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Restaurant Chain Closes All Locations; Pizzeria Expanding: South Jersey Business News
SOUTH JERSEY — What's opening, what's closing and what's changing in South Jersey? Here are some of the business stories making recent news across the region. Iron Hill Brewery Closes All Restaurants Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant, a regional...

This Old-School Restaurant Chain Is A Must-Visit For Holiday Decor Fans
No matter how good an eatery's food tastes, the ambiance can really make or break your dining experience. And there's just something so homey and charming about a meal served with a side of seasonal decor. If there's one fast casual chain that...

The unhealthiest fast-food chicken nuggets, ranked
Juanmonino/istockphotoLet’s be honest, 80% of your childhood nutrition consisted of nuggets and whatever sauce packet you could rip open with your teeth. But now that you know what sodium does to your blood pressure, it’s worth asking: which...

Whatever Happened To This 1970s Restaurant Chain Made Famous By Its Mason Jars?
With a name like Po Folks, we probably don't have to tell you that this is a story about a restaurant with a lot of pride in real country cooking. In its heyday, to dine at Po Folks was to eat good helpings of "kuntry-fried" steak dinners while...

Martha Stewart Is A Fan Of This Underrated Fast Food Chain
Fast food is a siren call, and while every fast food's sweet serenade may not hit every appetite, most people have a favorite go-to drive-thru. Dolly Parton sings the praises of Burger King's fast food burger, the Whopper, and Anthony Bourdain's...

A New Fast Food Oreo Treat Just Dropped—and We Can't Wait To Try It
Key Takeaways A new fast food spin on fried Oreos just dropped, offering a tasty baked dessert that has fans excited. The Oreo dessert is available for $6—and we're rushing to try it. Whether you dip them in a glass of milk or add a few to your...
J.P. Morgan Remains a Buy on Varun Beverages Ltd. (VBL)
In a report released today, Latika Chopra from J.P. Morgan maintained a Buy rating on Varun Beverages Ltd., with a price target of INR600.00. The company’s shares closed last Friday at INR444.75. Elevate Your Investing Strategy: Take advantage of...

The Motley Fool: Fast food and rising dividends
The Fool’s Take McDonald’s boasted over 44,000 restaurants in more than 100 countries as of June 30 — with about 95% of its locations operating under franchises. It has several arrangements, but generally, the franchisee pays McDonald’s a royalty...

A fast-food and fintech partnership can help end hunger
Opinion Street Charity wants to work with 200,000 quick-serve restaurant locations to end food insecurity for millions. (From left): John Patton, co-founder and executive director, Street Charity; Atlanta City Councilmember Michael Julian Bond;...

The Motley Fool: Fast food and dividends
McDonald’s (NYSE: MCD) boasted over 44,000 restaurants in more than 100 countries as of June 30 – with about 95% of its locations operating under franchises. It has several arrangements, but generally, the franchisee pays McDonald’s a royalty...

Kuching South Mayor urges proper attire for food industry operators
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads WhatsApp Telegram Dato Wee Hong Seng KUCHING (Sept 28): Food and beverage (F&B) operators within the Kuching South City Council’s (MBKS) jusrisdiction are reminded to comply with the food industry’s basic dress...

These 2 Historic Eateries Are the Oldest Fast Food Restaurants in Massachusetts
Massachusetts certainly has a luxurious plethora of great local restaurants and eateries throughout the state. But yet, there are those times when you have to dine in at a spot where you know that you can literally get a "quick bite to eat". That...

Non-alcoholic Guinness sales OVERTAKE original brand drink as Gen Z turns their noses up at boozy beverages
Sales of no and low alcoholic alternatives of beers have overtaken their boozy originals for the first time as younger generations turn towards sobriety. Online grocer Ocado has reported that sales of non-alcoholic Guinness 0.0 have skyrocketed...

10 Fast Food Copycats You Can Find At Costco (& Are They Worth It?)
Sure, it's fun to zip through the drive-thru at your favorite fast food outlet and grab your picks for a quick bite. But have you ever trolled the aisles of Costco to find copycat versions of those same fast food creations? With the price of...

Classic '80s Fast Food Spots We Wish Would Come Back
We don't want to scare you, but the '80s were roughly 40 years ago now. We know, it unsettled us too. As such, it's fair to say that the world feels like it was kind of an alien planet back then. A different time when Rubik's Cubes and power suits...

7 Fast-Food Chains That Serve Low-Quality Beef
If we’re honest, no one walks into a fast-food joint expecting a health-food experience. We’re often willing to turn a blind eye to satisfy a craving — up to a point. But how low is too low? Sure, no one expects beef from cows that live in luxury,...

The best fast food to try around the world
When you think of some of the most popular fast food chains, your mind may not drift toward flavors like kimchi, churro or melon boba. But around the world, big-name brands tailor their menus to local tastes, meaning a McDonald’s menu in Rome...

I Asked Southern Chefs Their Favorite Fast-Food Fried Chicken—Here's What They Said
Chefs, too, have their favorite fast-food indulgences, and Southern chefs know a thing or two about fried chicken. After a long work day—no matter the task—there's nothing better than taking a crunchy bite out of fried chicken that's made just for...

Convenience stores are overtaking fast food chains in the battle for breakfast sales
Who knew this would happen? Fast food restaurants are losing early morning breakfast customers to convenience stores. So, in a way, convenience stores have become a steady rival to fast food chains with shared methods, but convenience stores have...
Why food industry needs talent investment
DAR ES SALAAM: INVESTING in local talent is vital to strengthening Tanzania’s food sector by building expertise in food technology, quality assurance and supply chain innovation, key drivers of sustainable growth and competitiveness across Africa....