Trump drops $500 tip at Philly cheesesteak restaurant as possible VP name is floated in crowd interaction
Former President Trump made an unexpected campaign stop at a small business, Tony and Nick's Steaks, in Philadelphia before a rally Saturday, and left a $500 tip.
Olive Garden parent CEO says fast food inflation driving customers to sit-down franchises
Darden Restaurants CEO Rick Cardenas said high prices at fast food restaurants are benefitting casual sit-down restaurants, like his competitors Chili's Grill & Bar and Applebee's.
Olive Garden raising menu prices again
Popular Italian restaurant chain Olive Garden expects to raise prices "more in line with inflation" moving forward, parent company Darden said in its earnings call this week.
Trump's tax-free tips proposal would be 'massive' for restaurants, servers: Jon Taffer
'Bar Rescue' host and executive producer Jon Taffer breaks down the impact of inflation and tax-free tips on the restaurant and food service industries.
McDonald's ending AI drive-thru ordering
McDonald's reportedly is ending an artificial intelligence-based drive-thru ordering program that was being tested at more than 100 restaurants.
California’s $20 minimum wage led to fast-food price hikes, lower customer traffic, study shows
Since California's new minimum wage law went into effect on April 1, menu prices at fast-food restaurants has surged and foot traffic has slowed, according to new data.
Chick-fil-A location's summer camp for kids draws criticism, sparks debate on social media
A Louisiana Chick-fil-A has sparked an online debate after launching a camp for kids — leading some people to call the restaurant out for "child labor," while others defended it.
Denny's leans into Mexican virtual brand
Denny’s Corporation will expand its Mexican-inspired virtual brand this year as part of a bid to capitalize on off-premise dining more.
Mark Wahlberg opens new restaurant with bishop’s blessing, promises customers will ‘feel like they’re at home’
Mark Wahlberg celebrated the opening of a new restaurant over the weekend with a bishop's blessing as he continues to expand his business empire.
8 reasons cruises may be a better value for a 7-day vacation than land-based hotel stays
Four travel professionals weighed in on the value of cruises over land-based hotel stays for summer 2024 — including amenities and predictability of expenses. Here are 8 things to know.
These are the most affordable US cities for dining out and the one most expensive
Inflation has driven up menu prices at restaurants across the U.S., but new research shows the cities where diners can still go out for a nice meal without breaking the bank.
Experts say Red Lobster's shrimp excuse is 'smoke screen' for real problems
Industry experts say the Red Lobster all-you-can-eat shrimp deal gone wrong is masking the real issues that led to the company's downfall after over 50 years in business.
Restaurant chain shuts down nearly 50 locations in California following minimum wage hike
The Mexican restaurant chain Rubio's Coastal Grill has announced the closure of 48 restaurants across California following a minimum wage hike in the state.
Welsh couple sentenced to prison for dine and dash scheme that left kids behind
A Welsh couple, who police say "clearly felt that the law did not apply to them," is sentenced to prison for dining and dashing at multiple restaurants.
National Burger Day deals from the chains, many for all week long
It's National Burger Day, and many restaurants around the United States are offering deals on their iconic sandwiches — both on Tuesday and beyond.
Dunkin' to debut a 40-ounce 'Wicked Lahhhge' tumbler at select locations
Dunkin' is debuting a 40-ounce "Wicked Lahhhge" tumbler this summer. The tumbler is larger than any of Dunkin's single-serving beverages, including its "extra large" sizes, the company said.
Cheez-It opens a diner centered around the famous snack — but for a limited time
Cheez-It is running a diner inspired by its popular snack cracker, the Cheez-In Diner, in New York state for a short time. It opened its doors Monday.
Red Lobster bankruptcy: How to get your fix of chain’s famed biscuits
Red Lobster said there were "no current changes" to the Red Lobster At Home offerings that the chain sells at retailers, despite the retailer filing for bankruptcy.
Red Lobster files for bankruptcy: Blame focuses on shrimp deal
Seafood chain Red Lobster is facing financial difficulties and has closed dozens of locations after financial challenges were exacerbated by blowout demand for endless shrimp.
Celebrity chef says restaurant-goers are still seeing high menu prices because of this 'No. 1 problem'
While food inflation has proven sticky across America, celebrity chef David Burke claims that's not the biggest contributor to rising industry prices.