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Fast-food prices always seem to soar just when your hunger kicks in. Thank goodness the biggest chains take your budget into consideration by offering value meals that help your disposable cash go a little further. It may be a bit of devious corporate trickery, but packaging a main dish with sides and a drink can help you economize your dining dollars even when inflation blows up to wallet-cramping proportions. But grabbing a bag of instant gratification can do serious damage to your nutrition goals if you're not paying attention to what your value meal contains.

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Buying meat pre-marinated may be a quicker way to have a flavorful meal, but many of these meats have added sodium along with high calories and cholesterol.

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It's no secret that Outback Steakhouse is home to some of the best free bread in the chain restaurant game, but the Aussie-inspired eatery's honey wheat bread is nothing without a dish of whipped butter by its side. Light, fluffy, and delicious, there are practically as many requests for copycat recipes for the condiment on the internet as there are for the restaurant's signature carb.

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Pizza Hut has always been a trendsetter. From its iconic lampshades to its old-school pizza and salad buffet, it might actually be true that no one can out pizza the hut. We know from its heyday in the ‘90s and early ‘00s that Pizza Hut loves getting creative with new menu items—who else could have thought of the Dippin’ Strips Pizza? And it’s one of the only national chains to offer regional styles of pizza nationwide. It’s offered the New York-style Big New Yorker, Detroit-style, and even a Chicago-style deep-dish pizza at select restaurants. Now, Pizza Hut is releasing a new style of pizza for the first time ever: Tavern style.

Pizza Hut Just Released 4 First-Of-Their-Kind Pizzas, and I Tried Them First

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Since 1948 McDonald’s has been serving America breakfast, lunch, and dinner, internationally since 1967. My kids love Mickie D's. They've substituted my family dinners while on the go many times. That's for sure! We've probably had just about everything on the menu by now too. PEOPLE reports the famous...

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On the hunt for a good steak? This chain may just be the answer. We ranked the steaks on chain restaurants' menus, and this one came out on top.

The Chain Restaurant With The Best Steak On Its Menu

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We’ve all experienced those moments when a sudden craving for a favorite fast food delight strikes, but the thought of braving the drive-thru or breaking the bank leaves us feeling hesitant—especially with fast food inflation on the rise. Fortu...

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Dive in to a definitive ranking of the best fast food in America in 2024 and see if your favorite makes the top spot. Japan has sushi, Spain has tapas, and the US has fast food. As the staple food of the star-spangled banner, there are lots of fast food joints to choose from, but who comes out on top?

Best fast food in the US in 2024: A definitive ranking

We’re not sure what’s in the air this week, but some brands woke up and chose violence. First, Colonel Sanders and little pigtailed Wendy began an all-out battle over sauce-covered chicken nugget supremacy. And, now, Papa Johns has decided it wants to be the one to officially out pizza the hut.

Papa Johns Just Brought Back Its Most Requested Pizza Ever

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Craving marinara and meatballs or a refreshing mozzarella-topped salad? Trader Joe’s has you covered — and at a fraction of the cost you'd pay at most restaurants. 
 
From pasta to pizza, Trader Joe’s has some of your favorite meals for less, helping you keep more money in your wallet. 
 
Editor’s note: Prices are subject to change and may vary by location. 
 

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With countless steak restaurants in America, our job here at Mashed includes testing the food to let you, dear reader, know what you're getting for your money. Two of the most ubiquitous chains are LongHorn Steakhouse, with its Texas-sized Old West vibe, and Outback Steakhouse, with an Australian theme that sets it apart from most others. Given the popularity of these two joints, why not see how they fare in a head-to-head showdown?

Outback Steakhouse Vs LongHorn Steakhouse: Which Is Better?

Grocery store rotisserie chicken is a delicious and affordable way to add protein to your shopping excursion, and there's arguably no better option than Costco's rotisserie chicken (it took the top spot in our ranking of grocery store rotisserie chickens, after all). This pre-cooked, pre-seasoned chicken is hot and ready in the deli, just waiting for you to take it home after your giant haul at the wholesale retailer. If you've been wary of buying a rotisserie chicken because you fear how long it's been sitting in its package, we have good news. According to Costco superfans and authors David and Susan Schwartz, both of whom spoke with Business Insider, each chicken is available to customers for around two hours. After that, employees remove the time-stamped chickens from the shelf, and they're repurposed into other Costco deli offerings.

What Does Costco Do With Rotisserie Chickens That Sit Out Past Their Prime?

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I decided to try Applebee's for the first time and ordered menu items like the quesadilla burger, three-cheese chicken penne, and riblets platter.

I tried Applebee's for the first time, and quickly saw how the chain is winning over so many customers

Sure, chicken nuggets and fries are important, but a food joint should really be measured by who has the best fast food burger. We’re talking hamburgers, cheeseburgers, and anything else with buns, beef patties and all the other usual suspects. Chicken won’t be listed here because, well, those are technically sandwiches.

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We looked up the nutritional information for some of the most popular hot dog toppings to compile our list of foods with high levels of sugar, sodium, and more.

The Unhealthiest Toppings You Can Put On A Hot Dog

The Fourth of July is just around the corner, and that means it’s time to fire up the grill, gather with friends and family, and indulge in some classic American fare. Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue or attending a festive picn...

8 Trader Joe's 4th Of July Items You Should Buy Now: Turkey Burgers, Key Lime Cookies, & More

Fried chicken is an American delicacy that isn’t taken lightly. So why not celebrate fried chicken by giving it its own day? National Fried Chicken Day is July 6 and most fast food chains are offering customers unbeatable deals this Saturday. Whether you like dining in or taking out, there is a delicious deal for you.

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