5 top reasons to travel midweek rather than on weekends: 'Better selection, lower rates'
Weekend travel may not be all it's cracked up to be: Here are five reasons that traveling during the week rather than on weekends may save you money and hassles.
Red Lobster closing dozens of locations as bankruptcy possibilities loom
Seafood restaurant chain Red Lobster is closing down close to fifty dining locations across the country as the threat of filing for bankruptcy looms for the iconic brand.
Celebrities pay this NYC man big bucks to get them reservations at exclusive eateries
Droves of high-profile celebrities and major corporations are seeking out Nicky DiMaggio's services to get a seat at some of the most coveted restaurants.
Popular Los Angeles vegan restaurant to add meat, dairy to dishes: 'I've changed my mind' on vegan diet
Owner and chef Mollie Engelhart said she 'thought a vegan diet was what was best' when she opened her restaurant. Now, her decision to serve meat and dairy has sparked public backlash.
Panera discontinuing caffeinated 'Charged Lemonade' after lawsuits
Panera Bread is planning to discontinue its "Charged Lemonade" caffeinated beverages after facing lawsuits alleging the drink caused wrongful deaths and heart issues.
As summer approaches, so does California law that will drive restaurant menu prices higher
California restaurant owners say they will be forced to raise menu prices even higher after a new law that bans fees and surcharges goes into effect in July.
Blackstone set to purchase Tropical Smoothie Cafe for nearly $2 billion
Blackstone is entering an agreement with Tropical Smoothie Cafe, which started in 1997 in Destin, Florida, to purchase the food chain for nearly $2 billion.
Starbucks unveils new cold drink cups with 20% less plastic
Starbucks unveiled a new line of cold drink cups made with less plastic that the company says will reduce 13.5 million pounds of plastic waste annually.
Wendy's launching free fries promotion for Fridays
Wendy's revealed it will be debuting a Friday-specific promotion this week that will offer fast-food eaters a free order of french fries. It will keep the promo all year.
Red Lobster considering bankruptcy filing: report
Red Lobster is considering filing for bankruptcy to restructure its finances to address debt and costly leases after bringing in a new CEO with experience leading turnarounds.
Labor group demands California's $20 minimum wage for fast food workers extend to all sectors
A fair wage advocacy group is demanding that California’s new $20 minimum wage law for fast workers be extended to all sectors across the state.
Prominent comedian says COVID fees and credit card surcharges are no joke
Sebastian Maniscalco slammed two fees he encountered while eating at a restaurant last week. They were a COVID fee and credit card surcharge.
Boy, 12, taken to hospital after he was mistakenly served alcohol at Outback Steakhouse
A 12-year-old boy was rushed to a hospital after he was mistakenly served an alcoholic beverage at an Outback Steakhouse in Michigan and had a reaction.
Alfredo pasta sauces from viral NYC restaurant Carbone now available on grocery store shelves
Carbone Fine Food is releasing its Classic Alfredo and Roasted Garlic Alfredo pasta sauces, the brand announced on Monday. It is affiliated with the viral NYC restaurant.
Applebee's, IHOP parent weighing joint restaurants for US market
Dine Brands Global is "contemplat[ing] introducing this concept" of joint IHOP-Applebee’s restaurants in America, CEO John Peyton told analysts and investors last week.
California GOP calls for investigation into Newsom’s ties to Panera franchisee exempt from minimum wage law
GOP lawmakers are calling on the Attorney General to investigate Gov. Gavin Newsom’s ties to a Panera Bread franchisee and the restaurant’s exemption from the state’s minimum wage.
Panera announces major menu changes set to debut next month
Panera said Thursday it has a major menu update coming in April, including nine new dishes. Some of the food it already offers will get enhanced too.
Subway overcharged a customer more than $1K, took 7 weeks to refund it
A woman in Columbus, Ohio, said it took about seven weeks to get a refund for the over $1,000 she was erroneously charged for a Subway meal of three sandwiches.
KFC rolling out 'Chizza' to American menus
KFC said Wednesday it is bringing a limited-time entree called the Chizza to its American menus that mashes up two popular dishes — pizza and fried chicken.
Restaurant owners warn new California law will make menu prices skyrocket: 'Crippling to everybody'
Restaurant owners in California are sounding the alarm about higher prices on menus due to a new state law that will take effect this summer.