I tried 10 new items coming to Taco Bell's menu in 2026 and ranked them from worst to best

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Taco Bell is releasing more than 20 new menu items, including the Crème Brûlée Crunchwrap Slider.

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McDonald's CEO's Big Arch taste test sparked a war of fast-food copycats

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McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski at a podium
CEO Chris Kempczinski is taking lots of heat for his review of McDonald's new "Big Arch" burger.

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Steak 'n Shake bet big on MAGA — it's kind of working

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McDonald's CEO is getting roasted for his 'Big Arch' review. Think you could do better running things? Take this quiz!

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McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski at a podium
CEO Chris Kempczinski is taking lots of heat for his review of McDonald's new "Big Arch" burger.

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How McDonald's Filet-O-Fish became one of the most iconic menu items in fast food

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The first McDonald's Filet-O-Fish was created by a Cincinnati franchisee to serve Catholic customers during Lent.

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I tried chicken sandwiches from 5 fast-food chains. The best one surprised me.

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I compared chicken sandwiches from McDonald's, Wendy's, Burger King, Popeyes, and Bojangles.

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Chain restaurants are closing hundreds of locations across the US in 2026. See the list.

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The signage for Wendy's restaurant is shown in Brampton, Ontario, on August 22, 2025. (Photo by Mike Campbell/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
The signage for Wendy's restaurant is shown in Brampton, Ontario, on August 22, 2025. (Photo by Mike Campbell/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

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McDonald's CEO's small bite of the new 'Big Arch' shows the risk of going direct to the public. I say keep at it, Chris!

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My taste test of McDonald's new "Big Arch" burger.

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I tried Burger King's new 'elevated' Whopper. It's a clear upgrade from the original.

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The new Whopper has a new bun, a new mayo, and new packaging.

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I tried 'the Chick-fil-A of Saudi Arabia.' I was more impressed by the value than the taste.

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The exterior of an Al Baik, a Saudi-based chicken restaurant.
Al Baik is a Saudi-based chicken restaurant.

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