In this photo illustration, a Krispy Kreme glazed doughnut is shown on May 12, 2022 in Daly City, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Krispy Kreme is currently exploring various strategic options, including a potential cash sale, for its controlling stake in Insomnia Cookies, as announced by the company on Tuesday. This decision is aimed …
Chick-fil-A earns top customer satisfaction ratings, despite having the slowest drive-thru experience in 2022. Jeff Greenberg | Universal Images Group | Getty Images Fast-food drive-thru lanes are becoming faster as fewer customers opt to order from their cars, according to a recent study by Intouch Insight. Their annual report reveals that drive-thru wait times have …
According to a recent CBRE survey, midtown and downtown areas are experiencing a revitalization thanks to an influx of new restaurant leases. The study highlights the noticeable increase in activity during the summer months and suggests that the signing of over 100 eatery leases is a positive sign for the future of these districts. This …
Blue Apron, the meal kit business, has agreed to be sold to food and restaurant company Wonder Group for $103 million. This deal represents a premium from Blue Apron’s previous per-share price and comes after the company’s recent transition to a more asset-light business model. Blue Apron has faced strategic difficulties in recent years, despite …
This sidewalk pop-up is finally going legitimate. Little Armenia Cafe, previously stationed on the pavement in front of Ararat El-Rawi’s fourth-floor walk-up in Bedford-Stuyvesant, now has its own permanent location in Greenpoint. El-Rawi credits his good luck to divine intervention, stating that “the Gods got together and took pity on my poor soul.” This former …
A McDonald’s golden arches logo is seen at a franchise restaurant owned by Rippon Family Restaurants. Paul Weaver | Lightrocket | Getty Images McDonald’s franchisees who add new restaurants will soon have to pay higher royalty fees. The fast-food giant is raising those fees from 4% to 5%, starting Jan. 1. It marks the first …
It’s official — we’ve reached the point of no return. A new report from Forbes Advisor shows that nearly 75% of Americans are now leaving excessively high tips when prompted digitally on devices such as tablets or smart card readers. Gone are the days of dropping a dollar or two into a counter jar. According …
A customer carries an Olive Garden shopping bag in Pittsburg, California, US, on Friday, Dec. 9, 2022. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Darden Restaurants reported earnings and revenue that exceeded analysts’ expectations in Q1 as the owner of Ruth’s Chris Steak House. However, the fine-dining segment of Darden’s same-store sales experienced a …
The Process of Ordering Wine: Tips from Sommeliers Ordering wine off a menu can be an intimidating experience that leaves you feeling unsure and overwhelmed. Should you choose a wine based on its region? Is it better to stick with something familiar or be adventurous and try something new? Maybe the second-cheapest option is the …
Controversial Automatic Service Charge at Pho Ha Noi Vietnamese Restaurant Pho-gedaboutit! Vietnamese Restaurant Sparks Outrage with Automatic Service Charge A Vietnamese restaurant in California is facing major backlash after a customer exposed a receipt that included an unexpected 18% service charge “for parties of one or larger.” The incident, shared on Reddit’s “mildly infuriating” thread …