It's Nearly Impossible To Identify Papa John's 'Better Ingredients'
A writer who tried to identify the "better ingredients" in Papa John's pizza says she was shut down by the company.Melanie Warner from US News And World Report says she was curious about the...
View ArticleGroupon Fires Rep Who Threatened To Write Bad Yelp Reviews About A Small...
Groupon has fired a rep who threatened to have his friends write negative Yelp reviews about a small business owner who hung up on him. The rep, Andy Johnston, is no longer working at the company,...
View ArticleCosi CEO Blames The Chain's Troubles On His Employees
The CEO of embattled restaurant chain Cosi says his staff is to blame for a recent downturn. CEO Stephen Edwards was trying to explain why the brand lost $2.1 million last quarter. He said on a...
View ArticleRestaurant Owner Dumps Seamless And Does Fine Without It
A Brooklyn restaurant owner ditched online food delivery network Seamless and says it's helped his business. Pedro Munoz, owner of Luz in Brooklyn, New York, told Bloomberg Businessweek that he became...
View Article19 Fast Food Hacks That Will Change The Way You Order
Fast food is all about convenience and affordability. But there are ways you can make a trip to the local McDonald's or Burger King feel like a VIP experience. Two Reddit forums revealed tips from fast...
View ArticleWaitress Baffled By Bogus $200,000 Tip
A waitress wants answers from a customer who apparently tried to give her a $200,000 tip. The waitress, who only wants to go by the name Sara, told local St. Louis, Missouri TV station Fox2 that a...
View ArticleMany US Waiters Haven't Had A Pay Raise In 22 Years
Waiters' minimum hourly wages have gone unchanged since 1991 in 13 states. The federal sub-minimum wage has been $2.13 for 22 years, Scott Klinger, associate fellow at the Institute for Policy Studies,...
View ArticleNew Restaurant Chains Are Vying To Be The 'Chipotle Of Pizza'
Several restaurant chains are vying to be the "Chipotle of pizza." Pizza's delivery-dominated status is being challenged by a move to fast-casual restaurants like Chipotle and Panera Bread, reports Sam...
View Article11 'Better Pizza' Chains Vying To Take Over America
Pizza is the next frontier for fast-casual dining. A group of "better pizza" chains are currently engaged in an all-out "arms race" to take over the U.S., Sam Oches at QSR Magazine writes. The new...
View ArticleHAPPY BIRTHDAY HOOTERS: 30 Vintage Photos Of America's Favorite 'Breastaurant'
Hooters is celebrating its 30th birthday today. The original "breastaurant" chain has become an American classic since it opened in 1983. The company shared some historical photos of its scantily clad...
View ArticleChain Restaurant Workers Reveal The Items They Refuse To Eat
Fast food and chain restaurant employees see how our food is prepared. A recent Reddit thread asked them "what item on the menu would you absolutely not eat and why?" Thousands of supposed former...
View ArticleBrooks Brothers Plans To Open A Steakhouse In Midtown Manhattan
One popular suit-and-tie retailer may soon make its entrance into a whole new realm — steak.According to The New York Post's Steve Cuozzo, Brooks Brothers is making plans to open a steakhouse just...
View ArticleHow Chipotle Burrito Prices Vary Across America [CHART]
With more than 1,500 locations, Chipotle is one of the most popular restaurants in America. This chart, created by Quora user Brian Roemmele, shows how the chain's burrito prices differ in U.S. cities....
View ArticleWaitress Picks Up The Tab For National Guard Soldiers Working Without Pay...
A Ruby Tuesday waitress picked up the tab for two National Guard members who have been working without pay during the government shutdown. The two women told server Sarah Hoidahl that they were...
View ArticleA Moscow Restaurant Only Employs Identical Twins
Read the original version of this post at Thrillist.We've seen restaurant staffs made entirely of fake aliens, little people, and rollerskaters, but never before has the world experienced an...
View ArticleHow Trendy New York Restaurant Balthazar Serves 1,500 Meals A Day
Famous Manhattan restaurant Balthazar serves a dizzying 1,500 people per day.Willy Staley at the New York Times spent 22 hours at the eatery to see how the staff accomplishes this impressive feat. His...
View ArticleHere Are All The Bacon-Loaded Dishes On Mellow Mushroom's Latest Menu
Mellow Mushroom is out with a bacon-themed menu that encourages consumers to "break out your comfy pants" and "eat like a hog."The "Bootleg Bacon Fest" menu includes three bacon-covered pizzas — the...
View Article16 Fast Food Chains That Should Come To The US
Fast food restaurants are an American tradition. But restaurant chains abroad have also mastered the art of quick meals on-the-go. From creative pizzas to rice burgers, here are 16 fast food chains we...
View ArticleWhat It Takes To Work At Hooters
The restaurant brand Hooters turned 30 this year. We talked to some of the famous Hooters girls from the chain's Manhattan location about what it's like to wear the legendary, tight uniform. Click for...
View ArticleMcDonald's Is Finally Addressing Its Insanely Long Drive-Thru Lines
McDonald's is planning to add a third window to its drive-thru lanes in response to mounting customer complaints about slow service, Bloomberg's Leslie Patton reports.The change comes as wait times at...
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