(Stacker) – Fast food restaurants rose to fame during the 1950s and 60s during the advent of the American highway system. The pairing seemed like a match made in heaven: Traversing long open roads for hours on end take a lot of energy, and few options feel better than a pit stop at a fast food restaurant along the way. Satiating the U.S.’s on-the-go lifestyle and car-centric infrastructure were the likes of McDonald’s, Wendy’s, Burger King, and others – all of which […]
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Thanksgiving is all about family, friends and, of course — food. Between the mashed potatoes, turkey, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie, there are countless delicious dishes to feast upon this holiday season. But with the rising food prices due to inflation, more Americans are considering ordering their Thanksgiving meals out rather than making something at home. Sure, some grocery stores like Aldi and Walmart are lowering their food prices, but that’s still not enough to convince some Americans to splurge […]
(NEXSTAR) – Looking for a quick bite to eat on Thanksgiving? Whether you’re traveling, burned the turkey, or just hungry for some French fries, here are a few fast food joints and restaurants that will still be open on Thanksgiving. Hours may vary across locations, be sure to call or check online before visiting your nearest restaurant. Benihana Select Benihana restaurants will be open on Thanksgiving. Boston Market Boston Market locations will be open on Thanksgiving, according to the company’s […]
For a long time, Burger King was Pepsi to McDonald’s Coke. At some point, however, that changed and Wendy’s managed to work its way into the conversation, first making it a fast-food burger big three, and then actually becoming the number two brand in the space. That’s an embarrassing predicament for the Restaurant Brands International (QSR) – Get Free Report chain. Burger King has responded by trying to be a menu innovator. It has been daring (albeit with mixed success) […]
Chances are, you’ve eaten out at a restaurant, placed a take-out order, or grabbed a meal from a fast food drive-thru. But do you ever wonder about what goes on in the restaurant and service industry that you don’t see as a customer? I rounded up a bunch of responses from restaurant and grocery store employees, chefs, servers, hostesses, and more on the subreddit r/askreddit and from the BuzzFeed Community. Here are the industry secrets they spilled. 1. “I work […]
In the fast-food world, there is a lot of competition. Between the largest chains in America to dueling sandwich shops, coffee shops, and burger joints, there’s an abundance of places to choose from. The brutal part for these rivaling companies? The competitiveness of the QSR market means that there will always be “winners” and “losers.” When customers begin to show a preference for one chain over the other, the popularity of former favorites can fade faster than a flash in […]
Based on first appearances, the HiHo Cheeseburger at the corner of Coldwater Canyon and Ventura in the Studio City section of Los Angeles isn’t much to get excited about. Apart from the location, inside an appealing new complex of shops and restaurants centered around a tree-filled courtyard, the latest location of one of LA’s favorite fast food brands is just another burger joint out of millions, complete with slightly rushed service and an overflowing soda machine. But then you place […]
When you need to grab a meal in a pinch, few options are faster than the drive-thru lane. But as fast food connoisseurs know, not all chains are created equal. If you’re in a hurry, stay away from Chick-fil-A. The fried chicken chain has the slowest average drive-thru experience at 8 minutes and 29 seconds. The fastest, on the other hand, was KFC, which got customers in and out in an average of 5 minutes and 2 seconds. That’s according […]
New York CNN — Every second counts in drive-thru lanes for fast food chains. A recent study showed Chick-fil-A had the slowest one — but only because it’s so popular and there are so many cars in line. Taco Bell led the pack in speed of service, with an average time of about 221 seconds, followed by Dunkin’ Donuts, KFC and Arby’s. But this metric doesn’t factor the number of cars in line. In that category, Chick-fil-A is the clear […]
A worker hands a customer their order in the drive-through of a Wendy’s fast food restaurant in Pinole, California, on Wednesday, May 25, 2022. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Wendy’s is often credited with pioneering drive-thru ordering, but the burger chain’s drive-thru accuracy and customer satisfaction scores lagged behind its rivals this year, according to a new study. The study released Tuesday comes after drive-thru lanes became even more of a critical sales driver for the fast-food […]
