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Times Square Red Lobster Shuts Its Doors After 23 Years
The chain restaurant cited ongoing construction as an issue in generating foot traffic.
Inside Pizza Hut’s $2.7B Deal With LongRange Capital and Yum China
What LongRange Capital and Yum China plan for Pizza Hut as the struggling icon bets on tech, turnarounds and a fresh start.
Nearly 60 Carl’s Jr. Locations in Limbo as California Franchisee Plans Exit
Inside the downfall of a major franchisee as nearly 60 California Carl’s Jr. locations face closure, sale and pressure from the state’s $20 fast-food minimum wage.
Olive Garden Manager Breaks Silence on Viral $700 Tip Firing: 'Nobody Stole Her Money'
The ex-waitress says she was punished over a massive tip. Olive Garden claims a failed transaction and “unrelated” conduct tell a very different story.
In-N-Out Burger Opens Record-Breaking 8,000-Sq-Ft Burger Palace in Vegas
Inside the massive BLVD flagship with rooftop views, exclusive merch, and the fan frenzy that pushed this In-N-Out opening into record-breaking territory.
Applebee's and IHOP Are Opening a 24-Hour Restaurant Together
Inglewood is getting a 24-hour mashup of pancakes, burgers, and exclusive crossover dishes as Applebee's and IHOP test their dual-brand concept.
Outback Steakhouse Faces $1.5M Lawsuit Over Mashed Potato Fall
Court documents detail how a bathroom trip allegedly turned into a face-first fall, medical expenses, an a fierce fight over restaurant safety.
Pizza Hut Sale Talks Heat Up as Yum! Brands Courts LongRange Capital as a Potential Buyer
From shuttered stores to a $100 million AI lawsuit, here’s why investors think now is the moment to sell Pizza Hut off to LongRange Capital.
'RHOA' Star Pinky Cole’s Bankruptcy Filings Now Show Nearly $4M in Debt
New filings detail unpaid rent, supplier lawsuits, and mounting credit card debt as the Slutty Vegan mogul works to stabilize her $100M brand.
Pizza Hut Bets on 1980s Nostalgia to Survive $100M AI Lawsuit
Why TikTok is obsessed with Pizza Hut’s throwback restaurants—and how a nostalgic makeover became the company’s answer to an AI disaster and sinking sales.
Red Lobster’s Oldest Location in Tallahassee Shutters for Good After 56 Years
From $3.55 surf-and-turf to bankruptcy: how Tallahassee’s 56-year Red Lobster mainstay became the latest restaurant casualty.
Former Papa Johns Delivery Driver Backs $1.5B Bid to Take Chain Private
A former Papa Johns delivery driver turned mega-franchise boss teams with Wall Street to take the pizza chain private at a steep premium.
Applebee’s Closures Expand as Major Franchisee Battles Bankruptcy
Inside the Chapter 11 shake-up: how one troubled operator, millions in liabilities, and shifting dining habits could reshape Applebee’s footprint in the South.
Beloved Jonas Brothers Vegas Spot Nellie’s Set to Close Next Month
From fried chicken to Vegas dreams, the Jonas Brothers’ Southern comfort restaurant is ending its MGM Grand run next month.
Dominic Sessa Is Anthony Bourdain in First Trailer for A24's 'Tony' Biopic: Watch Now
'Tony' is in theaters this August.
Kith's Ronnie Fieg Teases Launch of West Hollywood Restaurant: 'A Very Special Experience'
“Ronnie’s Pronto will be your new favorite breakfast, coffee, matcha, and sandwich joint in LA,” Fieg said.
Red Lobster’s Endless Shrimp Comeback Is Falling Short of Expectations
Once a viral value deal, the all-you-can-eat shrimp comeback is falling short as foot traffic dips and diners show less urgency than in past runs.
Turkey Leg Hut’s Nakia Holmes Won’t Face Charges in Kidnapping-Linked Case
Inside the evidence reviewed by a Harris County grand jury — and what the decision means for the embattled Turkey Leg Hut co-founder now.