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Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is adding Senior Meals (55+) to its menu this week:
Single Cheeseburger: Freddy’s premium steakburger patty with American cheese on a toasted bun with mustard, onion and pickle.
Crispy Chicken Sandwich: Crispy chicken breast on a toasted bun with mayonnaise and pickle.
Grilled Chicken Sandwich: Grilled chicken on a toasted bun with mayonnaise, lettuce and tomato.
Hot Dog: All-beef hot dog on a toasted bun with the Guest’s choice of condiments.
Each meal includes a small drink and small fries/tots, or can be upgraded to a full-size premium side. Check your local Freddy’s for pricing!

McDonald’s has a new, limited time-only meal fans will go crazy for: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Happy Meal. “Discover one of 12 unique toys in your Happy Meal, each featuring a collectible character from The Super Mario Galaxy Movie on a posable clip,” the chain says. “Clip Mario to your backpack, pin Princess Peach to your purse or let Yoshi dangle from your keyring – now’s the perfect time to grab this season’s must-have accessory.”

Shake Shack is celebrating March Madness with free chicken sandwiches. To help make watch parties even easier every day of the week, customers can get a free Chicken Shack or Chicken Shack Lettuce Wrap with a $10+ purchase using code SpringChicken in the Shack App, at shakeshack.com, or at kiosks inside Shake Shacks. Take advantage of the deal now, as it ends on April 1.
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Raise the Roost restaurant has some great new deals for hungry customers:
2 for $5 Crispy Wraps: Hand-breaded chicken tenders fried to a deep golden crunch, wrapped in a soft flour tortilla with crisp lettuce and shredded cheese, finished with a drizzle of Roost Signature, Honey Mustard, Ranch or Spicy Ranch sauce.
Spicy Ranch Deluxe Chicken Sandwich: Juicy chicken tenders stacked on a buttery, toasted brioche-style bun with smoky bacon, melted pepper jack cheese, sliced jalapeños and a layer of spicy ranch.

Jimmy John’s has a new $8.99 Meal Deal available nationwide, built around two fan-favorite menu items. Guests choose between a regular 8″ #4 Turkey Tom® or #1 The Pepe®, paired with chips and a drink for just $8.99 when ordered online, or through the Jimmy John’s app. This is a limited time-only offer so grab it while you can.

Hardee’s just launched a promotion called “Second Breakfast Insurance” in honor of the new Frisco Breakfast Burger, which contains over 40 g of protein. From March 23-March 31, guests who submit a past receipt or a photo of a sad, unfulfilling breakfast at hardees.com/nosecondbreakfast can get a complimentary Frisco Breakfast Burger combo from the chain.

KFC is celebrating the Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special with some excellent deals right for fun watch parties: 20 Wings for $20 delivers a shareable spread with 20 wings and four dipping sauces, perfect to celebrate the milestone anniversary. And: KFC’s $10 Tuesdays offers an 8-piece bucket or 8 tenders (with four sauces) for $10.
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The ShackBurger is the perfect example of simple food done exceptionally well. “This is where Shake Shack really proves its point,” says Chef Dennis. “A well-seared patty, fresh toppings, and that signature ShackSauce come together in a burger that’s simple, flavorful, and consistently satisfying.”

The Shack Stack pairs a juicy ShackBurger with a crispy fried Portobello mushroom “ShroomBurger” stuffed with melted cheese. This mix of beef and mushrooms creates a flavor and texture contrast—savory, juicy, creamy, and crunchy all at once. Chef Dennis raves about it. “Now this is a burger with a little extra attitude,” he says. “Pairing a juicy beef patty with a crispy fried portobello mushroom filled with melted cheese adds both texture and richness, giving you a bite that’s indulgent but still balanced.”

The Chicken Shack is a crispy, flavorful alternative to their classic burgers while still delivering that signature Shake Shack quality. It’s another favorite for Chef Dennis. “A good fried chicken sandwich comes down to crunch and seasoning, and this one delivers,” he explains. “The chicken is crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, with a bright, herb-forward mayo that lifts the whole sandwich.”

You can’t have a burger or chicken sandwich without fries and Chef Dennis highly recommends the cheese fries. “These are all about comfort,” he says. “Crispy crinkle-cut fries smothered in a creamy cheese sauce—it’s simple, but when done right, it hits every time.”

