I tried breakfast from McDonald's new Extra Value Meals menu. Here's how it compares to 4 other chains.

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mcdonalds extra value meal sausage mcmuffin hash brown coffee
The new limited McDonald's Extra Value Meals launched on September 8.

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I tried cheeseburgers from Shake Shack, McDonald's, and Burger King. There was only one I'd order again.

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Three cheeseburgers next to bags from McDonald's, Burger King, and Shake Shack.
I tried cheeseburgers from McDonald's, Burger King, and Shake Shack.

Tiffany Leigh

The Pumpkin Spice Latte is helping Starbucks turn things around

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Starbucks pumpkin spice latte
Starbucks' famous pumpkin spice drinks can be ordered with vegan whipped cream — in two locations.

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The rise and fall of the American diner

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New Jersey is the diner capital of America, boasting more than any other US state. But even in New Jersey, traditional, chrome-clad diners seem to be disappearing. Yet, Tops, the state's busiest diner, still serves 13,000 people a week.

I tried and ranked every shake at Shake Shack. A classic earned the No. 1 spot.

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Four flavors of Shake Shack shakes.
Four flavors of Shake Shack shakes.

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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.
Sonic's grilled cheese sandwich offered the best overall value.

Steven John

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

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Chipotle signage.

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The clever way that Domino's is making AI feel more real — and better at taking your pizza order

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A man holds a pizza box in a navy heat-saving bag. The pizza box says
A Domino's pizza being delivered

Gabrielle Bienasz

McDonald's shuts down its spin-off, CosMc's, after less than 3 years as sales lag

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Cars lined up outside of a CosMc's location.
McDonald's announced that it is closing its spin-off, CosMc's.

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Everything I order for my family at Dunkin' as a dietitian following the Mediterranean diet

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outside a dunkin donuts location
With so many options, it can be hard to know what the best things to order at Dunkin' are.

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