While the service charge, typically 12.5%, is officially optional, it no longer feels up for debate, says Sophie Morris
Red Lobster may file for bankruptcy protection: report: Seafood restaurant chain Red Lobster may be headed for bankruptcy, according to a published report.
marketwatch.com/story/red-lobster-may-file-for-bankruptcy-protection-report-41f1b001
Brand new 'eco-friendly' 24-hour McDonald's opens : The new 74-seater fast food restaurant is creating around 120 new full- and part-time jobs
bristolpost.co.uk/whats-on/brand-new-eco-friendly-24-9233276
A man who attacked diners with an axe injuring six people at Chinese restaurants in Albany last year has learned his fate after he was acquitted by reason of ... Show more
Red Lobster considers bankruptcy to deal with leases and labor costs: Seafood restaurant chain Red Lobster is mulling a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing as it looks ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/17/red-lobster-considers-bankruptcy/
Quick Glance: Red Lobster Considers Bankruptcy
- The seafood chain Red Lobster is exploring a potential Chapter 11 filing to restructure its debts, based on insider insights.
- Legal guidance for Red Lobster is provided by King & Spalding. The restaurant chain is contemplating terminating long-term contracts and renegotiating a variety of leases.
- A sign reading “Open For Takeout & Free Delivery” is displayed outside a Red Lobster establishment in Secaucus, New Jersey, USA.
- Established in 1968 in Lakeland, Florida, Red Lobster started with a single restaurant. The introduction of their famous cheese-flavored biscuits occurred in 1992, and the chain now operates hundreds of locations in the US, Canada, and international franchises.
Drew Carey Speaks Out About Funding Writers Meals Amid Strike: “It Was the Right Thing to Do”
hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/drew-carey-talks-funding-writers-meals-2023-strike-1235873989/
Giggling Squid at Gunwharf Quays: What's on the menu and when will it open?: Popular Thai restaurant chain Giggling Squid is set to open in Gunwharf Quays - with ...
portsmouth.co.uk/lifestyle/food-and-drink/giggling-squid-at-gunwharf-quays-whats-on-the-menu-and-when-will-it-open-4592559
Ukrop's congratulates Mama J's on fried chicken bracket win: Talk about a supportive business community in Richmond!
richmond.com/life-entertainment/local/food-drink/ukrops-congratulates-mama-js-on-fried-chicken-bracket-win/article_3a2a34b0-f81e-11ee-8c42-4759c7032ad4.html
Little Chefs: What happened to roadside diner chain: At its height, Little Chef had 439 restaurants across the UK but just two decades later they were all gone.
bbc.com/news/business-68796980
A tourist destination touted as the “last traditional village” in China lies vacant, its residents only allowed to return as performers ... Show more www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/2022412/
A Welsh kebab shop racked up nearly two million views for its version of the Grease classic "You're The One That I Want". Since the video went viral ... Show more
Dining hall with Trojan War decorations uncovered in Pompeii: A black-walled dining hall with 2,000-year-old paintings inspired by the Trojan War has been ...
reuters.com/lifestyle/dining-hall-with-trojan-war-decorations-uncovered-pompeii-2024-04-11/
How Dani Luv, a Raunchy Lounge Singer, Spends His Sundays: Dani Lubnitzki, who is better known as Dani Luv, puts his own spin on Sinatra during the week ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/13/nyregion/how-a-raunchy-lounge-singer-spends-his-sundays.html
I saved $1,700 eating leftover food from NYC's top restaurants — here's the gourmet haul I got for mere dollars
nypost.com/2024/04/12/lifestyle/i-saved-1700-eating-leftover-food-from-nycs-top-restaurants-what-i-got/
Thaikhun Street: New all-you-can-eat buffet restaurant opening at Sheffield's Meadowhall shopping centre
thestar.co.uk/lifestyle/eating-out/thaikhun-street-new-all-you-can-eat-thai-buffet-restaurant-opening-at-sheffields-meadowhall-shopping-centre-4586137
Tax should rise! This is how much you will soon have to pay for meat: Agriculture in Germany should become more sustainable. The companies have to spend a lot of ...
