Articles by John Anderer
4 Steakhouse Chains Disappointing Customers In 2024
Various setbacks from bad reviews to food-borne illness are hurting business at popular chains including Outback and LongHorn.
10 Best McDonald’s Halloween Items of All Time
For decades, Mickey D's has commemorated the spooky season with a variety of toys, merch, and menu items.
25 Unique McDonald’s Items From Around the World
Beyond the classic Big Mac and fries, McDonald's international locations serve many interesting dishes inspired by regional tastes.
25 Most Controversial Fast-Food Items of All Time
From bizarre creations to risky promotions, numerous fast-food items have sparked debate over the years. These are the most divisive.
5 Major Complaints Subway Customers Have in 2024
Guests have several gripes with the world's largest sandwich chain this year.
50 Most Popular Fast-Food Chains In America In 2024
Find out where McDonald's, Chick-fil-A, and other major chains rank with the American public, according to the latest data.
7 Most Affordable Fast-Food Chains in 2024
Consumers bemoaning the high prices at McDonald's and Wendy's can find cheaper eats elsewhere—if you know where to look.
5 Major Changes Underway at Subway
The chain is on the up and up with major growth plans and fun menu tweaks.
5 Most Expensive Grocery Items This Fall
Consumers are still grappling with rising prices on many supermarket essentials and popular foods.
7 Major Changes Underway at Wendy’s
From enticing new menu items to cutting-edge initiatives, we've rounded up all the latest moves at the popular burger chain.
5 Major Changes Underway at Chick-fil-A
From new items and new restaurants to new policies, America's largest chicken chain isn't standing pat.
Costco vs. Sam's Club: Which Retailer Is Winning?
Shoppers are flocking to America's two leading warehouse clubs in droves, but one is faring better than the other.
6 Hot Dog Chains That Use High-Quality Ingredients
From Costco to Shake Shack, these famed hot dog purveyors set a higher standard for quality.
6 Best Fast-Food Meal Deals To Score This Summer
From Burger King to Starbucks, popular chains are rolling out value options to lure back price-wary diners.
5 Burger Chains With the Most Food Quality Complaints
Faced with rising prices, customers are fed up with the stagnant and declining quality of fast food.
5 Most Expensive Grocery Items On Shelves This Fall
Many factors are contributing to higher grocery bills and several popular foods are soaring in price.
6 Common McDonald’s Fails That Rile Customers
Despite strong sales, not everything is humming along smoothly at the food fast giant.
Chick-fil-A Is Opening a First-Of-Its-Kind Restaurant This Week
The drive-thru-focused location will be the first of its kind in Hawaii.
Why Burger King's Ch'King Was a Menu Disaster
The sandwich was a delicious operational nightmare.
5 Restaurant Chains That Are Losing Customers
As menu prices go up, many would-be customers are avoiding restaurants and cooking at home instead.
4 Situations That Make You Tip More
A new survey reveals what makes us particularly generous when dining out.
5 Restaurant Bankruptcies That Are Shaking the Industry
Even successful chains haven't been immune to this troubling trend.
Costco Is Opening a New Sushi Counter
A reddit post indicates that the launch is just days away, but Costco isn't commenting.
Costco Shoppers Are Making These Product Swaps
Costco's CFO Richard Galanti says Americans are on the hunt for bargains.
6 Restaurant Chains That Are Raking In Sales
Business is booming at these popular restaurants.
5 Big Changes You’ll See at Pizza Chains This Year
This year feels like a big one for the fast-food pizza industry.
5 Big Changes You’ll See at Steakhouses This Year
Find out where the big players, like Texas Roadhouse and Fogo De Chao, have planned for the rest of 2023.
5 Big Changes You’ll See at Chick-fil-A This Year
The popular chicken chain is exploring a number of different ways to attract more customers.
4 Regional Taco Chains That Are Expanding
Taco Bell is undeniably the biggest name in the taco game, but they’re certainly not the only player.
5 Big Changes You’ll See at Burger Chains This Year
From digital-friendly operations to robotic burger flippers, fast-food chains are keeping up with the times.