Copycat recipes aren’t new—but in a world of hype drops and drive-thru scarcity, they offer control, creativity, and memory on a plate. No kid ever wanted to hear the words “we’ve got food at home” ...

Fast food used to be simple—cheap, quick, and quite uniform. Whether it was a late-night snack or a meal around busy schedules, fast food chains were the go-to option for on-the-go consumers.

Fast-food restaurants, once the first stop for Americans looking to get at least one meal in before a long workday, are fighting to win back customers. Breakfast sales across the fast-food sector have ...