Sweet Tomatoes & Souplantation. IHOP. Chuck E. Cheese. Le Pain Quotidien. BRIO Tuscan Grille. These are just a few of the restaurant brands which have had to shed branches, or completely wind down operations completely as a result of social distancing and the pandemic.
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When alone or with family members in a car, for example, a mask isn't necessary. But what about wearing masks at drive-thrus?
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We never thought we'd see the day when we describe McDonald's as being environmentally friendly. In late 2019, during the launch of its sustainability program called "Better M" in Europe, McDonald's told New Food Magazine it was looking at areas that it viewed were key to a sustainability platform.
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With more than 21,000 Subway franchises in operation across the U.S., opening up a branch of the well-loved sandwich business for yourself must appeal to the entrepreneurial spirit. But just how much does it cost to open up a Subway franchise?
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Did you know that Taco Bell actually served a burger for a years-long stint in the restaurant's 58-year-long existence? Similar in consistency to a Sloppy Joe, the Bell Beefer was added to TB's menu in the 1970s.
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Chances are you have strong potato-based opinions about at least one of these types, especially if your favorites are the recently removed KFC potato wedges. In June it was officially announced that the new KFC "Secret Recipe" fries would be taking the spot once held by the beloved wedges.
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If you're cozying up to a bucket of KFC chicken, there's a good chance you have a side of mashed potatoes at the ready, too. After all, the magical combo of carbs plus carbs is hard to beat. But maybe you should consider scratching KFC's mashed potatoes from your next order.
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Krispy Kreme is a one-time regional southern icon that's now known and loved throughout the whole world. But the road to success has not been without its ups and downs. For a time, Krispy Kreme even seemed down and out.
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In a July 2020 post to Reddit, a Taco Bell employee leaked information about some serious menu changes that would allegedly begin in August, 2020, and people were not pleased. They were especially upset to read that "all potato items" would be disappearing from the menu.
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While every business under the sun now seems to offer a loyalty program, fast-food burger joints haven't exactly jumped on the bandwagon. But now, there's hope — CNN Business reports that Wendy's has become the first major burger chain that is offering a rewards program to customers.
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One of Chick-fil-A's locations in Huntsville, Alabama was on the brink of needing to go cashless due to their lack of coins, so they turned to Facebook to advertise an unusual promotion.
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If you were most worried about using chopsticks wrong while eating sushi, then you might want to take a deep breath. There is, in fact, a wrong way to eat sushi, and it has everything to do with how you handle your soy sauce. There is quite a bit of etiquette involved with eating sushi.
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El Pollo Loco exists at the crossroads of Texas barbecue and Mexican cuisine. The food has a reputation for being fresh and often veggie-forward, which makes it appealing to more than just your typical fast food audience. It's this appealing menu that has fueled the success of El Pollo Loco.
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Taco Bell's announcement of a new, limited menu roll-out may have felt like a crushing blow to your already-fragile psyche. The coronavirus pandemic has forced a lot of change in the world, but did it have to mess with our favorite Mexican-inspired comfort food, too?
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Burger King had hoped Morningstar Farms-produced veggie burger patty would help them appeal to a new group of consumers who were uninterested in their otherwise meat-heavy menu. But in 2019, Burger King decided to ditch its veggie burger. Here's why.
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McDonald's is one restaurant you expect to see absolutely everywhere. In fact, that's one way you know you're in East Nowhere, when your town's too small to have a Mickey D's. Wherever you roam throughout the world, the one thing you can be sure of is that you can always get a little taste of home
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In the early 1990s, Michael Jordan was a wealthy basketball player and product pitchman who was establishing himself as the greatest ever to play in the NBA. What wisdom could he possibly have for folks who were about to start minimum-wage jobs at McDonald's?
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Starbucks enthusiasts are likely to know that the incredibly cute and colorful line of Starbucks glasses, tumblers, and other drinkware items can only be bought in-store. Thankfully, that's about to change.
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If you love chicken Parmesan, buckle up, buttercup. The Giant Chicken Parmigiana is back at Olive Garden (via Delish). If you missed the limited-time offer during the promotional period in 2019, let's refresh your memory. Olive Garden breads and fries an 11.5-inch chicken filet.
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The Taco Bell dollar menu can be mixed, matched, and customized (sometimes with an upcharge) to deliver the type of personalized and affordable meal you need when you're short on time and cash. Try these hacks suggested by Taco Bell diehards, or get creative with an order of your own.
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The internet has been buzzing after a Taco Bell employee leaked the news through a Reddit post that the fast food chain is considering dropping some beloved menu items.
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To the excitement of fried chicken fans everywhere, fast food chain Popeyes has recently started testing out a brand new menu item at select locations in the United States. What's it all about?
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Between Chick-fil-A, KFC, and Popeye's, we didn't think America had room for yet yet another fowl-themed fast food restaurant, yet here we are. But far from underwhelming our jaded palates, PDQ has so managed to make their variations on the theme of fried chicken tenders fresh and exciting.
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Yes, the Heart Attack Grill really is as unhealthy as they claim and yes, people have collapsed while gorging themselves on grease-bomb burgers. Brilliant marketing, a message about the dangers of obesity, or shameless exploitation? You decide. This is the untold truth of Heart Attack Grill.
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The next thing you know, all that's left is an empty, oil-spotted red cardboard carton. Oops. What happened? In an exclusive interview with Mashed, nutritionist, chef and food writer Robin Miller explained why we find McDonald's fries so addictive.
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Burger King will begin adding lemongrass to the diets of cattle used to produce some of its beef. Evidently, lemongrass helps them release less methane while digesting the feed, and can reduce emissions by up to 33 percent.
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The cauliflower craze has picked up considerable steam in recent years, making its mark as a good-for-you "secret ingredient" in everything from cakes to pizza crusts. Now, it's showing up at Chipotle — some of their locations, anyway.
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