendys
Public health
fromwww.thelocal.ch
2 weeks ago

Alarm grows in Switzerland over influx of fast food chains

Rapid expansion of fast-food outlets in Switzerland increases access to unhealthy foods and contributes to rising overweight and obesity rates.
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fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

The Seafood Chain That Could Be Swimming Towards A Comeback - Tasting Table

Captain D's recovered from early-2000s decline to operate over 530 locations in 23 states and is pursuing further domestic and international expansion.
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3 weeks ago

Which State Eats The Most Fast Food? - Tasting Table

That's right, despite the reputation of the Chick-fil-A-loving South as America's fast food hot spot, data from Escoffier shows that Maryland consumes the most. The report is based on three metrics measuring what percent of restaurants in a given state are fast food, the amount of fast food spots per capita, and what percent of food spending in the state goes to fast food, with the data coming from the Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
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fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

The Biggest Fast Food Chains Of The 1970s - Tasting Table

Fast-food chains expanded rapidly in the 1970s, with Pizza Hut growing from a single Wichita restaurant into a major global pizza chain.
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fromZDNET
3 weeks ago

Someone ordered 18,000 cups of water at an AI drive-thru - now fast food chains are reconsidering

Fast-food chains are reworking drive-thru AI after errors and customer backlash, favoring monitored voice systems and selective human takeover.
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3 weeks ago

Save Big This Season: White Castle's Autumn Deals and App Exclusives | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

White Castle is offering limited-time fall promotions and app-based rewards, including BOGO Cheese Slider, free Dessert-on-a-Stick, member discounts, and Crave Case savings.
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fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

The Only Type Of Oil Five Guys Uses For Its Iconic French Fries - Tasting Table

Five Guys fries are cooked exclusively in peanut oil, giving them a distinctive buttery taste and using the restaurant's shelled peanuts.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 weeks ago

Cohen: When Washington fails workers, California must lead - San Jose Spotlight

Laura Reyes began experiencing terrible pain on her shift at a local Burger King. She quickly went to management, saying she was very ill and needed to leave work. Management did not allow her to leave. Laura went back to work, fearing for her job, and the pain got worse and she started bleeding heavily. She told her manager she thought she might die, but was still not allowed to leave. Only after more than three hours was Laura allowed to leave work.
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fromMedium
1 month ago

Taco Bell Reconsiders Voice AI Strategy at the Drive-Through

Taco Bell's drive-through voice AI improves efficiency in some settings but causes errors and customer dissatisfaction, prompting selective human-AI deployment.
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fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

Fast Food Customers Are Privy To This Menu Trick That's Been Trying To Fool Them For Years - Tasting Table

Fast-food chains frequently rebrand existing menu items by adding bacon or barbecue elements and marketing them as new offerings.
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4 weeks ago

The Fast Food 'Hacks' Reddit Can't Handle Anymore - Tasting Table

Assuming fast-food employees know every off-menu "secret" hack causes confusion; customers should specify ingredients and exact requests when ordering.
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fromZDNET
4 weeks ago

AI is returning to Taco Bell and McDonalds drive-thrus - will customers bite this time?

Fast-food chains are retreating from fully automated AI order-taking after glitches, and shifting toward supervised AI voice tools to assist human workers.
#culvers
#kfc
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fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Restaurant-hopping is out. Chain loyalty is in.

Consumers are spending less dining out and concentrating visits on preferred chains, shifting from fast-casual toward value-driven fast-food options.
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fromEater
1 month ago

Late Summer Is the Perfect Time to Bust Out a Freezer Mug

Freezer mugs keep beverages cold and evoke nostalgic memories during heat waves.
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fromTasting Table
1 month ago

America's First Fast Food Hamburger Chain Is Finally Coming To Texas - Here's When It Opens - Tasting Table

White Castle will open its first Texas location in The Colony north of Dallas in summer 2026, creating about 80–100 jobs.
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1 month ago

In-N-Out Opens Portland Area's First-Ever 'Cheeseburger' Restaurant

In-N-Out is opening a Ridgefield, Washington location, introducing cheeseburgers and drive-thru service to the Portland metro area and sparking strong local excitement.
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1 month ago

14 Fast Food Soups, Ranked From Worst To Best - Tasting Table

Fast-food and fast-casual soups are evaluated for broth integrity, ingredient quality, and comfort, revealing varied results and many disappointing renditions.
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1 month ago

What It Means That Jersey Mike's Bread Is Baked In-House - Tasting Table

Jersey Mike's subs use thawed, part-baked bread finished in-store, not made from scratch.
#mcdonalds
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fromTasting Table
1 month ago

The US Airport With The Most Fast Food Chains - Tasting Table

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport has the most fast food restaurants, with 19 chains available for travelers.
San Diego International Airport has the highest density of fast food outlets per mile within its terminals.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I visited 5 popular fast-food chains with a $10 budget. The differences in value blew me away.