Besides great food, Shake Shack is famous for its shakes and Chef Dennis is all about the Tiramisu Shake. “This is a fun, creative (and seasonal) twist that I can appreciate,” he says. “You get those familiar coffee and cream notes from a classic tiramisu, blended into a rich shake that feels both nostalgic and just a little indulgent.”
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Calories: 240
Fat: 90 g (Saturated Fat: 3.5 g)
Sodium: 600 mg
Carbs: 14 g (Fiber: 1 g, Sugar: 0 g)
Protein: 21 g
The regular Chicken Thigh from Bojangles is the lowest in calories and saturated fat overall. The sodium and carb count is also moderate, so the chain comes in at number 8 on this list. The protein is pretty good, too.

Calories: 380 Fat: 28 g (Saturated Fat: 7 g)
Sodium: 400 mg
Carbs: 5 g (Fiber: 0 g, Sugar: 0 g)
Protein: 27 g
Jollibee‘s regular Chickenjoy thigh is much lower in sodium compared to the other options, which is a plus. It does have more calories and saturated fat, but the least breading with just 5 g of carbs.

Church’s Original Chicken Thigh
Calories: 347
Fat: 218 g (Saturated Fat: 6 g)
Sodium: 720 mg
Carbs: 14 g (Fiber: 1 g, Sugar: 0 g)
Protein: 18 g
Church’s is thoroughly middle-of-the-road when it comes to calories, fat, and sodium. Yes, you could do better, but you could also do much worse nutrition-wise.

Calories: 331
Fat: 212 g (Saturated Fat: 6 g)
Sodium: 1037 mg
Carbs: 11 g (Fiber: 1 g, Sugar: 0 g)
Protein: 18 g
Church’s spicy chicken thigh has more sodium than the original, which is a drawback. Otherwise it’s not terrible, and the calories are actually lower than the regular thigh.
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Calories: 350
Fat: 21 g (Saturated Fat: 6 g)
Sodium: 790 mg
Carbs: 15 g (Fiber: 3 g, Sugar: 0 g)
Protein: 23 g
Jollibee’s Spicy Chickenjoy thigh has more carbs and more sodium than the regular Chickenjoy thigh, so it’s counted as more unhealthy overall. The protein is pretty good.

Calories: 530
Fat: 35 g (Saturated Fat: 6 g)
Sodium: 1150 mg
Carbs: 18 g (Fiber: 0 g, Sugar: 0 g)
Protein: 35 g
Calories for the KFC Extra Crispy thigh are slightly higher than Original Recipe, but the sodium is better. The protein is lower too, and the saturated fat is higher, so this one comes in at number 3.

Calories: 390
Fat: 21 g (Saturated Fat: 4 g)
Sodium: 1190 mg
Carbs: 11 g (Fiber: 2 g, Sugar: 0 g)
Protein: 39 g
KFC’s Original Recipe is, in my opinion, the best-tasting fast-food fried chicken, but the sodium is a major drawback—1190 mg per thigh is a lot. On the other hand, the protein is great.

Popeyes Chicken Thigh
Calories: 490 Fat: 310 g (Saturated Fat: 15 g)
Sodium: 1120 mg
Carbs: 18 g (Fiber: 1 g, Sugar: 0 g)
Protein: 25 g
Popeyes has the most sodium, the most saturated fat, and the highest carbs across the board. The calorie count is the highest, and the decent protein can’t cancel all the rest out. Based on nutrition, Popeyes comes in at number 1.
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Lots of chili cheese dog lovers head to Wienerschnitzel, the world’s largest dog chain, to experience the chili cheese dog. “The chili cheese dogs and chili cheese fries are great,” a Reditor says. “But also their pretzel bun is amazing and their only edible bun. Don’t even bother getting anything there on a regular bun. The pretzel bun at Wienerschitzel is so good that it should be the default bun there,” one suggests. “I love their double-cheese chili dogs. They have great hot dog chili,” another agrees.

Sonic might be best known for its burgers, but the quarter-pound, chili-cheese-covered footlong coney dogs are a staple and have amassed a cult following for their size and deliciousness. “The footlong chili cheese coney add onion is GOAT,” one says. “legendary item,” another agrees.

