“Hooters makes you happy” was a lyric to a jingle from a series of 1990s television commercials about the Florida-founded restaurant chain. It’s one of the memorable catchphrases shared by once-loyal Hooters patrons during an era when the brand was appealing to single men and families alike. Now, amid bankruptcy proceedings, the founding group — along … Read more
Chili’s is axing some popular items from its kids and dessert menus while also rolling out a new offering aimed at keeping customers satisfied. In late September, customers in the Reddit community r/Chilis expressed concern after a user leaked a photo that appeared to reveal the casual dining chain’s new menu. Notable removals include the Kids Pepperoni … Read more
After a 10-year hiatus, McDonald’s is bringing back its iconic Monopoly game — despite its shady past. Starting Oct. 6 for a limited time, McDonald’s fans have the chance to rediscover the “thrill of the peel” with new twists such as digital game pieces alongside the classic game pieces on select menu items. Customers just … Read more
The cheeseburger has been an American favorite for nearly a century, and it has its own special day. Sept. 18 marks National Cheeseburger Day in the United States. Though the origins of the beloved dish are murky, many believe the cheeseburger was created in the 1920s before becoming an American staple in the 1940s. The combination of … Read more
Carbone is not alone. Fans of the West Village hotspot were shocked to discover that the buzzy, celeb-fave eatery was branded an eyebrow-raising B rating after being dinged by the NYC Health Department in July. Worse, instead of properly displaying its bold, green letter-grade sign for all to see, the upmarket Thompson Street spot kept … Read more
Cracker Barrel on Wednesday released its fourth quarter earnings results, but much of the attention centered on the restaurant chain’s swift reversal of its controversial logo redesign that went viral online. The company — based out of Lebanon, Tennessee — reported total revenue of $868 million, down 2.9% from the same quarter last year. The company also said that … Read more
McDonald’s employees outside the U.S. are serving burgers and fries — with a side of fashion. Fans of the fast-food chain are craving more than just the value menu after a customer shared a video of unexpectedly stylish “McJeans” that European workers wear. Workers at a McDonald’s in Europe rock what onlookers have dubbed “McJeans.” … Read more
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store is calling off its makeover. After months of customer outrage over revamped logos, redesigned dining rooms and lower food quality, the Tennessee-based restaurant chain announced Tuesday that it’s suspending its store remodels and doubling down on the food that made it famous. “You’ve shared your voices in recent weeks, not just on our … Read more
Taco Bell is hitting rewind. The restaurant chain is serving up the early 2000s with its Decades Y2K Menu, which brings back five of its most requested favorites of the era. The new menu features the revival of beloved Taco Bell favorites, including Cool Ranch Doritos Locos Tacos, Caramel Apple Empanada, 7-Layer Burrito, Double-Decker Taco … Read more
The fallout from Cracker Barrel’s logo change and restaurant makeover isn’t over. Shares of the food chain plunged Thursday as customer backlash and investor unease drove the chain’s worst losing streak in months. Shares of Cracker Barrel tumbled more than 12% on Thursday, the steepest drop since April. The stock, down 16.47%, is on pace … Read more
You want to leave a restaurant with a satisfied belly — not an upset one. One woman revealed on TikTok, thanks to her restaurant owner friend, the specific things no diner should ever order or consume while out to eat if they want to spare themselves from getting a stomachache. In the caption of Julia … Read more
Olive Garden’s fan-favorite menu item, Never Ending Pasta Bowl, is back for a limited time — and at a cheap price. In a time when food prices seem to be constantly rising, Olive Garden is doing its customers a favor by not only bringing back its beloved unlimited pasta promotion — starting Monday, Aug. 25 … Read more
He said “I’ll be back” — and meant it. Arnold Schwarzenegger has stayed true to his “Terminator” mantra — and has already hit Midtown’s new Planet Hollywood, a venture he invested in when it launched in the early nineties. “Arnold the Governator was in New York, just around the time that we opened earlier this … Read more
Americans have a lot of choices when they want to eat out, whether it be at a fast-food chain or a full-service restaurant, with customer satisfaction being a significant factor in where they go. A new report from the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ASCI) offers insight into how brands stack up in terms of customer satisfaction. In … Read more
Ronald McDonald is gonna be salty about this list. In a new nationwide ranking from Seating Masters, based on over 40,000 Yelp reviews, one burger chain’s golden spuds are un-fry-gettable, according to WWLP. In-N-Out Burger topped the list — scoring a crispy 3.86 out of 5 average across 25 locations. In-N-Out Burger was named as … Read more
Are they serving slimmer slices of this fattening fave? Foodies with a hankering for hulking hunks of cheesecake are calling out the dessert’s eponymous restaurant for allegedly skimping on its serving sizes amid the “shrinkflation” crisis. “The last couple of times I got a slice of cheesecake it was about half the size of the … Read more
Dave’s Hot Chicken said Monday it has been acquired by the private equity firm Roark Capital in a deal valued at $1 billion. Dave’s Hot Chicken got its start in 2017 as a popup in a Los Angeles parking lot. It has grown exponentially since then and expects to end this year with 400 restaurants … Read more
A five-year-old Colorado girl captured the internet’s heart with a video of her crying over a food chain forgetting her “favorite” sauce – and leading to her crowning as a guacamole princess. “I’m very heartbroken QDOBA, cause you forgot my favorite sauce, guacamole,” lil’ red-haired Astoria “Stori” Massa says with tears streaming down her face … Read more
One of America’s most nostalgic restaurant chains is getting a facelift. TGI Fridays announced a menu overhaul on Tuesday as part of what they’re calling “TGI Fridays’ ongoing comeback story.” The plan for bankruptcy bounce-back involves changes to a whopping 85% of its menu, with multiple new items launching nationwide Wednesday, May 14. When making … Read more
Inflation has come for everything: your rent, groceries, therapist bill — and, yes, even your daily Starbucks order. Over the past decade, Starbucks prices have climbed an insane 39%, according to The Takeout, outpacing even the national inflation rate, which comes in at a whopping 31%. That Mocha Frappuccino you drank all summer long? It’s … Read more