I enjoyed the chicken sandwich from Shake Shack, but didn't feel like I got a lot for my money.
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fromEater
1 month ago

Consider the Crunchwrap

The Crunchwrap Supreme is a feat of both texture and engineering, comprised of a large flour tortilla layered with beef, nacho cheese, and assorted fresh ingredients.
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fromTasting Table
1 month ago

The Worst Fast Food Cookies Come From This Popular Sandwich Chain - Tasting Table

Subway's cookies have been ranked the absolute worst fast food restaurant option. The chocolate cookie with white chocolate chips was described as grainy and overly sweet.
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#in-n-out-burger
#taco-bell
fromFortune
1 month ago

How Chili's and Cheesecake Factory are defying consumer gloom and beating McDonald's and Chipotle at their own game

Consumers are tightening their belts and eating out less frequently, but sit-down restaurants like Chili's and Cheesecake Factory are persevering because they're delivering more value for about the same price as fast food.
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1 month ago

Which Fast Food Chain Has The Cheapest Fries? - Tasting Table

Arby's offers the cheapest large fries at $2.99, making them a budget-friendly option in fast food.
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1 month ago

Review: Popeyes' New Dry Rub Wings Are A Fowl Flop - Tasting Table

Popeyes launched four new dry rub wing flavors: Ghost Pepper, Lemon Pepper, Garlic Parm, and Buffalo, all on a mild marinated chicken base.
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#burger-king
#bojangles
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1 month ago
NYC food

Bojangles is coming back to NYC, starting in Brooklyn

Bojangles plans to open 20 locations in New York City and 35 in New Jersey over the next decade.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
NYC food

Bojangles expands to East Coast, opening first location in NYC

Bojangles is expanding to New York City and New Jersey, opening 85 locations over the next decade, starting in Brooklyn this winter.
LA food
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

South Korea's Top Burger Chain Is Opening In The US, But What Makes It Stand Out? - Tasting Table

Lotteria opened its first U.S. store in Los Angeles, featuring unique Korean-inspired fast food and regional menu adaptations.
#baja-blast
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

8 Fast Food Chocolate Chip Cookies, Ranked Worst To Best - Tasting Table

The characteristics that make chocolate chip cookies beloved are the qualities that complicate their replication in fast food, where speed and shelf-stability are prioritized.
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fromTasting Table
1 month ago

The Best Fast Food Dessert Pie Comes From This Fried Chicken Chain - Tasting Table

Popeyes' cinnamon apple pie is ranked as the best fast food pie due to its exceptional flavor and quality.
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fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Elvis Presley Loved To Order Hot Dogs At This Florida Restaurant - Tasting Table

Elvis Presley frequented the Coney Island Drive-Inn in Florida, enjoying hot dogs and fast food.
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fromFast Company
1 month ago

TikTok claims there's a hack to get bigger portions at Chipotle: Put men's names on your orders

Takeout orders from fast-casual chains may have portion size biases based on the gender connotations of names used for ordering.
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fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

39 Restaurant And Fast Food Horror Stories That Have Me Swearing Never To Eat Out Again

Restaurant incidents reveal alarming health hazards, including one where caustic soda poisoned potential customers.
E-Commerce
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Smashburger's new CEO wants to flip the script on the burger chain's fortunes

Jim Sullivan was promoted to CEO of Smashburger, aiming to reclaim the brand's positioning with strategic menu changes and franchise opportunities.
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fromSFGATE
1 month ago

New fast food chain will give SF Fisherman's Wharf In-N-Out some competition

A Taco Bell Cantina is set to open at Fisherman's Wharf, enhancing local dining options with alcoholic beverages and extended hours.
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fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Review: Chick-Fil-A's New Fall Menu Items Need To Stay On The Menu For Good - Tasting Table

Chick-fil-A is innovating its menu with new beverages and a sandwich for fall.
E-Commerce
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

The Popular Drinks Not Included With Panera's Sip Club Membership - Tasting Table

Panera's Unlimited Sip Club provides unlimited basic drinks for a monthly fee, but specialty drinks are excluded.
fromBoston Herald
1 month ago

Recipe: Cheeseburger rice paper spirals offer tasty gluten-free option

These burger spirals are an acceptable gluten-free solution: They're made with rice paper wrappers. Usually the thin, transparent rounds made from rice, water and salt are the foundation for Vietnamese summer rolls.
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fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Are Fast Food Dollar Menus A Thing Of The Past? - Tasting Table

Dollar menus have largely disappeared from fast food chains due to rising costs. Fast food items now cost significantly more than a dollar.
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fromTasting Table
1 month ago

10 '90s Fast Food Items That Deserve A Comeback - Tasting Table

The 1990s were a vibrant period for fast food, giving rise to iconic menu items and marketing strategies.
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fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Raising Cane's 24-Hour Method For Perfect Fried Chicken Every Time - Tasting Table

Raising Cane's emphasizes fresh, hand-battered chicken marinated for 24 hours, prioritizing quality and simplicity in its fast food approach.
#in-n-out
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

Taco Bell's Tacos Are More Nutritious Than You May Have Thought - Tasting Table

A single Crunchy Taco from Taco Bell contains 170 calories, 9 grams of fat, and 7 grams of protein, making it a surprisingly nutritious option in fast food.
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fromTasting Table
2 months ago

An Old-School Fast Food Chain Is Making A Comeback After Nearly Disappearing - Tasting Table

The American landscape used to be covered in Benningan's, Arthur Treachers, and Chi-Chi's restaurants, which at one time or another all probably seemed like the next big thing.
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fromForbes
2 months ago

The Founder Of Shake Shack Is Now A Billionaire

Danny Meyer, founder of Shake Shack, is now a billionaire largely due to the fast food chain's success.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Chipotle customers are eating less beef - and going for this protein instead

In a second-quarter earnings call on Wednesday, the burrito chain's finance chief, Adam Rymer, said customers are opting for lower-priced meats at their outlets.
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fromFuturism
2 months ago

Your Eyeballs Will Bug Out Like a Retro Cartoon Character When You Hear the Prices at Tesla's New Burger Joint

Tesla Eats opens in Los Angeles offering high-priced burgers next to Supercharger lot after initial announcement seven years ago.
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fromTasting Table
2 months ago

This Fast Food Taco Chain Went Bankrupt Trying To Take Down Taco Bell - Tasting Table

Del Taco struggled to contend with Taco Bell's dominance, facing significant challenges that led to bankruptcy.
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