December 30 Country music stars turn fame into flavor with booming restaurant ventures: See the list The biggest stars in country music bring their talents from the stage to the kitchen, including Blake Shelton's concert-style eatery and Miranda Lambert's Tex-Mex restaurant.
December 28 Wendy's founder worried about naming chain after his daughter: 'I'm really sorry I did that to you' The founder of Wendy's once apologized to his daughter for naming the fast-food chain after her, revealing the unexpected pressure of being a brand mascot.
December 27 DoorDash launches Zesty, an AI app for finding local food DoorDash launches Zesty, an AI-powered social app that recommends restaurants through conversational search, now testing in San Francisco and New York.
December 24 McDonald's locks doors to keep out individuals who present 'a risk' in crime-ridden Minneapolis area A viral McDonald's notice reveals new safety measures in Uptown Minneapolis amid rising crime. The restaurant is locking its doors even during business hours.
December 23 Hooters CEO reveals most customers were served the wrong wing sauce for 20 years Hooters emerges from bankruptcy under new leadership that's promising to restore original recipes and authentic sauces missing from many locations for 20 years.
December 22 Hooters CEO says many locations served 'substitute sauce' for wings, not the real recipe Hooters Inc. CEO Neil Kiefer reveals how many acquired locations operated without the signature wing sauce formula for decades, detailing steps leadership is taking to reestablish consistency, involvement and credibility with guests across markets.
December 22 Restaurant bill would ban plastic utensils and condiment packets from on-site dining in most circumstances Proposed New Jersey legislation would require a 180-day education campaign before banning single-use restaurant utensils for dine-in customers in most circumstances.
December 21 What food safety experts say they won't order when dining out at restaurants Experts warn that foods like salads and sprouts carry serious foodborne illness risks — and several attorneys who have litigated major outbreaks say they avoid them.
December 20 Taco Bell fans declare 'Christmas miracle' as beloved menu item returns nationwide Taco Bell fans call it "a Christmas miracle" as the beloved Quesarito returns nationwide Dec. 18 for a limited time, while the fast-food chain makes a plea to one NBA star.
December 18 Legendary deli made famous by Rob Reiner's most iconic movie scene: What to know about Katz's The death of Rob Reiner, acclaimed director of "When Harry Met Sally," prompted heartfelt tributes from Katz's Delicatessen, the iconic spot his film helped turn into a global landmark.
