RANKED: the best fast food in America
French fries, cheeseburgers, pizzas, and Tex-Mex burritos have become ambassadors of American cuisine.And there are countless options across the country, from the Golden Arches to Chipotle. But with so...
View ArticleWe tried breakfast from McDonald's, Taco Bell, Burger King, and Wendy's —...
The fast-food breakfast wars are upon us.With McDonald's implementing all-day breakfast, Burger King responding in kind, Wendy's flailing in the breakfast arena, and Taco Bell revamping its morning...
View ArticleWe tested french fries from McDonald's, Wendy's, Burger King, and Chick-fil-A...
July 13 is National French Fry Day, a necessary and important day to reflect on the ubiquitous yet humble golden star of the fast-food world. The perfect fry is starchy and crispy and a sturdy vehicle...
View ArticleWe did a blind taste test of popular french fries — the winner was clear
In a blind taste test, we had Business Insider employees try french fries from McDonald's, Wendy's, Shake Shack, Chick-fil-A, and Burger King. Produced by Emma Fierberg. Original Reporting by Hollis...
View Article14 successful people who got their start working in fast food
Today is National Junk Food Day — a day meant to celebrate the greasy, sweet, and satisfying treats that we can't ever seem to resist. In honor of this auspicious event, let's take a look at 14 very...
View ArticleThe business model that made McDonald's a fast-food powerhouse is crumbling
The fast-food business model is under threat.Chains like McDonald's, Burger King, and Wendy's have long relied on cheap labor to keep menu prices low while still driving a healthy profit.But the days...
View ArticleTaco Bell is using Cheetos to unleash a wild new weapon in the fast-food wars
Taco Bell is launching a test of a Cheetos burrito.The fast-food chain is adding the wild mashup to the menu in Cincinnati in mid-August, Taco Bell told Business Insider. The dish will contain seasoned...
View Article26 fast-food items that failed
Not every item on a fast-food menu can be a hit. We've highlighted items from top fast-food chains like McDonald's, Taco Bell, and Burger King that just didn't resonate with customers. From...
View ArticleConsumers have a fast-food habit that's killing Chipotle's business model
Is the era of the fast casual coming to a close? Visits to fast-food chains grew 5% faster than those to fast-casual chains in the second quarter of 2016, according to a report from location-based...
View ArticleAmericans' new eating habit is crushing the restaurant industry
Burger King on Thursday became the latest restaurant to report slowing sales growth, sounding another warning bell for the entire restaurant industry. Same-store sales at the burger chain increased...
View ArticleThis viral menu item couldn't save Burger King from the biggest issue...
Mac n' Cheetos may have been one of the most talked about items in recent fast-food history, but they didn't save Burger King in the second quarter. On Thursday, Burger King reported that same-store...
View ArticleRestaurant chains need to stop adding this disgusting ingredient to menu items
Mac n' cheese is great. But, what about mac n' cheese in a burger? Or on a pizza?America is facing an overwhelming trend of mac n' cheese being added to foods that simply do not need macaroni and...
View ArticleBurger King's Mac n' Cheetos reveal a dark secret in the food industry
Almost a year before Burger King debuted Mac n' Cheetos, a nearly identical dish was created by an internet chef. In September 2015, the Vulgar Chef released a YouTube video on how to create "Cheetos...
View Article5 'healthy' fast food meals that are worse for you than pizza
It turns out the "healthy" options at fast-food chains are often not all that healthy.Produced by Jacqui Frank. Original reporting by Jessica Orwig.Follow BI Video: On TwitterJoin the conversation...
View ArticleBurger King just unleashed a wild new weapon in the fast-food wars
Burger King is coming out with a hamburger-burrito hybrid called a Whopperito.The Whopperito features the same beef that's used in the iconic Whopper sandwich but with different seasoning "to deliver...
View ArticleWe tried biscuit breakfast sandwiches from major fast-food chains — and the...
American tastes are changing, and fast-food chains are trying to keep up with the trends.The biscuit, a classic cornerstone of Southern American cuisine, has long been a regional option at restaurants...
View ArticleGrocery stores are becoming the fast-food industry's biggest threat
The fast-food industry has a growing threat: grocery stores.Grocery prices are dropping due to lower commodity costs, and people are eating at home more often as a result. Wendy's on Wednesday became...
View ArticleWe tried Burger King's infamous new 'Whopperrito' — here's the verdict
Burger King has unleashed yet another polarizing menu item.Following in the hallowed steps of the beloved Chicken Fries, the infuriatingly good Angry Whopper, and the horrifying Mac n' Cheetos is: the...
View ArticleWhat 2,000 calories looks like at every major fast-food chain
The Food and Drug Administration recommends an average daily intake of 2,000 calories. Healthier, more transparent practices are making their way into the fast-food industry, yet simple awareness isn't...
View ArticleI tried the Whopperito — Burger King’s Whopper now in burrito form
Burger King now has an item on their menu called the Whopperito. It case you couldn't tell: it's a Whopper in the form of a burrito. And let me tell you, it's pretty wild!Produced by Joe AvellaFollow...
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