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.
Connecticut family business shutting its doors after 11 years, blames inflation, cost of labor
A small business owner in Connecticut is closing his family-oriented Italian restaurant after 11 years in business amid rising inflation and labor shortages. Mark Zommer spoke on "Fox & Friends."
Restaurant owner set to close on Valentines Day after 11 years in business
Mark Zommer, owner of Zingarella in Connecticut, says his costs have at least doubled due to inflation and rising fuel costs. He says it's 'too difficult to keep going.'
Taco Bell customer alleges being poisoned after argument; Colorado authorities investigating
Authorities in Colorado are investigating a man's claims that someone at a Taco Bell put rat poisoning in his food, causing him to become ill and go to the hospital.
Small business owners explain why banning gas stoves isn't for everyone
Northwoods Stove & Fireplace owners Brian and Holly Duffy argue small, rural towns can't afford to rid of gas appliances.
Chick-fil-A urges customers to take action, investigates 'fraudulent activity' on mobile app accounts
Chick-fil-A Inc., told customers on Friday that the company was aware of "suspicious activity" involving Chick-fil-A One accounts and urged app users to change their passwords.
2 vehicles stolen from Ruth's Chris Steak House valet in DC since Christmas: 'Unfortunate incidents'
Two vehicles have been stolen from a Ruth's Chris Steak House location in downtown Washington, D.C., over the holidays as the city struggles with an increase in crime.
Here are some restaurants, businesses open on Christmas Day
Most businesses will be shuttered on Christmas Day, but there are still some options for people who need to grab a last-minute grocery or want to eat out for the holiday.
Chili’s donates $100 million to St. Jude in major 20-year milestone
As of Dec. 15th this year, restaurant brand Chili's has raised $100 million for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital since launching the partnership in 2002.
Olive Garden manager fired after time-off rant: 'If you’re sick ... prove it to us'
Olive Garden parent company Darden confirmed to a local news outlet that a Kansas-based manager who wrote a mean-spirited note to employees about taking too much time off is no longer with the company.
Virginia restaurant cancels Family Foundation event over group's views on abortion, traditional marriage
Family Foundation, a conservative Christian group, says it was refused service at Metzger Bar and Butchery in Virginia last week over its political and religious views.
Restaurant groups push to overturn California fast-food wage law
Save Local Restaurants said Monday it had filed more than 1 million petition signatures to put the law on hold and place an initiative before California voters on the 2024 ballot.
Woman calls 911 to report ‘pink meat’ at a North Carolina barbecue restaurant
A woman in North Carolina called 911 to report “pink meat” at a barbecue restaurant in the area.
KFC Germany issues apology over Kristallnacht push notification
KFC Germany issued an apology over its mobile application sending a push notification promoting its food in connection to the day commemorating Kristallnacht.
Restaurant industry's labor struggles should 'rapidly decline' after midterms, Andy Puzder says
Former CKE Restaurants CEO Andy Puzder provides perspective on the restaurant industry's post-pandemic staffing challenges as well as employment trends.



















