Ina Garten reveals her favorite fast food is In-N-Out, a burger chain she appreciates for its simplicity and quality, and also praises Shake Shack's chick'n sandwich, highlighting her love for accessible, delicious fast food despite her gourmet reputation.
A federal lawsuit alleges McDonald's misleads customers by claiming the McRib contains pork ribs when it actually uses lower-grade pork products, raising concerns about transparency and marketing practices.
India's KFC and Pizza Hut franchisees, Sapphire Foods India and Devyani International, are merging in a $934 million deal to create a major fast-food franchisee in India, aiming to improve profitability and achieve significant synergies amid challenging market conditions.
Sonic is returning to Fort Wayne after 15 years, with an estimated opening in May next to a Marathon gas station on Bass Road. The new location will feature counter service and four car hop spots but no drive-in canopy, reflecting a shift from traditional drive-in service.
Arby's, a 60-year-old fast-food chain known for its meats and curly fries, has quietly closed dozens of locations across the U.S. in 2025 due to declining sales and rising costs, despite its popularity and significant market share.
Subway has quietly closed nearly 2,000 stores, overcoming past scandals, while Blimpie, once a competitor, has also drastically declined due to poor management and overexpansion, highlighting challenges faced by low-cost sandwich chains against local independents.
Arby's, a longstanding fast-food chain known for roast beef sandwiches, has quietly closed over a dozen locations across the U.S. in 2025 due to a 6.3% decline in sales caused by rising costs and lower consumer spending, despite its significant market share and high sales figures.
Many stores, restaurants, and services like mail and stock markets are open on Christmas Eve 2025, but hours vary by location, so it's best to check ahead before heading out for last-minute shopping or errands.
A heart surgeon warns against four foods and drinks—fast food, soft drinks, milk products, and alcohol—that can harm your health, especially during the festive season, urging people to be mindful of their consumption despite holiday temptations.
The first-ever Taco Bell DC 50k ultramarathon took place in Alexandria, where participants ran 31 miles and ate at nine Taco Bells, with vomiting allowed but stomach medicines banned.
McDonald's is bringing back the popular McRib sandwich to select U.S. locations starting November 11, leveraging nostalgia and buzz to boost sales amid a challenging consumer environment. The return has generated significant online attention and even meme status, with some market predictions linking the McRib's comeback to positive trends in Bitcoin and stock markets. The sandwich will be available in various cities, with prices varying by location, and is part of McDonald's broader holiday offerings.
Wendy's plans to close 250-300 underperforming restaurants as part of a strategic revamp called 'Project Fresh,' amid declining U.S. sales and ongoing efforts to revitalize the brand and improve profitability.
Wendy's plans to close 300 stores in 2026 due to declining foot traffic and rising costs, as casual dining competitors like Chili's cut prices to attract budget-conscious consumers amid inflation and job losses, squeezing traditional fast food chains.
Wendy's plans to close approximately 300 stores nationwide starting in late 2025, including some in Ohio, as part of a strategy to improve brand performance and address underperforming locations. The closures will begin in the fourth quarter of this year, but specific locations have not been announced.
Chipotle CEO Scott Boatwright warns that younger generations, especially Gen Z and millennials, are reducing dining out due to economic pressures like unemployment and student loans, leading to decreased sales and a shift towards grocery shopping, reflecting a broader two-tier economy affecting fast-food chains.