Made out of Vienna beef and served on a buttered bun, Freddy’s Chili Cheese Dog is a must-order. “Top notch IMO,” one Redditor confirms. “Freddys chili is sinful,” another says. What makes them so good starts with dog itself. “Vienna hot dogs. They’re ‘freddy’s brand’, but no, they’re actually just Vienna dogs. Delicious,” one says.
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Some Dairy Queens only serve hot dogs, and according to diners, the chili cheese dog is a must-try. “Surprisingly DQ has a really good chili cheese dog,” one person says. “Yeah, DQ chili cheese dogs are my ride or die fast food dogs,” another adds. “I love them, and the people who buy them regularly definitely come back for it,” a third says.
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McDonald’s diners who want a whole egg can opt for the classic Egg McMuffin and Sausage McMuffin with Egg, or the Big Breakfast for scrambled eggs. “Our freshly cracked and scrambled eggs are cooked on the grill with liquid real butter,” the chain says. “We also use the grill to heat our folded egg, which is previously cooked in our suppliers’ kitchens before arriving at our restaurants.” The folded egg is found in items like the Sausage Biscuit with Egg.

Wendy’s uses real, freshly-cracked eggs for delicious sandwiches like the Breakfast Baconator and Sausage Breakfast Burrito. “For our breakfast sandwiches, we start with a freshly-cracked, grade A egg,” the company says. “Once it’s on the grill, we break the yolk and fry, flip, and fry some more until the yolk is fully cooked and ready for a sandwich.”

Tim Horton’s now uses real whole eggs for its breakfast sandwiches. “Tims is committed to delivering better food quality across the board and that’s really exemplified by the move to freshly cracked eggs, along with the other important changes we made with elevating the bacon and English muffins and buttery biscuits for our breakfast sandwiches,” says Culinary Lead Chef Tallis Voakes. “There are more amazing food changes coming to Tim Hortons this year and I’m so excited for guests from coast to coast to coast to try them.”
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Jack In the Box uses a real cracked egg on menu items such as the Loaded Breakfast Sandwich (freshly cracked eggs, hickory smoked bacon, grilled ham, grilled sausage & melty American cheese on toasted sourdough bread). The chain is aiming to switch to 100% cage free eggs by the end of 2026, making those breakfast sandwiches even better.

White Castle uses freshly-cracked whole eggs on the whole menu. The Original Slider With Egg & Cheese contains 100% beef steam-grilled on a bed of onions, a fresh cracked egg and topped with your choice of American, Jalapeno or Smoked Cheddar cheese. The Breakfast Toast Sandwich and regular Breakfast Slider (containing hickory smoked bacon or savory sausage) are also made with freshly-cracked eggs.
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Never mind Chick-fil-A’s famous Chick-fil-A Sauce—fans say the real hidden gem is the Honey Roasted BBQ, a sweet and smoky sauce that pairs especially well with the grilled chicken. One Redditor referred to the sauce as, and I quote, the “red-headed stepchild of sauces” that deserved to be in a container like the other sauces, not relegated to tiny packets like the ones it’s currently served in. “It doesn’t get the love of other sauces because it doesn’t get advertised like the others when IMHO it’s their best sauce,” the superfan complained.

Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers success can largely be credited to the wildly popular Cane’s Sauce, which is a secret recipe made in-house every day. The sauce is so popular there are endless requests online for copycat recipes. So far, the secret remains safe with the Cane’s crew.
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McDonald’s Hot Mustard Sauce is no longer available nationwide, but still available in some locations (you have to ask). “Hot mustard appreciation gang checking in, my favorite condiment at McDs by a long ways,” one fan said. “I like this mustard myself, and I have tried for years to find a duplicate and have had zero luck,” another commented.

Zaxby’s Tongue Torch Sauce is a spicy underrated treat, fans say. The chicken chain sells this sauce by the bottle for customers who want to recreate the Zaxby’s experience at home. “Tongue torch is the best sauce for taste and just enough of a bite to have some heat but not be too hot,” one fan said.

