Martha Stewart has great taste in ingredients, and that attention to detail extends to the types of fast food and fast casual chains she chooses to eat at.

A third of American kids and adults eat fast food on any given day. About 15% of calories teenagers consume come from fast food.

Say you're in a new area -- you just moved, are visiting a friend, or on a roadtrip -- you pull into a drive-thru and find the bill is double the norm.

Fast food chains are losing lower-income customers as rising prices and broader economic pressures reshape who can afford quick-service meals. Analysts say the shift reflects widening wealth divides and mounting costs for both consumers and restaurants.

It’s nearly December, which means a host of prediction stories will soon flood the lookahead debate. Why not get started a bit early? Back in September, I hosted former Sonic Drive-In CEO Cliff Hudson and CIO Craig Miller on QSR Uncut (listen to episode here,

Nine states allow SNAP benefits for fast-food through Restaurant Meals Program, with California accounting for over 90% of the millions spent, Sen. Ernst's office reports.

While we expect chefs to eat only the finest meals, they're people, just like us. And like us, they may eat a fast food breakfast. So what's their go-to meal?

Not all fast-food is created equal—these five chains offer more than just convenience, delivering flavors and experiences that make a highway detour completely worthwhile.