Vintage photos show what it was like to eat at McDonald's in the 1980s

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A young employee holding a tray of McDonald's food on May 9, 1986.
A young employee held a tray of McDonald's food on May 9, 1986.

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I ordered burgers at Culver's, Freddy's, and Sonic. The best was also the cheapest.

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Three wrapped burgers from Culver's, Freddy's, and Sonic.
I picked up cheeseburgers from three popular chains in the Midwest: Freddy's, Culver's, and Sonic.

Meredith Schneider

I tried Taco Bell's new Mexican Pizza. It's even better than the original.

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Taco Bell Cantina Chicken Mexican Pizza
Taco Bell's new Cantina Chicken Mexican Pizza is a spin on one of its most iconic menu items.

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Cava wants AI to help power its Mediterranean bowl empire

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The exterior of a CAVA restaurant.
Cava is expanding the AI tech used in its restaurants to streamline operations and improve the guest experience.

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Walmart is starting to deliver restaurant meals with your grocery order

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Customers walk in the parking lot of a Walmart store with plants on shelves outside of the main entrance.
Walmart has started asking some Spark delivery workers to deliver customers' restaurant orders.

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Burger King wants to become the top burger chain in the country. Its comeback plan may take decades, but it's working.

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Burger King president Tom Curtis told Business Insider it could take decades to fully execute the chain's comeback strategy.

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McDonald's CEO predicted peak drink innovation. I regret to inform you: He was right.

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The Orange Dream and Wtrawberry Watermelon Refresher drinks at McDonald's are part of the new "dirty soda" collection. I love it.

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McDonald's is shaking up your soda run

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McDonald's Drinks
McDonald's has a new lineup of crafted sodas and refreshers.

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I tried and ranked all of the items in Burger King's new 'Star Wars' menu. The Whopper was out of this world.

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burger king star wars meal
Burger King dropped a new Star Wars-themed menu on May 4.

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I tried grilled cheese sandwiches from Sonic, Shake Shack, and Five Guys. My favorite was also the least expensive.

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Half of each of the author's grilled cheese sandwiches from Five Guys, Shake Shack, and Sonic arranged on a plate.
I ordered grilled cheese sandwiches at Five Guys, Shake Shack, and Sonic.

Steven John

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