More than 1,200 stores are set to close across the US in 2026. Here's the list.

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Francesca's is among the companies closing stores in 2026.

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I tried the signature burgers from McDonald's, Wendy's, and Burger King. The Big Mac was my least favorite.

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I tried the signature burgers from three fast-food chains: McDonald's, Wendy's, and Burger King.

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Wendy's says as many as 350 US locations will close in the first half of this year

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Wendy's says it is closing hundreds of stores across the United States.

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I ranked 13 fast-food double cheeseburgers from worst to best. My favorite was one of the cheapest.

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In-N-Out double double burger.

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Meet the family of billionaire Nelson Peltz: From Brooklyn Peltz Beckham's wife to a former pro-hockey player, here's everything we know about his 10 kids

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Nelson Peltz, right, and Claudia Heffner Peltz, center, with three of their eight children in 2008. The pair have been married since 1985.

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I tried the biggest burgers at 5 fast-food chains and ranked them from worst to best

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The biggest burgers from McDonald's, Wendy's, Burger King, In-N-Out, and Shake Shack were all different in flavor profiles and price points.

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

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The new limited McDonald's Extra Value Meals launched on September 8.

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Wendy's says it realized it had 'too many' promotions this summer, confusing customers

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Wendy's sign.

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I tried Wendy's new Krabby Patty meal inspired by 'SpongeBob SquarePants.' Nostalgia isn't enough for brands to win over customers.

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Wendy's new "SpongeBob SquarePants" collaboration features a new burger and pineapple shake.

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Wendy's is roasting McDonald's again — this time over broken McFlurry machines

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Wendy's is selling its small vanilla and chocolate Frosty for $1 until the end of the month.

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