focus.de/finanzen/news/restaurant-metzger-supermarkt-steuer-soll-steigen-so-viel-muessen-sie-bald-fuer-fleisch-bezahlen_id_259841000.html
Value added tax: The tax increase is giving restaurants a hard time: Since the beginning of the year, 19% VAT has once again been charged on food in restaurants ...
wiwo.de/unternehmen/erstmal-die-fakten-mehrwertsteuer-erhoehung-so-laeuft-es-in-der-gastronomie/29739794.html
VAT back at 19 percent: fewer guests, less turnover: Complaints were loud when the VAT rate in the hospitality industry was raised back to 19 percent three ...
tagesschau.de/wirtschaft/unternehmen/gastgewerbe-mehrwertsteuer-102.html
A chef has blasted the company behind a popular Cornish café which owes him nearly £25,000 for unpaid work, holiday, overtime and legal costs - after winning a ... Show more www.cornwalllive.com/news/cornwall-news/popular-caf-jam-jar-cornwall-9203494
Luca says arrivederci to The Italian Job as shop goes up for sale: The Italian Job was founded on Garnet Street in Middlesbrough back in 1993
gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/luca-says-arrivederci-italian-job-28969399
AI is spying on the food we throw away: The tech is being used to try to reduce the amount of uneaten food that ends up in dumpsters.
nytimes.com/2024/04/04/climate/artificial-intelligence-food-waste.html
Employers added 303,000 jobs in March, soaring past expectations: The jobs market is charging ahead in 2024 after a gradual cooling for much of past year in ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2024/04/05/jobs-march-unemployment-rate/
Quick Glance: US economy adds impressive 303,000 jobs last month
- Employers added 303,000 jobs in March, bringing the unemployment rate down to 3.8%.
- US stock futures rose slightly on Friday morning, but markets have had a rough week.
- The S&P 500 companies are expected to report positive first-quarter earnings, fueling optimism in the market.
- Investors are hopeful for a strong earnings season to continue the stock rally amidst concerns about inflation and interest rates.
McDonald's to buy back Israeli restaurants after boycotts: The deal follows protests against the firm after franchisee Alonyal gave free food to Israeli soldiers ...
bbc.com/news/business-68735706
Quick Glance: McDonald's Acquisition of Israeli Franchise Amid Boycotts
- McDonald's acquires 30-year-old Israeli franchise from Alonyal, taking over 225 outlets with over 5,000 employees.
- The decision came after boycotts and protests following Alonyal's announcement of donating free meals to the Israeli military.
- CEO Kempczinski reports business impact in the Middle East and other markets due to the Israel-Hamas conflict.
- Other prominent US fast-food chains like Starbucks and Domino's have also faced boycott campaigns and revenue declines amid conflicts in the region.
Wendy's opening restaurant at ex-Colchester High Street Next: Wendy’s bosses have confirmed the chain is taking over the former Next store in High Street ...
gazette-news.co.uk/news/24238130.wendys-opening-restaurant-ex-colchester-high-street-next/
Fans praise Nomfundo Moh for her new single ‘Umusa’: The ‘Phakade Lami’ hitmaker, Nomfundo ‘Moh’ Ngcobo has kept social media platforms abuzz with praise for her ...
iol.co.za/entertainment/music/fans-praise-nomfundo-moh-for-her-new-single-umusa-ee1faeef-2f79-400e-8159-52510d726d1d
The days of a kebab for 3 to 4 euros are probably a thing of the past in many places. Because of inflation, catering establishments in Germany had to raise ... Show more
Additional items have been added to the @Cinema4Gaza fundraiser, including:
• Ayo Edebiri’s map of favorite restaurants
• Zoom call with Ayo Edebiri
• Prop from ... Show more
Cinema for Gaza | Powered by Givergy: Bid on exclusive money can't buy items & experiences with Medical Aid for Palestinians. Enter into one of our charity ...
