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Chipotle CEO says chain is making ‘meaningful progress’ on a major customer concern

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Chipotle CEO says chain is making ‘meaningful progress’ on a major customer concern

Chipotle CEO Scott Boatwright said Wednesday the fast-casual chain is seeing improvement in customers’ perceptions of affordability. Speaking on Chipotle’s second-quarter earnings call, Boatwright said the company’s brand tracking showed improved perceptions of value across “all income groups and age cohorts.” “As it relates to value, I’m happy to report our brand tracker showed really solid progress across all … Read more

Cracker Barrel closing remaining locations of sister restaurant as food chain restructures

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Cracker Barrel closing remaining locations of sister restaurant as food chain restructures

Cracker Barrel is selling restaurant properties and exiting its Maple Street Biscuit Company business as it works to cut debt and improve profits. The Southern country-themed chain said Monday it sold the Maple Street brand and assets tied to 35 locations to Biscuit Belly LLC. Cracker Barrel will close the remaining 16 Maple Street restaurants. … Read more

California-born fast food chain dominates national french fry rankings: ‘They don’t skimp’

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California-born fast food chain dominates national french fry rankings: ‘They don’t skimp’

They’re hot to tot. When one pictures the best fast food fries in the US, they might imagine McDonald’s or another multinational burger chain. However, the nation’s tastiest potato sticks are allegedly served at — wait for it — homegrown California Tex-Mex chain Del Taco, at least according to USA Today’s 10Best Reader’s Choice Awards … Read more

Fried chicken chain with fanatical cult following coming to San Francisco downtown

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Fried chicken chain with fanatical cult following coming to San Francisco downtown

A fast food chain with a rabid fan base is finally coming to downtown San Francisco after an excruciating six-year wait thanks to red tape and bureaucracy. Jollibee, a Filipino fried chicken chain that was crowned at one point the best fast food fried chicken seller in the nation, will open its doors in the … Read more

Red Robin trims its flock: Burger chain closes another restaurant in shakeup that could see 50 shuttered

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Red Robin trims its flock: Burger chain closes another restaurant in shakeup that could see 50 shuttered

The days of polishing off a towering burger with endless steak fries at your neighborhood Red Robin may soon be numbered. Another location has bitten the dust as the 57-year-old burger chain presses ahead with a restructuring plan that could shutter up to 50 locations nationwide, as per TheStreet.  Its latest casualty is the longtime … Read more

Popular fast food chain to open 60 new restaurants, with focus on California

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Popular fast food chain to open 60 new restaurants, with focus on California

Are you ready for Freddy? California burger lovers are getting a taste of the Midwest, with Wichita staple Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers announcing its expansion on the West Coast as dozens of new locations are set to pop up across the Golden State. The popular fast-casual chain, known for its fresh never-frozen beef, small-batch … Read more

Beloved pizza chain to close up to 50 locations — with first wave of shutters starting today

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Beloved pizza chain to close up to 50 locations — with first wave of shutters starting today

It’s dough-ver for another pizza icon. A Papa Murphy’s franchisor has announced that up to 50 locations will close down after a performance review of the company’s lagging brands. The Canadian franchisor and operator, MTY Group, said in an earnings call that 45 to 50 Papa Murphy’s spots will shut in the next six to … Read more

Meta aims to make its own chips as AI giants strive for independence from strained supply chain

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Meta aims to make its own chips as AI giants strive for independence from strained supply chain

Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta plans to design its own artificial intelligence chips in-house starting in September – part of an industry-wide effort by the biggest names in AI to start making their own chips amid ongoing high demand. Zuck’s initiative, known internally as “Iris,” centers on developing custom silicon to supercharge the AI systems behind Facebook … Read more

Brits’ beloved fast casual chain is coming to NYC — but it won’t last long

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Brits’ beloved fast casual chain is coming to NYC — but it won’t last long

New Yorkers are about to see another long line. For the first time ever, the South African-born chain Nando’s will set foot in the Big Apple. And our friends from across the pond are calling it an answer to a prayer. Wildly popular in the UK, the Empire State will officially get a taste of … Read more

Which fast-food chain have Americans crowned the new champ? And what fan-favorite lost the throne?

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Which fast-food chain have Americans crowned the new champ? And what fan-favorite lost the throne?

