9 food trends that will be everywhere in 2026

Food trends for 2026 include sweet-and-spicy flavors, bite-sized menu items, cabbage, and fast-casual Indian cuisine.
Axios on MSN

Fast-food menus bulk up on protein in the GLP-1 era

Chains from Dunkin' to Subway are opening the year with protein-packed launches as the trend pushes deeper into everyday menus. Why it matters: Protein is having a restaurant menu moment — and it's ...
FOX 10 Phoenix

Average cost of a fast food meal now tops $10 in all major cities

A LendingTree study found the average cost of a basic fast food meal is now $11.56 across major U.S. cities. Even in the most affordable city, Columbus, Ohio meals average just over $10 – marking the ...
Verywell Health on MSN

What Happens to Your Body When You Eat Fast Food Every Day

Eating fast food daily can lead to a poor-quality diet, high sugar and fat intake, and nutrient deficiencies, which can ...
Yahoo

21 Day Daniel Fast Meal Plan: What’s Really Going On in Your Brain (And Why You Feel So Different)

21 Day Daniel Fast Meal Plan: What’s Really Going On in Your Brain (And Why You Feel So Different) Since 2007, when founder Susan Gregory first began blogging about the Daniel Fast, “hundreds of ...

Chili's trolls fast-food giants as value meals face backlash from price-weary consumers

Fast-food chains are facing consumer pushback as Chili's targets McDonald's, Wendy's and Burger King over rising prices and ...