Fast Food

Burger King reclaimed the No. 2 U.S. burger chain spot from Wendy's after its revamped Whopper and multiyear turnaround drove same-store sales up 8.5%.

DoorDash's so-called Cheeseburger Index reveals a burger, fries and soda costs $12.94 in Austin but $28.28 in Anchorage, exposing stark local gaps for the same meal.

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers CEO says California gets a "bad rap" as competitors close doors, planning 60 new locations nationwide this year with a Northern California focus.

Chipotle removed jalapeños from certain restaurants after identifying the ingredient as a potential common link in a Salmonella outbreak under investigation by health officials

CEO Chris Kempczinski says weak promotion of value deals and a pullback in digital deals led to a drop in visits from McDonald's loyal customers.

Yum Brands reports Taco Bell sales fell 2% amid the cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce, but CFO says declines moderated materially.

Burger King is rolling out a new Whopper Guarantee initiative and dedicated customer service team after thousands of guests shared feedback with the chain.

A proposed In-N-Out location sparked a 45-day moratorium on new drive-thru permits in Culver City, California, as residents debate traffic, air quality and safety.

A father revealed a budgeting hack that shows how ordering 30 nuggets and buttered buns at Chick-fil-A can feed a family of five for under $45.

Chick-fil-A's new Mac & Cheese Kids Meal is now available nationwide, offering the chain's popular macaroni and cheese as a standalone entrée for younger diners.

One of California's largest fast-food franchise operators is moving to close and sell dozens of burger restaurants following a bankruptcy filing.

Wendy's announces Minions & Monsters meal starting June 15 with themed adult and kids meals, exclusive collectible toys and a new Banana Frosty Swirl.

McDonald's is testing ArchIQ, a new AI order-taking system at five locations, as part of its McDonald's Next strategy announced by CEO Chris Kempczinski.

Burger King brings back Crown Nuggets after 15 years, answering fan demands for the nostalgic crown-shaped chicken nuggets starting June 2 nationwide.

Guzman y Gomez, which once planned hundreds of U.S. locations, has permanently closed all American restaurants after struggling in the Chicago market.

An Austin-area Chick-fil-A franchise operator faces a federal lawsuit alleging it fired an employee after refusing to accommodate her Sabbath observance.

Papa John’s is piloting drone delivery with Alphabet-owned Wing near Charlotte, starting with select menu items ordered through the Wing app.

Subway closed 729 U.S. locations in 2025 as franchise revenue declined, even as net income surged, highlighting pressure on its business model.

McDonald's is quietly ending self-serve soda fountains nationwide, shifting drink prep behind the counter as it modernizes restaurants across the country.

Subway is launching a new value menu featuring 15 items under $5, with sandwiches, wraps and rotating daily deals available nationwide.