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Why KFC stopped calling itself Kentucky Fried Chicken — and the myths that still won't die

July 18, 2026

Why KFC stopped calling itself Kentucky Fried Chicken — and the myths that still won't die

The 1991 name change from Kentucky Fried Chicken to KFC sparked wild myths, but the real reason involved declining earnings and the word "fried."

Teen brawl inside In-N-Out sends customers running during monsoon storm, video shows

July 17, 2026

Teen brawl inside In-N-Out sends customers running during monsoon storm, video shows

Video footage shows teens throwing punches inside a Tempe In-N-Out Burger as customers trapped by a monsoon storm scrambled to escape the chaos.

McDonald's unveils new Caesar sauce as fans renew calls for salads' return

July 16, 2026

McDonald's unveils new Caesar sauce as fans renew calls for salads' return

McDonald's launches a nationwide Caesar sauce promotion with new menu items, as social media users urge the fast-food giant to bring back salads.

McDonald's newest menu item has fans begging for one discontinued favorite

July 16, 2026

McDonald's newest menu item has fans begging for one discontinued favorite

The new Caesar sauce from McDonald's launches July 21 for chicken items like the Caesar Snack Wrap, but fans are flooding social media demanding the return of salads.

Is lettuce still safe to eat amid Taco Bell illness probe? Doctors answer

July 15, 2026

Is lettuce still safe to eat amid Taco Bell illness probe? Doctors answer

Doctors say the risk of Cyclospora from eating lettuce remains extremely low, but recommend washing all leafy greens thoroughly amid the Taco Bell probe.

North Carolina congressman exits McDonald's ownership after decades

July 14, 2026

North Carolina congressman exits McDonald's ownership after decades

Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-N.C., announces he and his wife, Teresa, have sold the McDonald's restaurant business they spent decades building, allowing him to dedicate more of his time to representing western North Carolina in Congress.

'McDonald's changed the course of my life': Congressman sells business he built since his teen years

July 14, 2026

'McDonald's changed the course of my life': Congressman sells business he built since his teen years

Chuck Edwards started at McDonald's as a 16-year-old, bought that same restaurant and built a franchise empire across western North Carolina. Now, he's sold his restaurants.

Why KFC's fried chicken tastes different from that of every other fast-food chain

July 12, 2026

Why KFC's fried chicken tastes different from that of every other fast-food chain

Fast-food chain KFC's "finger lickin' good" fried chicken reportedly relies on commercial pressure fryers, a blend of 11 herbs and spices and hand-breading techniques.

America's cheapest city to grab a cheeseburger, fries and soda isn't where you'd expect

July 11, 2026

America's cheapest city to grab a cheeseburger, fries and soda isn't where you'd expect

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.

Regional burger chains are beating fast-food giants in one key measure

July 10, 2026

Regional burger chains are beating fast-food giants in one key measure

Culver's, In-N-Out Burger and Whataburger are dramatically outpacing McDonald's, Wendy's and Burger King in sales growth, Technomic data shows.