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This southern kissed chicken fast food is a hit in NJ
Fast-food chicken has become a hit in the Garden State and across the country. Chick-fil-A has rapidly become one of the biggest and best fast food spots, and Raising Cane’s is another that has firmly planted its flag in New Jersey. KFC has long...

2 Restaurant Chains with Massachusetts Locations Continue to Struggle
Massachusetts continues to see restaurant closures, as many companies have had to shutter underperforming locations to survive. Closed sign in a shop window zoom-zoom Times Have Changed; Massachusetts Folks Aren't Going Out to Eat as Often It's...

GamiFries Turns Your Nintendo Switch 2 Into a French Fry-Loving Gaming Beast
Gamers, the future is here and it's salty. Meet GamiFries, a fan-made 3D-printed French fry holder attachment for the Nintendo Switch 2, and possibly the most gloriously ridiculous gaming accessory we've ever seen. Created by Maker World user...

Fast-food giant donates to Wiltshire football club
The McDonald’s branch in Melksham, owned by franchisee Mike Guerin, has given 100 footballs to Melksham Town FC to help with training. Mike Guerin, who operates 13 McDonald’s restaurants in the Wiltshire area , said: "Youth football is important...

Food industry titan joins movement to address major problem with food supply: 'We look forward to their collaboration'
"Such an important leader on a number of key issues." by Lily CrowderJuly 25, 2025 FMI, a food industry association, has become the first trade association to sign on to a national pact aimed at preventing and reducing food waste in the United...
Chandler location of Mexican restaurant chain closes
Abuelo’s is down to only one Arizona location in Peoria after its west Chandler restaurant closed with no notice in mid-July. The Mexican-based cuisine sit-down restaurant, located on the north side of Chandler Boulevard, across from the Fashion...

Argao: Fast-food employee nabbed after robbing old workplace
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A former fast-food employee robbed his former workplace on Sunday morning, July 27, and violently assaulted an ex-colleague. This incident happened inside a local fast food establishment located Barangay Poblacion in...

Top 10 fast-food tenders in Palm Beach County, ranked for National Chicken Tender Day 2025

Stock Radar: Down over 20% from highs! Varun Beverages stock showing signs of trend reversal – time to buy?
Investment Ideas Varun Beverages recently broke out from a 'W' pattern, reclaiming crucial moving averages after a significant fall from its July 2024 high. Synopsis Varun Beverages stock showed a 'W' pattern breakout, reclaiming moving averages....

"Volume Surge and 'W' Pattern Boost Varun Beverages' Bullish Outlook: Buy Says Shitij Gandhi
“On the daily timeframe, Varun Beverages stock has formed a "W" pattern (double bottom reversal), signaling a potential trend reversal. Traders can buy for a target of Rs 870 in the next 5-7 weeks,” Shitij Gandhi, Senior Technical Analyst, SMC...

California’s $20 Fast Food Wage Hike Backfires: 18,000 Jobs Lost So Far, Study Finds
California’s ambitious $20 minimum wage for fast food workers has already led to steep job losses, according to a new economic study. While supporters claim the hike helped workers, data suggests it’s pushed many out of work entirely. Key Facts:...

Earth to humans: ‘I’m All Shook Up!’
After a busy morning of doing jobs out of the job bucket (Too many for just a job jar), it occurred to me that I’d better get around to taking my nap, or I might just miss my afternoon respite. I jumped into my “Comfy Chair,” pulled up a warm...

Plans approved to turn Edinburgh city centre office into new fast food takeaway at Frederick Street
Plans have been approved to turn an Edinburgh city centre office into a new fast food takeaway. The proposed new restaurant will be a fast-food premises, serving peri-peri type dishes, roasted chicken and other foods such as pizzas. The office at...

16 Discontinued Fast Food Chains We Wish Still Existed
You can't escape fast food. Between storefronts lining the streets, billboards, and advertisements, living in modern society is kind of like getting hamburgers and fries shoved in your face every 15 to 20 minutes. Some people are happy for this to...

Sicamous council wants faster cleanup on bankrupt fast food development
With the summer tourist season well underway, Sicamous council asked for an update on the cleanup efforts at the Checkpoint Petro-Canada property on Main Street. The unfinished development, which had the Petro, KFC, Pizza Hut and Burger King, went...

Friendly's restaurant chain purchased by longtime franchisee

Restaurant chain Raising Cane's is coming Rock Hill. Here's when it could open
Founded in 1996, the company's chicken fingers and iconic Cane's Sauce are staples of the Louisiana-born business. ROCK HILL, S.C. — Rock Hill, South Carolina, will soon welcome a new major chain restaurant: Raising Cane's. On Wednesday, the...

Popular spiked seltzer issues recall over labeling error involving Celsius beverages
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SUMMER FRIDAYS DEP'T.: If we were a fast-food joint on the Turnpike we wouldn't take the day off like this
SUMMER FRIDAYS Indignity Vol. 5, No. 135 Always kinda weird seeing the moon when it's not at work Previously, on INDIGNITY ANDY ROONEY 2.0 Chicken Caesar Indignity Vol. 5, No. 131 The Lord may have rested on the seventh day of His creation, but...
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5 Habits That Make Losing Weight After 50 Harder, According to Dietitians
After 50, our metabolisms naturally slow down, which can lead to weight gain. This may be compounded by hormonal changes, difficulty sleeping and new medications. RDs say the trick to weight loss after 50 is replacing old habits with newer, more...