No real standards exist for restaurant menus posted online, the researcher argues.

When researchers analyzed the nutritional information of food ordered at 19 sit-down restaurant chains, they discovered the average meal contained a whopping 1,128 calories.

Adding lower-calorie food and beverage items to their menus has contributed to sales growth at major fast-food and sit-down restaurant chains.

Zagat announced its 2012 fast-food survey for best best burgers, fries, coffee and more.

Restaurant chains are driving incremental beverage-only occasions at other times during the day through the introduction of new beverages and beverage marketing efforts.

Wendy's has dethroned Burger King as the country's second biggest hamburger chain.