Fast Food

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.

Papa John's customers were outraged over a box message about tipping delivery drivers as Americans increasingly say tipping culture is out of control.

Chili's launches six Big Crispy chicken sandwiches in its $10.99 '3 For Me' bundle, directly targeting McDonald's McCrispy in a battle over value diners.

McDonald’s is expanding into specialty beverages with dirty sodas and refreshers, aiming to capture demand and boost margins.

A Chick-fil-A in Towson Place, Maryland, is giving families free Icedream Cones for completing its new dine-in Cell Phone Coop Challenge together.

Five Guys is distributing $1.5 million in bonuses to employees after a BOGO promotion overwhelmed some stores, causing food shortages and early closures.

The patriotic milkshake is getting a chocolate upgrade with Lady Liberty topping, maintaining its $2.50 price point as the company previously announced.

Papa John's stock surges 15% as Qatari-backed fund reportedly offers $1.5B buyout at $47 a share, a 44% premium; the pizza chain is reviewing the proposal.

Wendy’s launches a $100K Chief Tasting Officer contest running through the end of March as fast-food brands trade jabs on social media over their burgers.

California chicken chain Starbird reports salads now outsell fried chicken as top menu category ahead of five-state expansion into Washington and beyond.