Data Methodology

Structured Data Model

GetFoodMenus is built as a database, not a collection of articles. Every menu item is stored as a structured record with fixed fields: restaurant, menu section, item name, price, calories, protein, carbs, fat, dietary flags, and a last-reviewed date. Because the data is structured, it can be searched, filtered, compared across chains, and read by AI tools — which is why pages on this site are generated from data rather than written as standalone text.

Restaurant pages are reviewed on a recurring schedule — each page carries a "Last reviewed" date and cites its official source. We are also expanding toward field-level verification, so that each individual price and nutrition field carries its own source, review date, and confidence. The "Last reviewed" date reflects page-level review; it does not mean every individual price or nutrition field was verified on that date.

Data Sources

Menu information on GetFoodMenus.com is compiled from the following primary sources:

• Official restaurant websites — menu pages and PDF nutrition guides published by each chain. Every page cites its source URL.
• SEC filings — annual reports for publicly traded chains for store count and regional data.
• Press releases — official announcements about menu changes, new items, and promotions.
• Menu boards — in-store and drive-thru menu displays photographed and verified.

Price Collection

Prices are collected from the official menu pages of each restaurant chain. We record the national average or base price for each item as listed on the chain's website. Prices listed as ranges (e.g., "varies by location") are noted accordingly. Each restaurant page displays its source URL and the date prices were last verified.

Note: Prices are approximate national averages and may vary by location, franchise ownership, and delivery platform. We do not adjust for regional promotions, app-exclusive discounts, or limited-time offers unless explicitly marked.

Nutrition Data

Calorie counts and macronutrient data (protein, carbs, fat) are sourced from official restaurant nutrition PDFs and online menu databases. Where official data is unavailable, third-party estimates are clearly marked. All nutrition data reflects standard preparations without modifications unless noted.

Secret Menu & Custom Items

Secret menu items included on this site are unofficial creations made from available ingredients. They are verified by confirming that all ingredients are currently available on the restaurant's official menu. Availability varies by location and staff discretion.

Update Frequency

Menu data is updated periodically. Each page displays a "Last reviewed" date showing when the information was last checked.

• Price updates: Updated when new information becomes available from official sources.
• New items: Added as they are announced by restaurants.
• Corrections: Reported errors are reviewed and applied as they are verified.

Corrections

If you spot an error — a wrong price, outdated item, or incorrect nutrition fact — please use the Contact form. Reported issues are reviewed and corrected as they are verified.

Source Attribution

Every restaurant page includes a link to the official restaurant website where prices and nutrition data were obtained.