We get it. Sometimes you want a simple, heaping, steaming plate of cheesy carbs. Who doesn't want that? And when a box of sunshine-yellow macaroni and cheese won't do, we certainly don't blame you for turning to fettuccine Alfredo. But if you're at Olive Garden, you might want to skip it.
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Two brothers opened the first Pizza Hut in 1958. The company, now owned by YUM! Brands, boasts more than 16,000 stores in more than 100 countries (via Pizza Hut). According to PMQ Pizza Magazine, there are nearly 7,500 Pizza Hut locations in the U.S., which brought in almost $6 billion in 2019.
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Sbarro didn't always dream of being known for its pizza. It began as a delicatessen that Mama Sbarro would run with an iron hand. As the company evolved and grew, it would see brushes with terrorism and possibly organized crime.
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Getting fast food delivered is a relatively new concept (outside of pizza, of which delivery has been a thing for a long time), so we will forgive you for not noticing if your bill has been slightly higher than it used to be.
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A good steakhouse should make the entire dining experience feel effortless and fun. There's nothing worse than sitting down at a steakhouse, only to leave feeling disappointed or worse, upset because of a bad experience. Keep an eye out for these bad steakhouse red flags.
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Chipotle Mexican Grill is a favorite fast food chain among the many customers who like having the option to build their own burritos, tacos, and bowls with fresh ingredients like yummy salsa and guacamole. In fact, Chipotle tied for fourth in a 2019 favorite fast food chain poll.
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Cheesecake Factory's chosen combo of fresh fruit and luscious fruit juices, plus Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling, a dash of rum, and a hint of spice gives this big-batch cocktail a classy, festive vibe, which we need — because is summer even summer without sangria?
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Burger King is quickly phasing out one of its desserts, and customers have definitely noticed. The chain's once-beloved slices of Dutch Apple Pie will no longer be available in U.S. locations.
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Donatos Pizza is known for its pizzas with edge-to-edge toppings and the motto, "Every piece is important." Donatos uses site analysis and intelligence tools to find ideal franchise locations. Here's how much it would cost to start a franchise in one of those prime spots.
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California-based Evolution Fast Food is one of the original innovators of vegan fast food and drive-thru dining.
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If you missed the announcement back in February, then now's the time to familiarize yourself with what is sure to be a fashion craze: KFC fried chicken-scented Crocs.
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If you really want to make the most out of your trip to Five Guys, you need to make sure you don't mess up your order. Take a look at these mistakes everyone makes when ordering a burger at Five Guys so you can avoid making them yourself.
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Fried chicken fast food chain Chick-fil-A has been praised by Delish as having one of the best restaurant loyalty programs of 2020. How much do you need to spend to reach the coveted 'red' status?
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Sweet Tomatoes & Souplantation. IHOP. Chuck E. Cheese. Le Pain Quotidien. BRIO Tuscan Grille. These are just a few of the restaurant brands which have had to shed branches, or completely wind down operations completely as a result of social distancing and the pandemic.
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When alone or with family members in a car, for example, a mask isn't necessary. But what about wearing masks at drive-thrus?
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We never thought we'd see the day when we describe McDonald's as being environmentally friendly. In late 2019, during the launch of its sustainability program called "Better M" in Europe, McDonald's told New Food Magazine it was looking at areas that it viewed were key to a sustainability platform.
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With more than 21,000 Subway franchises in operation across the U.S., opening up a branch of the well-loved sandwich business for yourself must appeal to the entrepreneurial spirit. But just how much does it cost to open up a Subway franchise?
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Did you know that Taco Bell actually served a burger for a years-long stint in the restaurant's 58-year-long existence? Similar in consistency to a Sloppy Joe, the Bell Beefer was added to TB's menu in the 1970s.
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Chances are you have strong potato-based opinions about at least one of these types, especially if your favorites are the recently removed KFC potato wedges. In June it was officially announced that the new KFC "Secret Recipe" fries would be taking the spot once held by the beloved wedges.
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If you're cozying up to a bucket of KFC chicken, there's a good chance you have a side of mashed potatoes at the ready, too. After all, the magical combo of carbs plus carbs is hard to beat. But maybe you should consider scratching KFC's mashed potatoes from your next order.
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Krispy Kreme is a one-time regional southern icon that's now known and loved throughout the whole world. But the road to success has not been without its ups and downs. For a time, Krispy Kreme even seemed down and out.
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In a July 2020 post to Reddit, a Taco Bell employee leaked information about some serious menu changes that would allegedly begin in August, 2020, and people were not pleased. They were especially upset to read that "all potato items" would be disappearing from the menu.
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While every business under the sun now seems to offer a loyalty program, fast-food burger joints haven't exactly jumped on the bandwagon. But now, there's hope — CNN Business reports that Wendy's has become the first major burger chain that is offering a rewards program to customers.
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One of Chick-fil-A's locations in Huntsville, Alabama was on the brink of needing to go cashless due to their lack of coins, so they turned to Facebook to advertise an unusual promotion.
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If you were most worried about using chopsticks wrong while eating sushi, then you might want to take a deep breath. There is, in fact, a wrong way to eat sushi, and it has everything to do with how you handle your soy sauce. There is quite a bit of etiquette involved with eating sushi.
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El Pollo Loco exists at the crossroads of Texas barbecue and Mexican cuisine. The food has a reputation for being fresh and often veggie-forward, which makes it appealing to more than just your typical fast food audience. It's this appealing menu that has fueled the success of El Pollo Loco.
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Taco Bell's announcement of a new, limited menu roll-out may have felt like a crushing blow to your already-fragile psyche. The coronavirus pandemic has forced a lot of change in the world, but did it have to mess with our favorite Mexican-inspired comfort food, too?
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