Whataburger‘s Jalapeño Ranch is a creamy, spicy sauce customers love. Like with Zaxby’s, it’s also sold by the bottle. “My favorite Jalapeno Ranch,” one shopper said. “I loved it when I lived near a Whataburger and now that I don’t, I’m glad that I can get it at Walmart. I don’t like the price, but it’s my guilty pleasure so I deal with it. I put it on everything!”
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Chick-fil-A‘s Cool Wrap is a wildly popular menu item, perfect for those watching their macros, or who want a healthier option. This wrap is packed with sliced grilled chicken breast, green leaf lettuce mix, and shredded Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheeses, all tightly rolled in a flaxseed flour flat bread. One wrap contains a whopping 43 g of protein which is seriously impressive.
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The Ranch Chicken Wrap at Arby’s is made with a breaded fried chicken tender in a tortilla wrap with lettuce, cheddar cheese, and ranch. “The Chicken wraps at Arby’s are vastly superior to their McDonald’s counterpart in both quality and taste,” one fan said. “Arby’s has the only ranch chicken wrap worth buying / eating rn,” another agreed.

Sonic‘s Cheesy Baja Crispy Tender Wrap is a fan-favorite option made with all-white meat, crispy tender wrapped up in a soft, flour tortilla along with crisp lettuce, tomatoes, melty cheddar cheese, and zesty baja sauce. “The wraps are surprisingly good! Chicken is a decent size. MUCH better than the snack wraps from McDonalds,” one diner said.

Wendy’s Signature Chicken Wrap is made with all white meat filler free chicken (classic or spicy) topped with shredded cheddar cheese, crisp lettuce, and Heinz mayo, served on a warm tortilla. The Grilled Chicken Ranch Wrap is another great option made with juicy, herb-marinated grilled chicken breast, shredded cheddar cheese and crispy romaine drizzled with a creamy ranch sauce and all wrapped up in a warm tortilla. “I just tried the new grilled chicken wrap. It’s great! I was surprised by how large it is. It’s at least twice as big as the old Wendy’s wraps/McDonald’s snack wraps. It had a good portion of chicken, a bunch of shredded cheese, nice crunchy lettuce, and a delicious ranch sauce,” one fan said.

The LA Wrap from Calif Chicken Cafe is a hearty, healthy wrap filled with chicken, greens, cucumber, mayo, and a side of Ranch dressing. The Melrose wrap is also a fan-favorite option, made with chicken, avocado, mild white cheddar, greens, tomatoes, mayo and a side of Italian dressing. “The food is great, the service is great, the Melrose wrap is the best,” one fan said.
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Fatburger is known for its behemoth burgers and being name dropped in famous movies about LA street racers, but the chain just released a new burger perfect for those who prefer a lighter option. Meet the new Flatburger, a smash-style burger available now through June 30. The new limited time-only burger starts at $8.99 and features two 100% fresh lean beef patties smashed on the grill, topped with American cheese, grilled onions, pickles, and a creamy sauce for a rich, tangy kick.

Starbucks fans will be thrilled with the new February lineup at their favorite coffee spot, like the Dubai Chocolate Bite. This tart has a chocolate shortbread crust filled with crunchy kataifi pistachio cream and finished with a chocolate drizzle and pistachio crumbles. The full lineup includes the new Cookie Croissant Swirl, Berry Blondie, Strawberry Matcha Loaf, and Yuzu Citrus Blossom.

Wingstop just introduced the Hot Honey Trio, a The Hot Honey Trio, featuring Hot Honey Rub, Saucy Sriracha Hot Honey and Sweet Garlic Hot Honey. “Hot Honey fans are passionate, and we wanted to give them more ways to indulge,” said Michael Skipworth, President and CEO of Wingstop. “Here’s our official apology – we’re sorry that choosing your favorite hot honey just got harder. The good news is, at Wingstop, you don’t have to choose.”

Jack In the Box launched the Chicken Supreme in 1980 and discontinued it in 2004, much to the deep dismay of JItB fans who will no doubt be celebrating at its return in honor of Jack’s 75th anniversary. “My all-time fave. Wheaty bun, Swiss cheese, Monterey jack cheese, onion mayo, lettuce, tomato, chicken,” one Redditor said.

Sonic recently released the All-American Smasher, a classic cheeseburger but better. This menu item is made from two patties made with Angus beef seasoned and seared to perfection for crispy edges and a juicy center. The patties are layered with melty American cheese, crisp lettuce, ripe tomatoes, crinkle-cut pickles, diced onions, ketchup, and mayo, all served on a pillowy soft potato bun. Baker Mayfield of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is teaming up with SONIC to spotlight the new burger, in case you needed an extra nudge to try it!
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Chili’s Grill & Bar has regularly received positive feedback about their food, and that includes their burgers you can pick up. “Bacon Rancher at Chili’s is the best restaurant burger I’ve ever had. I’ve eaten at specialty burger places all over, but haven’t found one burger that is consistently better. It’s good at every location I’ve tried it at,” a reviewer said. “I don’t think I’ve ever finished it in one sitting and it’s always good on reheat. The secret is the house made ranch.”

