The 6 biggest chain-restaurant food trends of 2025 — and 3 that won't survive 2026

From chicken tenders to value meal deals, these big food trends dominated chain restaurants in 2025, though we predict some ...

This millennial dreamed of owning his own food business. He did it — but he's facing one big problem.

Jonas Koh fulfilled his dream of starting a nasi lemak hawker stall. But in an area filled with a frugal older crowd, he's ...

Treat yourself — a dietitian explains why dessert can help you lose more weight and keep it off

Cutting dessert out of your diet could backfire, making it harder eat healthy long-term. A dietitian explains how to enjoy ...

We tried chocolate chip cookies from 5 popular fast food chains — and the winner was clear

Chocolate chip cookies are a staple on fast food chains' menus, so INSIDER decided to taste test cookies from five popular restaurants to find a winner.

Chipotle customers are roasting the chain for its portion sizes — and filming their orders in hopes of getting more food

Some Chipotle customers have been filming their orders being made, as some TikTokers say the chain is serving smaller portion sizes.

A nutritionist shared 2 simple snack hacks that hit your cravings without derailing your diet

Snacking on junk food can disrupt your diet even if you eat healthy meals. A nutritionist recommends her favorite healthy ...
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I stuck to a $15 budget at McDonald's and Burger King. One chain offered more variety.

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Chain restaurants like Chili's are coming for fast-food giants in the latest bout of the value wars

Fast-food prices are climbing, and chain restaurants like Chili's are coming for fast-food giants with meal deals and new burgers.

Chick-fil-A dominates fast-food rankings, from cleanest locations to best food

Chick-fil-A has the best food, best customer service, and cleanest bathrooms in American fast food, according to Business Insider readers.
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I tried a $97 salad at an iconic Montauk spot. The food may be overpriced, but the views are worth every penny.

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Hackers really, really like trying to take over your food delivery apps

One-fifth of food delivery accounts from services like DoorDash and Uber Eats have been targeted by hackers, Sift said — more than other industries.

I spent $135 to have dinner in a cave in Bali. The food was delicious, but there are better ways to experience the island.

The Cave by chef Ryan Clift is a subterranean restaurant with just 22 seats in Bali, Indonesia.