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business16 days ago•1 min saved

Darden Q1 misses estimates as Olive Garden growth stalls amid produce fears

Darden Restaurants reported fiscal Q1 2027 earnings of $2.05 per share and revenue of $3.20 billion, both slightly below analyst expectations. The company’s stock dipped 2% in morning trading after an initial 5% premarket drop, as investors digested slower growth at its flagship Olive Garden chain. While LongHorn Steakhouse and Yard House posted strong same-store sales gains, Olive Garden’s growth slowed to 1.1%, impacted by consumer caution over cyclospora outbreaks in fresh produce. Darden maintained its full-year 2027 guidance, projecting net earnings per share between $11.10 and $11.35.

via CNBC|

#business #consumer-spending #darden-restaurants

business20 days ago•6 min saved

Labor Costs Push Tamales Off US Mexican Restaurant Menus

US Mexican restaurants are trimming tamales from menus as labor-intensive prep and limited price flexibility hurt the economics; a 7.8% menu decline since 2021 reflects weaker demand relative to the work required, though a few outlets still offer them and price around $6.

via foxnews.com|

#business #labor #mexican-cuisine

us-news20 days ago•23 min saved

Six firefighters injured as four-alarm blaze tears through Williamsburg restaurants

A four-alarm fire tore through a Brooklyn building housing three restaurants in Williamsburg, triggering evacuations and a Mayday; six FDNY firefighters suffered minor injuries and were treated at local hospitals as crews battled the blaze, with the cause under investigation and no patrons inside at the time.

via New York Post|

#brooklyn #fdny #fire

business22 days ago•5 min saved

National Cheeseburger Day: Chains Deliver Big Burger Deals

On National Cheeseburger Day (Sept. 18), a wide range of nationwide chains and Detroit-area spots are offering cheeseburger deals—ranging from free burgers with a purchase, BOGO offers, and discounted combos—often tied to apps or rewards programs and subject to location-specific exclusions.

via Detroit Free Press|

#business #cheeseburger #deals

business22 days ago•1 min saved

Wendy's Franchisee Files for Chapter 11 Amid Sales Slump

Meritage Hospitality Group, a major Wendy’s franchisee with 314 restaurants across 15 states, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to shore up its balance sheet, saying higher beef costs and discounts have crushed store-level profits, while promising to keep outlets open during restructuring. The move follows six straight quarters of declining Wendy’s same-store sales and a heavy stock decline; Wendy’s franchise unit Quality Is Our Recipe LLC is listed as the top unsecured creditor with about $24.9 million in deferred franchise fees, and Meritage estimates assets and liabilities of $10 million to $50 million as it reorganizes.

via CNBC|

#bankruptcy #business #fast-food

world23 days ago•2 min saved

Ant-topped dessert lands Seoul restaurant in hot water with fines

A Seoul court fined Evett, a two-Michelin-star restaurant, 10 million won and its chief executive 15 million won for serving a dessert topped with ants, an insect not approved for food under Korean law. The ants were imported from the US and Thailand and served on a sorbet, with authorities citing unapproved ingredients and concerns like heavy metals. The founder was not charged; his wife, the registered CEO, faced the case. Violating food-safety rules can carry up to five years’ imprisonment or a 50 million won fine, and appeals can be filed within seven days. The incident has highlighted Korea’s strict permit list for edible insects and notes that insect consumption varies by country.

via The Guardian|

#food-safety #insects #regulation

business26 days ago•3 min saved

Chick-fil-A Franchises: Elite access, no equity, $10,000 entry fee

Chick-fil-A is one of America’s most selective franchises: about 100,000 people apply annually and only ~200 become owner-operators. The upfront franchise fee is $10,000, but unlike typical chains, the company owns the restaurants and real estate, so operators don’t build equity or pass the business to heirs. Applicants come from diverse backgrounds, and prior Chick-fil-A experience isn’t required, though the role demands full-time leadership, employee development, and community focus, with all locations closed on Sundays as a core tradition.

