“This strategy is based on the idea that odd numbers are more trustworthy. If the price ends in an odd number, customers are more likely to purchase it. Odd numbers are also thought to be more memorable, which may help you recall and recommend products,” they said.

It’s not just McDonald’s that’s giving its menu a budget-friendly makeover. Other chains have also recently rolled out discounts, signaling that the fast food value meal wars are from over.

Dutch consumers are increasingly cutting back on spending at cheaper dining options, including fast food outlets and meal delivery services, as rising prices make these services less appealing. The decline is particularly significant as consumers shift toward more expensive dining choices,

You can still order mostly-in-Texas menu items such as a Chicken-Fried Steak Sandwich, Chicken & Dumplings, Tacos, and a side of Texas Toast (of course) at Texas Dairy Queens. In 2024, a new sauce was even added to menus known as the “DQ Texas Sauce.”

Many fast-food chains rely on soft-serve or mixes for their milkshakes, but a few stay true to tradition and make theirs with real ice cream. Find out which ones.

There's more to fast food than just McDonald's and Burger King. Here are some of the best local fast food chains that you should check out and eat at.