Fast Food Intelligence

• No menu markups: Customers order from multiple brands at full price, paying only Olo’s 5% fee instead of 15-30% marketplace inflation.
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McDonald's is staging its new hand-breaded chicken at specific Dublin restaurants.

• Available now: Belgard Road Tallaght and 50-51 O'Connell...

Four new internationally inspired items hit UK McDonald’s restaurants on October 20.

• Chicken McWings (China): 3-piece for £3.49 or 5-piece meal for...

Columbus serves as a representative test market for new menu items because its demographics mirror much of Middle America.

• Chains value its mix of...

Requesting a cup of KFC's Signature Brown Gravy on the side transforms the standard chicken sandwich into a saucy, savory delight. Drizzle or dip for rich flavor, with leftovers perfect for fries.

A customer-submitted flavor became Kolache Factory’s top seller and earned permanent menu status.

• Contest win: Erin Hargett’s birria idea won the...

• Coat the classic sandwich chicken with barbecue sauce and honey for sweet, smoky flavor
• Remove the filet, shake in the original bag with sauces, then reassemble
• Use separate packets instead of Honey Roasted BBQ for better results and custom ratios

Wendy's recent Pretzel Pub Burger revival shows fans love a comeback. These three discontinued items could add fresh variety to the current menu.

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Pizza Hut is running $5 off $25+ orders via VISAFIVE and other codes like MILITARY (10%) through October 2026.

• Location matters: All promos vary by...

Chick-fil-A CEO Andrew Cathy reaffirms the chain will never open Sundays, citing the policy's roots in rest, church, and employee well-being as too...

Fuddruckers has no printed secret menu, but regulars use these proven customization tricks since every burger is cooked to order.

• Ticket Burger:...

Chick-fil-A CEO Andrew Cathy says the Sunday closure policy remains unchanged because it gives employees a guaranteed day off for rest and church, and...

Turn Chick-fil-A waffles into a quick dessert hack.

• Order the Belgian waffle a la carte for $1.65 (halved into buns).
• Grab an Icedream cup for...

McDonald's prioritizes speed by precooking its thin 10:1 patties ahead of time, holding them in a warmer for up to 10 minutes before discarding.

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Taco Bell restored the Fresco Style option to its app and online ordering on October 12, 2026.

This change lets dairy-free customers swap cheese,...

Chili’s new Chicken Parm Big Crispy hits first with a standout cheese pull from fried mozzarella layered on the crispy chicken fillet and marinara....

Score timely savings on breakfast, burgers, tacos, and more this week.

• 7-Eleven: Pizza and soda for $4 or hot sandwich plus drink for $6 through Oct...

Big Rösti fans are devastated as McDonald’s removes three World Menu Heist items on October 19.

• The loaded burger with crispy potato rösti, bacon...

Taco Bell's new Chicken Crunchadillas offer a crunchier, smaller take on the quesadilla using standard tortillas and Cantina Chicken.

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Customers are questioning why the "upgrade" cost for fries and a drink varies by entrée, with one example showing $4.75 added for a Whopper combo...