via New York Post|

#business #chick-fil-a #franchises

business28 days ago•5 min saved

Raleigh eateries brace for higher costs as diesel hits record highs

Raleigh restaurants report rising costs as diesel prices surge to record levels (national average near $6/gal; NC around $5.90), driving higher costs for goods and transportation. Operators say they’re tightening inventory, mindful of pricing, and prioritizing customer experience to cope with the ripple effects on operations, even as some shops with direct imports feel the impact differently.

via WRAL|

#business #diesel-prices #inflation

business29 days ago•6 min saved

Marmalade Cafe files Chapter 11 amid rent woes and debts

Marmalade Cafe, a 36-year Southern California brunch chain, filed for Chapter 11 on Sept. 2 citing rent disputes and mounting supplier debts, listing about $12.7 million in assets but a net loss and more than $1 million owed to creditors. The Calabasas closure spurred by construction helped shrink the chain to four locations, while the remaining El Segundo, Malibu, Sherman Oaks and Westlake Village sites are described as healthy as the industry grapples with rising costs and the need to adapt.

via Fox News|

#bankruptcy #business #chapter-11

lifestyle1 month ago•6 min saved

Finish Together Before Clearing: A Modern Dining Etiquette Guideline

Etiquette experts say wait until everyone finishes before clearing plates; while some servers clear earlier to maintain flow, diners can signal completion with utensil placement (four o’clock) or crossed forks and knives, and servers should ask “May I clear this for you?” to avoid rushing guests.

via Fox News|

#dining #etiquette #lifestyle

food1 month ago•23 min saved

Hype Check: The Most Overrated Restaurants in Every State

A state-by-state roundup of restaurants critics and locals say are overhyped, separating ambience from substance and offering alternatives for discerning diners.

via The Takeout|

#food #hype #restaurants

local-news1 month ago•25 min saved

Wheelchair Birthday Note at NJ Restaurant Sparks Outcry

A New Jersey diner, Antonia Sinbaldi, was served a birthday dessert at Blu on the Hudson in Weehawken with the phrase “Happy Wheel Chair Birthday” written in sauce, prompting outrage and a confrontation with staff. The restaurant said the note was a miscommunication used to identify where a dessert should be delivered, and offered an apology; Sinbaldi, who uses a motorized wheelchair and has relied on a ventilator since a cervical spine injury, called the response insufficient and urged others to learn from the incident, highlighting the impact of disability on everyday experiences.

via New York Post|

#disability #discrimination #local-news

restaurants1 month ago•7 min saved

Chick-fil-A’s Chicken & Waffles Sandwich Delivers on Day One

A reviewer on launch day tried Chick-fil-A’s new Chicken & Waffles Sandwiches, available in a smaller breakfast version and a larger lunch/dinner version. Both pair crispy chicken with maple waffles, bacon, honey butter, and syrup; the spicy version is praised as the better option, and the overall verdict is that the sandwich is indulgent but surprisingly delicious and worth trying.

via Eat This Not That|

#breakfast-vs-lunch #chick-fil-a #chicken-and-waffles

world-news1 month ago•23 min saved

Italy restaurant embroiled in ‘spit in the eggs’ receipt scandal

A Brazilian tourist in Romagna says a server at Victor Lab told the chef to spit in her eggs after she asked for them slightly more cooked; a receipt allegedly read, “This is pissing me off. Burn the eggs and spit in them.” A 17-year-old employee apologized, the restaurant apologized, but the owner posted a TikTok that seemed to mock the incident, triggering backlash, police involvement, and threats as authorities scrutinize the teen worker’s role and the restaurant’s response.

via New York Post|

#customer-service #italy #restaurants

the-district1 month ago•46 min saved

DC condos blame Gordon Ramsay burger joint for stinky air in their building

Residents atop Gordon Ramsay Street Pizza and Gordon Ramsay Street Burger in Philadelphia? Wait DC—Penn Quarter in Washington, DC—report greasy odors and possible air-quality issues they blame on the venting system from the Gordon Ramsay spots. The restaurant denies being the source, and the landlord/restaurant dispute who is responsible, while condo association seeks access to inspect vents. The story centers on odors, health concerns, and a feud between residents and the restaurant over environmental complaints in upscale condos.

via The Washington Post|

#air-pollution #celebrity-chefs #home-life