"Gluten-free" and "celiac-safe" are not the same. Gluten-free describes ingredients; celiac-safe describes whether a food is actually safe for someone with celiac disease. Here's the difference, why it matters, and how to tell them apart.
Burger King is not safe for celiacs. Flame-grilled patties have no gluten ingredients, but shared buns, prep surfaces, and fryers make cross-contact unavoidable.
Domino's is not safe for people with celiac disease. Domino's offers a gluten-free crust but states it is NOT recommended for celiacs due to shared-kitchen flour cross-contact.
KFC is not safe for celiacs. The signature fried chicken is breaded in wheat flour, and shared fryers and prep surfaces spread that gluten across the whole menu.
Panda Express is not safe for celiacs. Most dishes use wheat-based soy sauce, and shared woks and serving lines spread gluten across nearly the entire menu.
Pizza Hut is not safe for people with celiac disease. Pizza Hut offers a gluten-free crust but states it is NOT suitable for celiacs due to shared-kitchen flour cross-contact.
Popeyes is not safe for celiacs. The fried chicken is breaded in wheat flour, and shared fryers and prep surfaces spread that gluten across the entire menu.
Sonic is not safe for people with celiac disease. Shared fryers, shared prep areas, and no celiac protocol make cross-contact unavoidable—even on the fries and tots.