It’s not your average Joe. The eclectic grocery store chain Trader Joe’s is top banana — ranking No. 1 in brand reputation in a recent Axios Harris Poll. The California-based grocer, which launched in 1967 and now boasts close to 600 locations in the US, including 35 in New York alone, beat out 99 other big … Read more
TGI Fridays’ footprint in the U.S. has been significantly diminished. The chain’s website listed 85 restaurants across the country, less than a third of the number that operated in the U.S. at the start of 2024, when there were some 270, CNN reported Tuesday. In November, as TGI Fridays Inc. entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, … Read more
Kesha knows where the beef is. The “Praying” singer, 38, seemingly shaded Katy Perry on Monday by tweeting a picture of herself sipping out of a Wendy’s cup, after the fast-food chain mocked Perry’s trip to space. In the photo, Kesha, 38, gleefully smiled at the camera while biting on the straw. Kesha wore a … Read more
Texas Roadhouse has replaced Olive Garden as America’s top casual dining chain. The two chains were followed by Chili’s, Applebee’s and Buffalo Wild Wings. Olive Garden had held the title since 2018, but a resurgence in Texas Roadhouse’s popularity has pushed the casual steakhouse ahead. Last year, Texas Roadhouse reportedly saw a 14.7% increase in sales, … Read more
A popular fast-food chain in Japan will shut down for several days following reports of rat-infested miso soup. Sukiya, the country’s biggest beef bowl chain, said it would cease operations Monday at roughly 2,000 locations nationwide for four days starting in a statement posted on their website Saturday. The company, which is owned by dining … Read more
An Australian pizza chain has raised eyebrows after taking the pineapple on pizza debate to a whole new level. Bubba Pizza, which has stores in Victoria and South Australia, is selling a ham and orange pizza at select stores. The wild pizza offering features a tomato base, Bubba’s Original Smoked Leg Ham, chunks of fresh … Read more
On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina filed for bankruptcy protection this week as it struggled to compete in the macroeconomic environment. The Tex-Mex chain, owned by Argonne Capital Group, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Georgia earlier this week after reportedly shuttering 40 locations. According … Read more
A picture isn’t worth a thousand burgs. While most fast-food chains plaster their menus with food pics, Five Guys keeps its munchies list free of food porn — and it’s not by accident. In a viral TikTok clip with thousands of views, an employee at a branch in Ireland claimed that the barebones approach is … Read more
As fast food chains hike prices around the nation, one came out on top for being the priciest of all. A new study found that Shake Shack received the most complaints for being overpriced, followed by Five Guys, which has been slammed for their “out of control” prices. Earlier this year, Shake Shack raised menu … Read more
Chi-Chi’s is returning after closing 20 years ago. The Mexican chain once had more than 200 locations before the last restaurant’s doors shut in 2004. Now, the founder’s son is spearheading the comeback with a plan to reopen Chi-Chi’s locations in 2025. Chi-Chi’s is making a comeback after closing 20 years ago. ASSOCIATED PRESS Michael … Read more
Chipotle Mexican Grill said Wednesday it has raised menu prices by about 2%, as the burrito chain counters higher input costs in the midst of a choppy demand environment for restaurants in the US. Shares jumped 5% to $63.99. The stock is up 42% this year. Key ingredients such as dairy, beef and avocado have been costlier … Read more
This movie theater chain won’t be so “Popular” anymore. Overly zealous “Wicked” fans who paint themselves to match Elphaba’s shade of green are likely to be barred from entering the theater, as two unfortunate AMC ticket holders discovered. This week, Jamie Forst went to her local AMC theater in Burbank, Calif., dressed in pink like … Read more
They’re salty. American McDonald’s customers are shocked to learn that ordering beer at the chain overseas is quite common. “I’ve eaten at an Italian McDonald’s in Florence and Venice, just to see what it would be like… America could never,” one X user posted Monday. They noted washing down their meal with a beer was … Read more
It left diners sleepless in Seattle. Fob Sushi Bar’s Seattle outlets have temporarily shuttered after fans of food influencer Keith Lee claimed they saw something wriggling during Lee’s video review of the restaurant. “In response to recent food safety concerns, we have decided to close our Fob sushi locations in Seattle and Bellevue until further … Read more
Shake Shack is cleared to fry. Delta Airlines has announced a partnership to serve the New York-based burger joint on long-haul flights — to a lucky, moneyed few. That’s right, an all-beef cheeseburger with Shake Shack’s special sauce, plus lettuce, onions, pickles, and tomato on a potato bun, can be yours at cruising altitude — as long as … Read more
Diners have been left horrified after footage emerged of pigeons feasting on ingredients at a major pizza chain. A video posted to TikTok shows three pigeons eating ingredients ready to be used to make pizzas at Crust in Sydney’s lower north shore. No staff members can be seen in the footage of the Neutral Bay … Read more
Chick-fil-A is A+. McDonald’s may be the biggest fast food chain in the US, but is it the de facto best? Not according to a recent survey, which placed Chick-fil-A atop the Mount Rushmore of US grease merchants. The study, conducted by CouponBirds, deemed the chicken monger “the best super-chain” — a fast food firm … Read more
Almost everybody dies — violently — in “The Texas Chain Saw Massacre.” But, against all odds, the classic horror movie is still alive and kicking, cutting, slicing and bashing 50 years later. The 1974 film, directed by Tobe Hooper, was made on a shoestring budget of $140,000. And critics were not so taken with the … Read more
And you’re Out! Beloved burger chain In-N-Out has flunked a new french fry test — with critics categorizing the “divisive” side as “stale, room-temp matchsticks.” “Yes, they’re famously and proudly cut fresh, using Kennebec potatoes,” the fast food pros at Eat This, Not That! explained. Beloved burger chain In-N-Out has flunked a new french fry test … Read more
A small California eatery poked fun at a popular fast food chain that issued a cease-and-desist order over two trademarked items they argued the sports bar copied. Fairplay Sports Bar celebrated National Cheeseburger Day on Sept. 18, mocking the legal notice they received from In-N-Out Burger ordering them to cease all use of two of … Read more