I ordered bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwiches from Cousins Subs, Jimmy John's, and Subway. Only one chain let me down.

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A spread of wrapped sandwiches from Subway, Jimmy John's, and Cousins Subs.
I tried BLTs from Subway, Jimmy John's, and Cousins Subs, and won't be returning to one of the chains.

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Chipotle used to be a dream gig. Then employees started singing the burrito bowl blues.

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3 tips for enjoying fast food even if you're cutting down on ultra-processed foods, from a dietitian

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Headshot of Kat Garcia-Benson (left) Chipotle worker making a bowl with chicken, beans, and guacamole.
Dietitian Kat Garcia-Benson shared how to approach eating out if you're trying to avoid ultra-processed foods.

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

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Applebee's is one of the most popular casual dining chains in the US, and it's having a moment right now.

Jena Brown

Denny's cut some customizations from its menu — and says it's helped rake in more profits

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A Denny's diner.

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I ate at Cava and Chipotle, and I can see why Gen Z has crowned a new fast-casual king

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Nancy Luna, Insider food correspondent, compares Chipotle to Cava.
Some people are calling Cava the next Chipotle. Nancy Luna, Insider food correspondent, compares the two chains.

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Chipotle workers have to start as early as 6 a.m. to prep food even though the restaurants don't open for 4 more hours

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Customers order food at a Chipotle Mexican Grill restaurant on April 26, 2023 in Austin, Texas.

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Chipotle is paying $322,400 to settle allegations its DC locations let minors work more than 48 hours a week

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Chipotle worker
Chipotle denies allegations that it violated child labor laws in Washington, D.C., surrounding the number of hours minors are allowed to work.

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