America’s favorite fast-food chicken chain has been knocked from the top spot in a closely watched customer satisfaction ranking. Chick-fil-A, which topped the annual American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) in 2025, fell to second place this year. Jersey Mike’s claimed first place, with an ACSI score of 84 out of 100, edging Chick-fil-A’s 83. The shift marks … Read more

Major grocery store chain rolls out digital shelf tags — as Walmart fights back against ‘surge pricing’ claims

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Major grocery store chain rolls out digital shelf tags — as Walmart fights back against ‘surge pricing’ claims

Another grocery giant is following in Walmart’s footsteps, hitting shoppers where it hurts — their wallets. Walmart recently found another way to nickel-and-dime shoppers before they even get to the checkout, as back in December, the retail giant revealed it would add dynamic pricing to its store shelves. Also known as surge pricing, the controversial … Read more

Iconic Tex-Mex chain abruptly shutters 60 locations across the US

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Iconic Tex-Mex chain abruptly shutters 60 locations across the US

Say adiós to an old favorite. After a year of bad business, a popular Tex-Mex chain is calling it quits. On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina, known for slinging a variety of fajitas and a massive selection of margaritas, announced that it has closed all of its company-owned restaurants. An On The Border location … Read more

There’s another popular grocery store chain coming for Costco’s cheap gas

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There’s another popular grocery store chain coming for Costco’s cheap gas

It seems like Kroger is adding a little fuel to the summer fire. The grocery giant has announced a warm-weather promotion that lets shoppers save up to $35 on their next gas fill-up, turning trips to the supermarket into rewards and fuel-saving hacks. The summer series, which runs Fridays from now through July 24, is … Read more

Burger King updates its Whopper — again — but fans think the new twist is just a copycat of another burger chain

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Burger King updates its Whopper — again — but fans think the new twist is just a copycat of another burger chain

Burger King is adding fuel to the fast-food fire with a hot new summer menu item. Its new Loaded Jalapeño Whopper promises plenty of heat, but some burger lovers say the chain’s latest creation is little more than a spicy copy of a Wendy’s sandwich. Earlier this week, Burger King announced three seasonal food additions, … Read more

America’s biggest grocery store chain slashes prices on thousands of items as affordability war ramps up

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America’s biggest grocery store chain slashes prices on thousands of items as affordability war ramps up

Call it deflation. One of the country’s largest grocers, Kroger, is slashing prices to lure inflation-ravaged customers from Walmart, Costco and other high-value grocery giants. CEO Greg Foran hopes these proposed price cuts will help give value-conscious customers reeling from surging gas prices, economic uncertainty, and other effects of inflation a bit of a breather … Read more

You can find America’s cheapest popcorn shrimp basket at chain restaurant for under $9

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You can find America’s cheapest popcorn shrimp basket at chain restaurant for under

As summer approaches, many Americans reach for a beloved seafood favorite: popcorn shrimp. With a crispy breaded coating and bite-sized shape, popcorn shrimp is often eaten dipped in sauce or paired with fries. Unlike butterfly shrimp, which uses larger split-open shrimp, popcorn shrimp is typically made with much smaller, bite-sized pieces. It’s preferred by some diners for its … Read more

America’s favorite pizza chain has ‘nostalgia factor’ that edges out competition, survey shows

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America’s favorite pizza chain has ‘nostalgia factor’ that edges out competition, survey shows

Pizza Hut remains America’s favorite pizza chain, according to a new YouGov survey of more than 44,000 diners across the country, edging out Domino’s in a closely watched ranking of national pizza brands. The survey, conducted between March 2025 and February 2026 as part of the organization’s annual restaurant rankings report, found Pizza Hut earned … Read more

Nantucket NIMBYS whine that chain store is ruining quaint downtown vibe: ‘Shop owners are discouraged and upset’

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Nantucket NIMBYS whine that chain store is ruining quaint downtown vibe: ‘Shop owners are discouraged and upset’

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. They wish this bunny would hop right out of town. After nearly getting booted from downtown Nantucket last summer due to a chain-store ban, popular teen and tween sleepwear/lifestyle retailer … Read more

NYC is getting its first of a hugely popular Japanese restaurant chain

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NYC is getting its first of a hugely popular Japanese restaurant chain

Sushi lovers are conveying excitement. A top-selling Japanese restaurant is opening its first American location in New York City. Sushiro — a popular conveyor belt sushi restaurant in Japan — will open in Times Square this fall at 667 8th Avenue at West 42nd Street, next to the Port Authority Bus Terminal. Guests sitting at … Read more

Owners of popular steakhouse chain 801 Chophouse file for bankruptcy with possible closures looming

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Owners of popular steakhouse chain 801 Chophouse file for bankruptcy with possible closures looming

The parent company of popular steakhouse chain 801 Chophouse has filed for bankruptcy, and they may be forced to shutter various locations. On April 10, 801 Restaurant Group filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing the need to restructure debt and keep operating its restaurants, the Des Moines Register reported. 801 Chophouse, a chain of upscale … Read more