Viral post about bug in food leads to discovery of nearly 20 dead roaches at popular Florida chicken joint
A Florida woman's viral social media post showing a roach cooked into a chicken tender led to the discovery of nearly 20 dead cockroaches at the restaurant during a related inspection.
Commercial restaurants are starting to introduce subscription models to ensure steady revenue
Restaurants across the country are starting to introduce subscription models as a way to ensure steady revenue. Some will offer free drinks or free delivery for a monthly fee.
Smashburger launches mac and cheese burger nationwide: 'Taste innovation'
Smashburger has launched a new S'mac & Cheese Burger nationwide. The sandwich combines beef with macaroni and cheese. Customers can also add mac and cheese to other orders.
NJ Applebee's locations offer free kids meals after local restaurant bans children under 10
After a Tinton Falls, N.J. restaurant announced it's prohibiting diners under 10, local Applebee's are offering free kids meals and getting a "fantastic" reception.
Celebrity chef Robert Irvine reveals what ‘three pillars of failure’ will break your business
Celebrity chef Robert Irvine discusses the "three pillars of failure" detailed in his new book, "Overcoming Impossible."
KFC drops 5 popular menu items to simplify menu
KFC on Thursday announced a new simplified menu experience that will drop several fan-favorite food items in favor of new options to be announced later this year.
Chipotle to launch new spin-off restaurant Farmesa
Chipotle is attempting another spin-off restaurant. It's called Farmesa Fresh Eatery. The company is partnering with a ghost kitchen to test the idea in California.
Burger King parent names new CEO, aiming to turn around chain
Burger King gets a new CEO, Joshua Kobza, in an attempt to reclaim the penultimate burger fast food spot. Kobza was the COO who has also served as CFO and CTO.
Subway plans shake up with phase out of pre-sliced meats
Subway reported its best sales in almost 10 years with a 4% increase in 2022 over the same period in 2019.
America's oldest cheese shop set to close, devastated by pandemic in NYC
Alleva Mozzarella in New York City is closing its doors after 130 years.
New Jersey spaghetti restaurant bans children under 10
A restaurant in New Jersey announced on social media it will no longer allow kids under 10 years old to eat in the restaurant, prompting mixed reactions.
Chick-fil-A testing new sandwich option featuring cauliflower filet
Chick-fil-A customers in a few markets will soon be able to try a "plant-forward" cauliflower sandwich option, the fast-food company announced on Thursday.
Lady Gaga's dad reveals the life-changing moment that made him the 'luckiest' guy in the world
Lady Gaga's dad and NYC restaurant owner Joe Germanotta discusses the impact his daughter's success has had on his life and career.
Chipotle’s beef inflation update is positive for customers
Despite persistent inflation and warnings rom Fed chair Jerome Powell, beef prices are falling and Chipotle CFO Jack Hartung says the company will not raise prices.
Panera among restaurant companies looking to test IPO demand
Panera Bread’s parent company is aiming for an IPO this year after an earlier attempt and the parent of the Fogo de Chão chain is considering an IPO as early as spring.
When should you leave a tip? Americans sound off on 'cultural pressure'
A Wall Street trader and nurse’s assistant discuss the new social pressure around tipping for quick services, while one waitress gives her tipping do’s and don’ts.
A&W Restaurants puts pants on 'polarizing' mascot bear Rooty in joke announcement
A&W Restaurants claimed its mascot Rooty's lack of pants was too polarizing, then later fessed up that the announcement of the bear's new look was just a joke.
Marine Corps combat vet pairs barbecue and craft beer at Time Travelers Brewing in Oregon
Lonzo Tackett served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 2006 to 2011, fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan. He recently opened Time Travelers Brewing in Oregon.
Culver’s restaurants switching from Pepsi to Coca-Cola, upsetting fans
A decision by midwestern burger chain Culver's to do away with Pepsi products in favor of Coca-Cola has enraged many longtime fans online.
Viral off-menu Waffle House sandwich that started as 'pregnancy craving' receives resistance from workers
Here's how the off-menu Waffle House sandwich that's just a modified Texas Bacon Cheesesteak Melt went viral, and how workers are reacting to the customer demand.