When it comes down to making that cash, Starbucks essentially has three different sources of revenue: coffee shops, convenience stores, and grocery stores. Which part, though, nets the coffee giant the most money?
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Panda Express — the nation's top Asian restaurant chain according to Restaurant Business — is following other chains' actions during the pandemic. A press release announced that the menu options have been limited to a small selection of some of their top sellers.
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Like many things IKEA, they come in packaging with a name that most of us probably can't pronounce properly. But its name aside, ALLEMANSRÄTTEN is so iconic people who go to IKEA make this the last (or first) thing they pick up. And now, for the first time, you can make them at home.
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Your basic iced Dunkin' Classic blend coffee is actually the very best thing you can drink at DD. So why not stock up on the bottled version of DD iced coffee, available at pretty much any grocery or convenience store? But bottled iced coffee is a Dunkin' don't.
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If you're a fan of Chick-fil-A or their famous sauce (and really, who can have one without the other?) there's a good chance you have some questions. How was it invented? And what in the world is it made of? Keep reading to find out about this sauce's crazy roots.
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If you're vegan or lactose intolerant, love Starbucks, and dream of coffee and lattes made with oatmilk, have we got news for you. In a corporate blog post covering a variety of Starbucks news, Starbucks says it's now planning to offer oatmilk in all stores across the U.S. starting this spring.
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At a time when many indie restaurants are struggling with the transition to a takeout and delivery-only model and many are having to close their doors altogether, it's the larger chains like Panda Express that are stepping up to feed a hungry (and bored) nation of self-quarantiners.
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It's tough to make it through childhood without a trip to a Rainforest Cafe, whose motto is "A wild place to shop and eat. The restaurant is lauded (or infamous, depending on how you look at it) for its over-the-top rainforest theme, featuring fish, gardens, and storms.
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While everybody loves pizza, opinions are divided as to whether the crust is actually worth eating or not. Pizza Hut has been trying to do something about the whole boring crust issue for the last 25 years, and their latest innovation is pretty clever.
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Taco Bell cinnamon twists, the undisputed star of the chain's Cravings Value Menu, are a delicious, almost-addictive, and yet still somehow kind of mysterious snack. The real mystery, however, lies in the fact that nobody seems really sure just how these crunchy little treats are made.
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One of the best days of the year just got an extension. Yes, National Donut Day is being celebrated for an entire week this year at your favorite Krispy Kreme location.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has created a new niche market for those chain restaurants who are nimble enough to change and adapt their business models. To this end, a growing number of fast food chains like Subway, Potbelly, and Panera are doubling as grocery stores for their patrons.
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Okay, so you already love Kentucky Fried Chicken's chicken, right? Well, are you game to try a 3D-printed version of KFC nuggets? The company is teaming up with a research lab in Moscow, Russia, to produce lab-grown nuggets that have the same taste and texture as the real thing.
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Considering that McDonald's sells more hamburgers than anybody else on the planet, it's not surprising that their beef gets a lot of attention. Unsettling rumors aside, one still has to wonder just how McDonald's goes about handling its meat.
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Arby's is proving true to its 'We Have The Meats' tagline with the release of a new chicken sandwich that boasts a lot of flavor. The fast food chain debuted the Chicken Cheddar Ranch Sandwich earlier this week and it's aptly named, based on its ingredients.
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Have you watched the TikTok video showing a grandmother removing a 24-year-old Mickey D's burger out of a box, looking nearly as good as it did a quarter of a century ago? Here's what McDonald's has to say about it.
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When MOD Pizza unveiled its cauliflower crust, the internet got excited about all the opportunities the new product presented, particularly for folks who were on specific dietary restrictions.
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Videos of what goes on behind the scenes at fast-food places often go viral and have been known to generate negative publicity. Even something as routine as making the lemonade at Chick-fil-A can cause viewers to swear off the drink — or even the restaurant — for life.
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David Chang is always up to something. One of this latest projects is the fried chicken restaurant Fuku, which has locations in New York, Boston, and Los Angeles, as well as in event and sporting centers.
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While it may not technically be stealing, Chick-fil-A could save us all a guilt trip if only they would bottle those delicious sauces and sell them. Well, you're in luck sauce-dippers — because the chicken giant has finally caught on to just how popular their sauces are, and they plan to sell them.
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Corned beef hash is on the menu at almost any diner or breakfast establishment (looking at you, Cracker Barrel). However, while it tends to be a popular side item at restaurants, it's surprisingly one of the things that chefs say you should never order when you go out to eat. Here's why.
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If you love Chinese food, chances are high that you've eaten at Panda Express at some point in your life, but you might want to think twice before getting fried rice at Panda Express. That's because, according to Panda Express employees, the fried rice is far from fresh.
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The holiday season means cold weather, lit fireplaces, and the return of all of our favorite winter flavors. Peet's Coffee took notice this year — its seasonal drink menu has made a return and with it comes all of our most beloved holiday coffees.
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McDonald's fries are a classic quick-serve item loved around the world. Well, that was until recent sales in Japan. As of late, fans of the Golden Arches started to panic after this classic came out with a different, and decidedly unpleasant, taste.
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Colonel Sanders was onto something when he came up with his fried chicken recipe and introduced the world to KFC. But there are plenty of things about KFC's founder that have either been overlooked or glossed over.
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On December 7, McDonald's announced that it would be increasing its investments in renewable energy sources. McDonald's signed on to investments that help increase renewable energy sources like wind farms and solar panels and lessen the environmental impact of the restaurant.
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Regardless of how ravenous you might be feeling, don't give in to your hunger pangs and order bread when you are at a fancy restaurant. Here's why.
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