Wendy’s has quite a few quality menu items as a quick fix for hunger, and their bacon cheeseburgers are among customer’s favorites. “I always preferred the number 4 combo from Wendy’s. Whatever they call the “big bacon classic” now is better than the baconator. To me, you need the veggies to balance the [heaviness] of meat and cheese,” a reviewer said. “That’s why I like Wendy’s, all toppings except for the premium ones like bacon or the LTO toppings are free,” another said.
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Fuddruckers is alive and well, still serving incredible burgers to their customers. “Our Fuddruckers where I live in Canada is always stellar,” a commenter said. “Oh man, if I had a time machine and could only use it on fast casual burger restaurants, I’d go back to 2005, Fuddruckers, El Paso,” another person followed.

I’ve been a long-time fan of the Banzai burger at Red Robin with the teriyaki-glazed patty cheddar cheese and grilled pineapple, but honestly, any burger off of their menu is a hit. “Red Robin’s whisky river BBQ burger always slaps,” one commenter said. “Red Robin, 100 percent,” another said.

Habit Burger & Grill was mentioned multiple times thanks to their juicy burgers like the BBQ Bacon Char Burger with cheese, among
others on the menu. “The Habit,” a reviewer on Reddit said. “Habit is my favorite. Super consistent and they always have the good seasonal sandwiches to try,” another stated

I never would’ve thought of Buffalo Wild Wings as a contender, but many say it’s the best when it comes to burgers. “For me, believe it or not, my best burger is at Buffalo Wild Wings,” a commenter said. “Hear me out… Buffalo Wild Wings All-American Burger. Please try it,” another suggested. “I had their [chili] hatch burger last week. First time eating [a] burger at BWW and I was impressed,” said a third, followed by more comments like “BWW’s burgers are shockingly good.”

At Culver’s, guests can add bacon to their deluxe burgers. “Those saying anything other than Culver’s have never had one,” one Reddit commenter said. Another simply wrote, “CULVER’S” on the Reddit thread, and there were plenty of others that echoed this, saying “Culver’s absolutely rivals traditional mom and pop custard & burger places. Best fast food burger by a wide margin.”
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Culver’s comes up often when the best chain restaurants are being discussed, for multiple reasons, and now we can add onion rings to the list! “Ok I’ve got to know what makes these onion rings so addictive,” a commenter said on a Reddit thread about Culver’s. “I could eat them for every single meal and you wouldn’t catch me complaining about it. If I was on death row, Culver’s onion rings would be my last meal. If I had to choose between a million dollars or a lifetime supply of culver’s onion rings, let me tell yeah, I’d take the onion rings.”
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The cherry dips at Dairy Queen will always have my heart, but the food at DQ doesn’t go unnoticed either. “Dairy Queen! There aren’t a lot of options around where I live for fast food onion rings, but Dairy Queen’s are really good when you get them fresh,” a commenter said. “They aren’t too breaded, and they have real onion rings that aren’t too hard or thick. I definitely get them instead of fries every time. They are very similar to Red Robin onion rings but cheaper and smaller.”

Popeyes is often a fan favorite, and some might not even know they offer onion rings. “Popeyes,” a customer said on the thread. Their comment was followed up with others saying “a thousand times yes. I don’t think most people even realize that Popeye’s has onion rings,” and “I think you’re right. It’s a hidden onion treasure.”

A&W has onion rings that diners love, as they point out the noticeable quality. “A&W Canada has top quality onion rings. I know in my city (sister used to work there) they hand make them in one location then send them out to the other A&Ws around town,” a customer said on Reddit. “I like A&W ones the most too, and I’m in California,” another said.

Sonic has delicious onion rings that multiple customers say are the best of the best. “I gotta go Sonic here, Jack in the Box a close 2nd,” a customer said on Reddit. Comments followed from others that agree, like “they’re made by hand there daily. I used to work there. We’d cut the onions by hand and individually hand dip the onions in batter,” one said. Another mentioned “Sonic actually hand batters their onion rings every day. Idk if anyone else does, but these are my favorite.”
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