uk.givergy.com/cinemaforgaza/
How Rochester, New York, hopes the eclipse brings a lasting economic boom to city
abcnews.go.com/Technology/rochester-new-york-hopes-eclipse-brings-lasting-economic/story
Person who directed Iskander strike on Kramatorsk pizzeria in June 2023 gets life sentence
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/4/7449691/
Nach Boykottaufrufen: McDonald’s kauft 225 Franchise-Filialen in Israel zurück: Im Kampf gegen die Terrororganisation Hamas unterstützte McDonald’s in Israel das ...
spiegel.de/wirtschaft/unternehmen/israel-mcdonalds-kauft-225-franchise-filialen-nach-boykott-aufrufen-zurueck-a-290e49ac-936a-47b3-8cc3-2b9f2d496163
McDonald's to buy back Israeli restaurants after boycotts: The deal follows protests against the firm after franchisee Alonyal gave free food to Israeli soldiers ...
bbc.com/news/business-68735706
Before the Gaza war erupted, the tiny enclave run by the Palestinian militant group Hamas was impoverished and densely populated ... Show more reut.rs/3PPOTJN
After the attack on waiter Kosta: guests mourn, suspects in custody: The death of waiter Kosta Fasulas has shocked many people in Bremerhaven ...
nord24.de/bremerhaven/nach-ueberfall-auf-kellner-kosta-gaeste-trauern-verdaechtige-in-u-haft-201377.html
🥳 Good news for all beer garden fans: F.Minthe is going into “overtime”.
🍻 As employee Özgür Ivecen reports, the popular Mainz beer garden at the Zollhafen ... Show more
Card payments temporarily not possible: Whether in the supermarket or when paying in a restaurant: numerous bank customers were probably surprised - it was not ...
onetz.de/deutschland-welt/kartenzahlungen-zeitweise-moeglich-id4711705.html
Quick Glance: Major Disruption in Card Payments in Germany
- Thousands of bank customers in Germany experienced temporary inability to use their Girocard, especially with Sparkassen.
- The disruption mainly affected payments in stores, not at ATMs.
- The issue appears to be directly related to payment service providers and banks, similar to a previous incident two years ago.
- In addition to Sparkassen, reports indicate that Commerzbank and Volks- and Raiffeisenbanks were affected, with problems in bill payments and online banking.
Campino once tore up the canteen at the University of Düsseldorf, now he's behind the microphone there as a guest professor. www.stern.de/gesellschaft/campino-an-der-duesseldorfer-uni--so-war-die-erste-vorlesung-34593272.html
NO LAUGHING MATTER: The popular stand-up comedian took to social media criticizing the extra COVID fee and credit card surcharge on his bill ... Show more www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/prominent-comedian-says-covid-fees-credit-card-surcharges-are-no-joke
👉 HERE is the whole story: www.agrarheute.com/management/recht/streit-nachbarn-landwirt-50-jahren-seinen-stall-abreissen-618570
Martlesham McDonald's closer to opening as signs go up: Signs have gone up for the new McDonald's set to open in Martlesham in the former Evans Cycles in east ...
ipswichstar.co.uk/news/24231359.martlesham-mcdonalds-closer-opening-signs-go/
Suspect in Salemtown Easter Sunday brunch shooting arrested Tuesday night in Kentucky
newschannel5.com/news/suspect-in-salemtown-easter-sunday-brunch-shooting-arrested-tuesday-night-in-kentucky
‘The tourists have stopped coming’: Well-known restaurants close in regional Victoria
theage.com.au/goodfood/melbourne-eating-out/the-tourists-have-stopped-coming-well-known-restaurants-close-in-regional-victoria-20240328-p5ffyb.html
They moved from the U.S. to cook American food in deepest Italy. Here's what happened
ctvnews.ca/lifestyle/they-moved-from-the-u-s-to-cook-american-food-in-deepest-italy-here-s-what-happened-1.6832095
AKA alleged ‘spotter’ was at Wish restaurant but ‘waiting for his date’: The state argues that the accused bought a meal with a Standard Bank card issued on the ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times-daily/news/2024-04-02-aka-spotter-who-was-at-restaurant-says-he-was-stood-up-by-date/
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Singaporean couple now sells nasi lemak in hawker centre after failed cafe venture in Europe
cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/dining/madam-lim-nasi-lemak-holland-drive-387786
Easter brunch shooting leaves 1 dead and several injured in Nashville; gunman at large
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/easter-brunch-shooting-leaves-1-dead-several-injured-nashville-gunman-rcna145847
Survey: Bonus for vegan food - a good idea?: Campaign at Flensburg University: anyone who orders vegan food receives a "climate bonus" of one euro ...
