I visited Cook Out for the first time. I'm still dreaming about the food and low prices.
I experienced the savory delights of Cook Out, a beloved North Carolina institution thats known for its diverse menu and budget-friendly pricing.
Fast Food
I tried chicken tenders from Chick-fil-A, Zaxby's, and PDQ. The best were crispy and had the perfect amount of seasoning.
I ordered chicken fingers at fast-food chains Chick-fil-A, Zaxby's, and PDQ. They were all good, but my favorite ones were crispy and well-seasoned.
Taco Bell's chicken nuggets return next week, with plans to make crispy chicken permanent by 2026
Taco Bell is bringing its chicken nuggets back starting next week. The chain plans to make crispy chicken a permanent category by 2026.
Convenience stores are becoming culinary destinations
Convenience stores are offering more freshly prepared foods like gourmet burgers. It's putting them in competition with fast-food chains.
I tried grilled cheese sandwiches from Sonic, Shake Shack, and Five Guys. My favorite was also the least expensive.
I ordered grilled cheese sandwiches at Sonic, Five Guys, and Shake Shack to see which fast-food chain has the best offering.
Photos show what it was like to eat at McDonald's in the 1980s
McDonald's customers in the 1980s could try chicken nuggets for the very first time, or even catch President Ronald Reagan eating a Big Mac.
I ordered salads from Wendy's, Culver's, Chick-fil-A, and Zaxby's. My old go-to chain didn't come close to first place.
I ordered basic salads from Wendy's, Culver's, Chick-fil-A, and Zaxby's to see which fast-food chain had the best offering. There was a clear winner.
I tried chicken tenders from 10 fast-food chains and ranked them from worst to best
We compared chicken tenders from Popeyes, Chick-fil-A, Whataburger, Raising Cane's, KFC, Bojangles, Zaxby's, Wingstop, Sonic, and Cook Out.
I tried Popeyes' new pickle-themed menu. It's the chain's best launch since its iconic chicken sandwich.
We tried Popeyes' new pickle-flavored chicken sandwich, wings, and fried pickle chips. The menu is the best thing from the brand in years.
Brian Niccol is shaking up Starbucks. Here's how he became one of the biggest names in the restaurant industry.
Brian Niccol led turnarounds at Taco Bell and Chipotle before becoming CEO of Starbucks. Here are the highlights of his career in restaurants.
I tried cheeseburgers from 5 fast-food chains and ranked them from worst to best
We compared cheeseburgers from McDonald's, Burger King, Wendy's, Sonic Drive-In, and Checkers. Sonic's burger impressed us the most.
I worked at Chick-fil-A after college because I couldn't find a full-time job. It was frustrating, but I had time to figure out my career path.
I thought it would be easy to find a full-time job once I graduated college. In 2011, the job market was still recovering, so I took a fast-food job.
Photos show what it was really like to eat at McDonald's in the 1950s
When the first McDonald's franchise opened in the 1950s, the experience of visiting the restaurant was vastly different than what we see today.
Nvidia's partnership with Taco Bell means AI could soon do more than take your drive-thru order
Nvidia and Yum! Brands, the owner of Taco Bell, have a strategic partnership for AI, meaning the technology could extend beyond drive-thru orders.
Taco Bell is releasing twice as many new menu items this year. Just don't get too attached.
Taco Bell and other chains are leaning into limited-time-offer menu items as a way to experiment. That means fans shouldn't get attached to new items.
McDonald's CEO is trying to speed up the years it takes to develop new burgers
Chris Kempczinski, McDonald's CEO, said new products and upgrades to signature burgers take years to reach customers, which he wants to speed up.
Starbucks likely avoided taxes on $1.3 billion in profit using a Swiss subsidiary, a new report finds
Starbucks booked millions in profit at a Swiss subsidiary, where the company likely paid less in taxes than it would have elsewhere, a report found.
7 fast-food trends that will be everywhere in 2025, from chicken tenders to dipping sauces
Gen Z is driving fast-food trends with their love of chicken, nostalgic menu items, and bold, international-inspired flavors.
McDonald's CEO pointed to this surprising trend for food chains this year
McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski mentioned three things, from protein to sauces, that he expects to see more of at fast-food restaurants in 2025.
I tried 5 fast-food fish sandwiches and ranked them from worst to best
I tried and ranked five fish sandwiches from McDonald's, Burger King, Wendy's, and Popeyes. Which fast food chain had the best one?