Some states stand out for their variety, the quality of service and customer satisfaction in these establishments, making them hotspots for dining and beloved national brands. Newsweek has mapped the U.

Several fast food chains, including McDonald's, Bojangles, Burger King, and more, use American cheese or other processed cheese not considered "real cheese" by the FDA.

Fast food may not traditionally be associated with healthy eating, but everything in moderation—right? Still, not all cheeseburgers, fries, or even milkshakes are created equal. So, researchers put the most popular chains to the test and found the most unhealthy (and least unhealthy) fast food burgers in America.

In the fiercely competitive world of Big Food, a handful of restaurants stand out not just for their popularity, but for their impressive earnings.

When you go through a fast food drive-thru, you likely have a few expectations. You want your order to come quickly, be accurate, and taste as expected.