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Mourning at the "Olympic Fire": employee dies after robbery: The sad news has shaken Bremerhaven: a 60-year-old employee at the Greek restaurant "Olympisches ...
nord24.de/bremerhaven/trauer-im-olympischen-feuer-mitarbeiter-ist-nach-raubueberfall-gestorben-200815.html
"Why do some communities send me requests for "Waffle House"?" said Tekken 8's Katsuhiro Harada, responding to frequent pleas to add the ... Show more
Quick Glance: Why Americans Want Waffle House in Tekken 8
- Katsuhiro Harada, the longtime director of the Tekken series, has been asked by fans to introduce Waffle House as a stage in Tekken 8.
- The request is based on the reputation of Waffle House as a place with affordable food and open 24/7, leading to potential conflicts.
- Waffle House gained fame through viral videos of fights in the restaurants as well as its emergency plan for different weather conditions.
- Anthony Bourdain described Waffle House as an irony-free zone where everyone is welcome, regardless of background or state, calling it a place of comfort and hope.
Restaurants and cafes: Guests have to pay more due to high VAT: Since the beginning of the year, the regular VAT rate of 19 percent has again applied to the ...
berliner-zeitung.de/news/restaurants-und-cafes-gaeste-muessen-wegen-hoher-mehrwertsteuer-mehr-zahlen-li.2201514
Easter brunch shooting leaves 1 dead and several injured in Nashville; gunman at large
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/easter-brunch-shooting-leaves-1-dead-several-injured-nashville-gunman-rcna145847
California fast-food workers will get $20 minimum wage, starting Monday: Debate is hot about the impact of a higher minimum wage. Half a million Californians ...
npr.org/2024/03/30/1241451631/california-fast-food-20-minimum-wage
Purchase exciting ‘culturally and commercially’: Coastal North Otago’s distinctive Moeraki Boulders Restaurant and Gift Shop has been sold to investment company ...
odt.co.nz/business/purchase-exciting-%E28098culturally-and-commercially%E28099
Samyia Spain, twin sister fatally knifed after rejecting killer’s advances, mourned in Brooklyn
nydailynews.com/2024/03/30/samyia-spain-twin-sister-fatally-knifed-after-rejecting-killers-advances-mourned-in-brooklyn/
‘The Golden Sandwich, made 95% out of aid package contents, 5% with love and resilience.’
Hamada Shoo, a renowned food blogger known for his restaurant ... Show more
Costco cracking down on non-members eating at food courts: Costco is cracking down on non-members eating at its wallet-friendly food courts.
columbian.com/news/2024/mar/27/costco-cracking-down-on-non-members-eating-at-food-courts/
Quick Glance: Costco Cracks Down on Non-Members Eating at Food Courts
- Costco is tightening the rules for non-members eating at its budget-friendly food courts.
- According to social media reports, diners will need to show their membership cards to make food court purchases starting early next month.
- The club's CFO, Richard Galanti, stated that the change aimed to address member complaints about non-members taking advantage of the affordable offerings.
- Costco had 128 million members by the end of 2023, with fees totaling $4.6 billion - nearly 75% of its total profit for the year.
