Bars, hotels and restaurants become the economy’s fastest-growing employers
Hotels, restaurants, and bars, some of the hardest hit industries during the pandemic, are leading the recovery and job growth, now the fast-growing employers.
KFC 'doubles down' with return of fan-favorite menu item
KFC is bringing back, for a limited time, its fan-favorite Double Down Sandwich, which is all-chicken, bacon and cheese but no bun. The fast food chain is also introducing a new Bacon & Cheese Chicken Sandwich that features a brioche bun.
McDonald’s Cardi B and Offset promotion draws pushback from some restaurant owners
Cardi B and Offset's McDonald's partnership might violate bylaws which precludes "musical partnerships associated with content that includes offensive language in the lyrics,"
Russell Crowe, girlfriend refused service at Australian restaurant for not meeting dress code
A Japanese fusion restaurant in Melbourne, Australia reportedly turned Russell Crowe and his girlfriend away because the couple was wearing tennis attire ran afoul of the dress code.
Shake Shack introduces fine dining experience to promote new white truffle menu
Shake Shack is offering "The Truffle Table" experience to customers interested in sampling their white truffle menu, which also includes unlimited wine and a bottle of truffle oil.
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.


















