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A busy street scene at dusk with people crossing in front of a Red Lobster restaurant, surrounded by bright billboards and city lights.
Pop Culture

Times Square Red Lobster Shuts Its Doors After 23 Years

The chain restaurant cited ongoing construction as an issue in generating foot traffic.

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Pizza Hut Sold to LongRange Capital for $2.7B
Life

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.

Carl's Jr. on the Brink of Complete Closure Following Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Life

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 Responds to Waitress Firing Over $700 Tip: 'Nobody Stole Her Money'
Life

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's 8,000 Sq. Ft. Vegas Location is Officially Open—and Records Have Been Shattered
Life

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.

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The First Dual Branded Applebee's and IHOP is Coming to Los Angeles
Life

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 Sued for $1.5M Over Alleged Mashed Potato Slip-and-Fall
Life

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.

Will Pizza Hut Go Private Equity Yum! Brands in Talks to Sell to LongRange Capital
Life

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.

Slutty Vegan Founder Pinky Cole Claims Additional $4M Debt in New Bankruptcy Filing
Pop Culture

'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 is 'Going Retro' to Save the Company Amid $100M AI Lawsuit
Life

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.

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Red Lobster Shutters Its Last Location in Tallahassee
Life

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.

Papa Johns Largest Franchisee Backs $1.5B Bid to Buy Out Company
Life

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 Looking to Shutter More Stores Than Expected Amid Chapter 11 Filing
Life

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.

The Jonas Brothers' Vegas Strip Restaurant is Closing Next Month
Pop Culture

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.

Ronnie Fieg with a beard and glasses is holding a microphone, performing on stage with a red background.
Style

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 Promotion Met with Skepticism and Decreased Sales
Life

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 Co-Founder Nakia Holmes Cleared of Wrongdoing in Kidnapping Case
Life

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.

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