Olive Garden wants breadsticks for Santa instead of cookies this Christmas
The company is offering customers the opportunity to order and bake breadsticks for Santa, while adding a personal note
Netherlands 'going into lockdown again' to curb omicron
Nations across Europe moved to reimpose tougher measures to stem a new wave of COVID-19 infections spurred by the highly transmissible omicron variant, with the Netherlands leading the way by imposing a nationwide lockdown.
BurgerFi announces robot to deliver food to customers
Patty the robot debuted at one of BurgerFi's locations in Jupiter, Florida.
Chipotle announces first digital-only kitchen in Ohio
The kitchen is part of the Chipotlane brand and will only accept digital orders.
Guy Fieri honored by National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation
Fieri's work with restaurants and charities during the pandemic earned him the title of Ambassador of Hospitality for 2021.
Best cities for Christmas based on affordability, activities: report
WalletHub published a report on Wednesday on the best cities for Christmas, based on five categories: traditions & fun, observance, generosity, shopping and costs.
Philadelphia Cream Cheese to pay $20 to replace Christmas cheesecake
With cream cheese shortages and supply chain disruptions at an all-time high, The Kraft Heinz Company has come up with a campaign that encourages shoppers to ditch cheesecake and its Philadelphia Cream Cheese brand in favor of another holiday dessert.
San Francisco Burger King franchisee owes $1.9 million to former workers for wage theft
A San Francisco Burger King franchisee who owes $1.9 million in wages to more than 200 former employees has failed to make any payments and had closed down or sold all its locations in the city, according to lawyers for a group representing some former workers.
Uber Eats makes delivery to International Space Station
Japanese entrepreneur Yusaku Maezawa stopped at the space station as part of a 12-day orbit, bringing a delivery of canned foods with him.
Sign at Alaska IHOP blames Biden 'free money' for staffing woes: 'Nobody wants to work anymore'
A sign at an IHOP in Alaska said the franchised restaurant was reducing hours because of staff shortages and blamed President Biden's COVID-19 relief programs.
Restaurant disputes customer's and fired server's story after receiving $4,400 tip
An Arkansas restaurant says waitress who received $4,400 tip was not fired over the generous gratuity.
Philadelphia to require patrons of food establishments be fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Philadelphia on Monday introduced a new mandate requiring that, beginning in January, individuals be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to enter “any establishment that serves food” in the city.
California man says Joel Osteen 'harassed' restaurant into firing him after viral TikTok video, church denies
A TikTok user is now out of a job after posting a video insulting Pastor Joel Osteen.
Labor shortage puts catering companies in a bind during holiday season: 'Where is this going to end?'
The labor shortage is putting many catering companies in a bind this holiday season
Christie's sells most expensive bottle of champagne in its history
The auction house sold a bottle of Perrier-Jouet Champagne from 1874 for nearly $57,000.
Oreo wine released by Barefoot Wine has hints of chocolate
Barefoot X Oreo Thins is available on Barefoot's website while supplies last.
Miller Lite introduces Beernaments in time for Christmas
The ornaments will be available online while supplies last.
KFC brings 11 Herbs and Spices Firelog back, introduces Herbs and Spices Cabin
Fans who purchase the log can enter to win a free vacation at a KFC-themed log cabin
Florida man tortured by fiancé's cult-like 'Bath & Body Works' Christmas candle sale
The spirit of Christmas is in the air for one Florida couple – but Bath & Body Works only brightened up the day for one wife-to-be while her fiancé took the Scrooge approach.
Reese's launches fantasy university for Peanut Butter Cup lovers
The Hershey Company has found a new way to interact with its Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup fan base.



















