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Pulp Fiction Scene Celebrates Iconic Fast Food Dialogue
Los Angeles, CA — A casual conversation in a Chevy Nova between two hitmen has become a defining moment in film history. In Quentin Tarantino’s 1994 classic, “Pulp Fiction,” Vincent (John Travolta) and Jules Winnifield (Samuel L. Jackson) discuss...

Things Fast Food Restaurants Do That Piss People Off
Fast food is easy. All you need to do is grab your meal when you’re hungry and go on your way. But lately, it seems like fast food places are breaking this promise. Wrong orders, glitchy apps, cold fries, and missing sauces are the main problems....
Restaurant Chain Sues Owner For Using Name After Revoking Franchise
(Iowa) -- A major restaurant chain is suing the owner of multiple Iowa locations for operating under their company name after his franchise agreements were cancelled. Miami-based Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen says the Illinois-based owner of five...


Jimmy The Greek's fast food comes full circle with Maple Leafs
Breadcrumb Trail Links Sports Hockey NHL Toronto Maple Leafs From hard times in his native Greece, Dimitrios Antonopoulis came to Canada, adopted the local team and now serves Scotiaback Arena fans. Get the latest from Lance Hornby straight to...

Driver Found Asleep At Glastonbury Fast Food Place Gets Large Order Of DUI
GLASTONBURY, CT — A passed-out driver was rescued from a fast food drive-through lane in Glastonbury and is facing a drunken driving charge as a result, police said. Police released a report on the Sept. 21 incident this week. At 8:03 p.m., that...

Bradford woman slams budget as ‘tone deaf’; cites fast food price comparison and sheriff’s raise
BRADFORD COUNTY, Fla. — A Bradford County woman is pushing back against the county’s newly approved budget, calling it “tone deaf” and “out of touch” with working families. Bo Haisten says she was stunned when, during a recent commission meeting,...

Temporary foreign workers are crucial to agri-food industry, says OFA
“There’s been sort of a significant number of media out there about unemployment rates for youth in Canada and maybe Canadians in general, and some discussions about how to address that,” she said, pointing to talk about the TFW program. “I think...

Bacari restaurant chain to take over Michael’s on Naples space
Mediterranean-inspired food with a focus on fire-roasted dishes may soon replace the higher-end Italian menu of soon-to-close Long Beach restaurant Michael’s on Naples. “Another restaurant is buying the real estate and taking all the furniture,...

The ’70s Burger Restaurant Chain That’s Still Hanging On With A Few Locations
Make no mistake, it's a considerable feat when a restaurant chain can stay in business for over 50 years. For example, while the vintage Pittsburgh-based burger joint Winky's Hamburgers declared bankruptcy in 1982 and went kaput soon after, the...

Why More Adults Are Opting For Kids’ Meals At Fast-Food Chains
Can adults order kids' meals at fast-food chains? The answer is yes, and it's an increasingly popular trend. According to The Wall Street Journal, Circana data show that adults ordered 28% more kids' meals in 2024 than in 2019, despite a decline...

Popular Greek Restaurant Chain Files For Bankruptcy As California Locations Struggle To Stay Open
It's a sad day for lovers of Greek food in California. Joining the numerous restaurant bankruptcies occurring in 2025, Opa! Authentic Greek Cuisine has recently filed for bankruptcy. However, Opa! stands out in that it filed for Chapter 7, which...

3 women in Philly-area food industry to be honored by local food scene
By Wakisha Bailey September 26, 2025 / 6:53 AM EDT / CBS Philadelphia N.J. oyster farmer, longtime chef among honorees at annual dinner for women in the food industry N.J. oyster farmer, longtime chef among honorees at annual dinner for women in...

N.J. oyster farmer, longtime chef among honorees at annual dinner for women in the food industry
Research scientist-turned-oyster farmer Lisa Calvo, business partner Melissa McGrath and former Geechie Girl Rice Cafe operator Valerie Erwin are being honored this weekend at the annual Heritage Dinner at Bartram's Garden, hosted by Les Dames...

Popular Italian restaurant chain offering 99p mains for one day only
On Monday, September 29, customers can sample two new Christmas dishes(Image: PA) Prezzo Italian has announced it will offer mains priced at just 99p to mark the brand's 25th anniversary, but the offer stands for one day only. On Monday, September...
Government ‘exploring exclusion’ of fast food chains from hospitality Vat cut

Interview: Karley Scott Collins on new album, learning bass & nearly being named after a famous fast food chain
Karley Scott Collins is carving out her own lane in country music, blending the grit of rock with the heart of Nashville storytelling. Raised in Lake City, Florida, she grew up on a soundtrack of her father’s rock records—think Guns N’ Roses and...

Iron Hill Brewery restaurant chain closes abruptly, leaving employees jobless
WHAT HAPPENED HERE. TAYLOR. YEAH. JERRY. AND MANY EMPLOYEES AT IRON HILL BREWERY FINISHED UP THEIR SHIFTS YESTERDAY, CLOSING DOWN THEIR RESTAURANTS AND CLOCKING OUT, NOT REALIZING THAT IT WAS GOING TO BE THEIR LAST TIME EVER WALKING THROUGH THOSE...

An Idaho Favorite Is Losing Its Edge In The Fast Food World
America is addicted to fast food. Whether you live in Idaho, Washington, or Utah, Americans can't get enough of the tasty, delicious convenience of their favorite Whopper, Big Mac, or Pizza. But one of America's favorite fast-food chains is going...

Mo Dewji Foundation partners with Kerry Group, universities to train next food industry leaders
Dar es Salaam. The Mo Dewji Foundation has announced partnership with nutrition organisation Kerry Group and two universities to build local expertise and innovation in Tanzania’s food and nutrition sector. The initiative called Mo-Kerry...