Sonic launches ‘Daily Cravings & Savings’ deals, new $1.99 menu
As fast food chains continue to push discounts to attract cash-strapped customers, Sonic has launched a “Daily Cravings & Savings” lineup with deals as low as $1.49. Sonic offers deals on menu items on select days of the week for a month at a time. After that, the company plans to release new daily specials […]
Former Disney employee pleads guilty to hacking menu
A former Disney World Resort employee has pleaded guilty to hacking into one of the company's computer systems and removing life-saving allergy information from restaurant menus. Michael Schuer was fired on June 13, 2024 due to allegations of misconduct. He worked as a menu production manager and his termination was deemed “contentious and not considered […]
CA Restaurant Shuts Down After Infuriating ‘Vegan Police’ with Meat Menu
A vegan restaurant chain in California will close permanently on Sunday after it was targeted by angry activists who accused it of serving meat to customers. Sage Regenerative Kitchen & Brewery has locations in Pasadena and Echo Park, but financial issues such as rent and taxes are also contributing to its closure. new york post […]
Burger King announces free menu item in apparent wrap battle with McDonald’s
Burger King has a royal offer for its loyal customers and perhaps McDonald's lovers. On the same day that McDonald's announced the return of Snack Wraps, Burger King announced that customers can get a free Royal Crispy Wrap all weekend when they spend $1 or more on the company's app. The announcement appears to be […]
Yes, Chipotle is raising menu prices again: Here's why
(NEXSTAR) — I'm not imagining it. That burrito bowl got a little pricey. Chipotle Mexican Grill recently confirmed that it has increased menu prices across the United States. “To offset inflation, we implemented modest price increases of approximately 2% nationwide for the first time in more than a year,” Chipotle Chief Executive Officer Lori Shallow […]
Texas college student, Alison Pickering, died from allergic reaction not knowing restaurant changed menu
A Texas college student with a severe peanut allergy died after eating at her favorite restaurant, but she didn't know the restaurant had changed the recipe, causing a fatal allergic reaction and killing her parents. called for changes in the food industry. Alison Pickering, 23, went on her first date just days before graduating from […]
McDonald’s to extend $5 Meal Deal, launch ‘McValue’ menu
McDonald's plans to enhance its highly successful meal deal with the addition of a “McValue” initiative to attract cost-conscious customers and restore its reputation after a deadly E. coli outbreak. The world's largest fast food chain is extending its $5 meal deal, which rolled out over the summer and was scheduled to last just four […]
Red Lobster brings back fan-favorite item that caused ‘social media riot’ in menu rebrand
Red Lobster is debuting new dishes and bringing back two popular menu items this week after the seafood restaurant chain overhauled its menu. “We're excited to give our guests even more reasons to celebrate this season with the launch of our new menu,” Chief Marketing Officer Nicole Robillard said in a statement. “From mouth-watering new […]
Starbucks CEO says company will fix ‘overly complex menu’ to reverse sales slump
Stacey Widlitz, founder of SW Retail Advisors, analyzes why Starbucks' stock price is soaring after announcing a new CEO on “Craman Countdown.'' Starbucks CEO Brian Nicol said the company plans to simplify its menu and revise its pricing strategy to win back customers and reverse declining sales. Nicol, who left Chipotle in August to lead […]
Denny’s Closing 150 Restaurants over Next Year, Reducing Menu
The American restaurant chain known as Denny's plans to close 150 of its restaurants over the next year while reducing its menu options and considering changes to its famous 24/7 operating schedule. Denny's announced the closures during its earnings conference on Tuesday, saying it would close 50 of its 1,375 stores in the U.S., or […]