Best London halal restaurants for Eid when Ramadan 2024 comes to end: There are so many different cuisines selling delicious halal foods across London (Contains ...
mylondon.news/whats-on/food-drink-news/best-halal-restaurants-eat-eid-28893969
Beach on Kent border named best for coastal trip with cheap parking and top pub: The coastal spot has cheap parking and good fish and chips on offer nearby
kentlive.news/news/sussex-news/paradise-beach-kent-border-named-9197927
Inn waiter: "What has decreased is the willingness to drink": Kevin Sagstetter is a waiter at Gasthaus Pöschl in Vienna's city center. What he enjoys most is the ...
derstandard.at/story/3000000212498/gasthauskellner-was-abgenommen-hat-ist-die-trinkfreudigkeit
Cult ice cream parlor in Fulda returns - with a new operator and a special flavour
fuldaerzeitung.de/fulda/fulda-kult-eiscafe-cortina-eissorte-alessandro-perotti-nico-tedesco-tomate-92914397.html
McDonald's will offer Krispy Kreme doughnuts across the United States by the end of 2026, after a "successful test" at more than 160 of its ... Show more www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/03/27/mcdonalds-krispy-kreme-doughnuts-partnership/
Quick Glance: McDonald's to Sell Krispy Kreme Doughnuts by End of 2026
- McDonald’s plans to sell Krispy Kreme doughnuts at all 13,500-plus US locations by the end of 2026.
- The rollout begins in the second half of this year, taking about 2.5 years to add Krispy Kreme's treats nationwide.
- Krispy Kreme will significantly improve distribution efficiency, reach grocery and convenience stores, and grow its system profitably.
- The partnership will unlock growth opportunities for McDonald’s, especially in breakfast, and promote efficiency through reduced waste and increased production.
Carolyn Hax: Over-attentive couple give new meaning to ‘neighborhood haunt’: They’re regulars at a neighborhood eatery, and an intrusive couple seem to be ...
washingtonpost.com/advice/2024/03/27/carolyn-hax-couple-tracking-neighborhood/
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'I'm a waitress - I shouted at annoying kids in restaurant and I'd do it again': Parents want a waitress to be fired after she screamed at their children for ...
themirror.com/lifestyle/im-waitress-shouted-annoying-kids-404768
Cuba Street businesses face an existential threat – wider footpaths: People don't go to Cuba Street because it's a pedestrian-friendly ...
thespinoff.co.nz/business/27-03-2024/cuba-street-businesses-face-an-existential-threat-wider-footpaths
McDonald's could be coming to Hull's Sutton Fields as survey launched: The company is seeking people's views about its plans for the site in Oslo Road
hulldailymail.co.uk/news/hull-east-yorkshire-news/mcdonalds-could-coming-hulls-sutton-9195762
Costco cracks down on access to food courts — including $1.50 hot dog and soda deal
nypost.com/2024/03/25/business/costco-cracks-down-on-access-to-food-courts-1-50-hot-dog-and-soda/
#BangkokPost : Two Russian men have been arrested for spray-painting graffiti on a footbath and a restaurant sign in Patong beach town ... Show more #Thailand #travel #spray #Phuket #scribble #Russian www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2765411/russian-graffiti-painters-arrested-in-phuket
Toast restaurant and wine bar to close Cleveland location after a decade: Toast CLE has announced it will permanently close its doors next month ...
cleveland.com/entertainment/2024/03/toast-restaurant-and-wine-bar-to-close-cleveland-location-after-a-decade.html
A five-venue restaurant chain has called in administrators. Full story: www.news.com.au/finance/business/other-industries/restaurant-chain-on-brink-180-jobs-at-risk/news-story/403cdd12367a99ed722824624518e450
Shiok Burger apologises following ex-DJ's accusations of misrepresenting halal claims
asiaone.com/singapore/shiok-burger-apologises-following-ex-djs-accusations-misrepresenting-halal-claims
Hawker centre Lau Pa Sat to hold week-long Bruno Mars celebration in early April: Fans can join a sing-along of the American pop star's hits on April 5 as part ...
straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/hawker-centre-lau-pa-sat-to-hold-week-long-bruno-mars-celebration-in-early-april
Tootsie Iovine-D’Ambrosio always made room for lost and hurting souls at her Reading Terminal Market lunch counter. Now she is feeding the hungry again.
inquirer.com/food/st-johns-hospice-reading-terminal-market-20240324.html
Mario's founder Richard Harford has passed away: Businessman Richard Harford, the founder of Mario's Pizzeria, has passed away at the age of 79.
trinidadexpress.com/business/marios-founder-richard-harford-has-passed-away/article_59ae182e-e91e-11ee-9edd-1bca4eff9038.html
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