July 1, 2026 Automatic tip or service charge? New state law requires restaurants to tell diners before they order A new Florida law that takes effect July 1 requires restaurants to disclose mandatory fees, service charges and credit card surcharges before diners even order.
June 27, 2026 KFC plans to test a new prototype called Open House KFC unveiled a brand overhaul with modernized restaurant designs, expanded boneless menu items, 20-plus new sauces and a prototype eatery called Open House.
June 24, 2026 Woman upset over Taco Bell wait time allegedly flashed gun, challenged workers to fight outside A Maryland woman allegedly revealed a handgun and threatened Taco Bell employees during a dispute over wait time, leading to her arrest on assault charges.
June 24, 2026 Three Wendy's employees allegedly took food from trash, spat on it before serving unhappy customer Three Wendy's employees in South Carolina were arrested for allegedly pulling food from trash and spitting on it before serving it to a customer.
June 24, 2026 Arby’s manager charged with felony poisoning after customer claims tainted food caused herpes infection An Oklahoma Arby's manager faces a felony poisoning charge after police say surveillance video allegedly showed her spitting into a customer's food.
June 24, 2026 Woman mourns the loss of beloved White Castle in Queens; will pull at your heartstrings A beloved White Castle location in Queens has closed after 90 years, leaving locals emotional and nostalgic about losing their favorite slider spot.
June 24, 2026 Minor crash, stolen Buffalo Wild Wings food lead deputies to alleged murder plot against teen's parents A struck road sign and stolen Buffalo Wild Wings food in Virginia allegedly led deputies to uncover a detailed murder plot against a teen suspect's parents.
June 23, 2026 As Tex-Mex chains close nationwide, Korean barbecue booms across America The Korean barbecue market is projected to reach $13.2 billion by 2034, as K-pop culture and social media drive Gen Z and millennial dining trends nationwide.
June 21, 2026 Chef who fled communist country opens world's first Michelin-starred Cuban restaurant Cuban chef Osmel Gonzalez left communist Cuba and is now making culinary history in Florida at Emelina, the first Cuban restaurant to earn a Michelin star.
June 20, 2026 Florida restaurant becomes first Cuban eatery in the world to earn Michelin star Chef and owner Osmel Gonzalez shares how Emelina in West Palm Beach, Florida, became the first Cuban restaurant in the world to receive a Michelin star and what the achievement means for the cuisine's future.