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CHILI'S is launching an updated edition of the beloved BurgerTime arcade game with a chance to win a huge prize. This release invites enthusiasts to confront fast food adversaries and compete for a chance to win free burgers for a year. Chili's posted news of this major deal on X/Twitter,...

Chili’s offers ‘$5 value meal’ alternative and customers are saying it’s ‘better than fast food’ but you need to ‘play’

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On the hunt for a good steak? This chain may just be the answer. We ranked the steaks on chain restaurants' menus, and this one came out on top.

The Chain Restaurant With The Best Steak On Its Menu

There's something about a delicious deli sandwich that stays with you. Consider visiting these chains to get the highest quality meat.

Sandwich Chains That Serve The Highest Quality Deli Meats

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Arby's Is Selling $1 Roast Beef Sandwiches for a Limited Time

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A restaurant owner now says prices are too high for people, citing a reason for the various closures happening nationwide. The former CEO of Hardee’s (Carl’s Jr.) has revealed the possible reason behind the closures. Famous for their made-from-scratch biscuits and thick burgers, Hardee’s boasts over 1,800 locations...

Restaurant Owner Now Says Prices Are Too High For People

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Tara Bjork was fired from her job at the Restoration Hardware RH Rooftop Restaurant in Charleston, North Carolina after she recorded and posted a video of a man on a date with a blow up doll.

Waitress is fired from upscale restaurant for posting video of customer who brought blow-up doll to dine with him

Heinz has been super busy lately and not just with its ketchup. This company has been dropping many new condiments for us to try, and we’re not complaining one bit. In March, we welcomed three new gravy flavors—Roasted Garlic & Rosemary, Caramelized Onion & Thyme, and Herbs De Provence—that make our poutine dreams come true.

Heinz Has a Brand-New Condiment Only at Walmart

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Not too long ago, an announcement by the Cracker Barrel CEO confirmed that the company was in bad shape. The popular Southern restaurant that has been around for a long time without updating, and was in dire need of a facelift. Flash forward about a month later, and the process has started to kick into high gear with the addition of 20 new menu items.

Cracker Barrel testing 20 new menu items, but in one state only

Time Out Chicago

Foxtrot mourners, rejoice! The upscale convenience chain will be reopening this summer. Owner Mike LaVitola has announced that several locations in Chicago, Dallas and Austin will be making a comeback. The stores will maintain the same layout and merchandising, with a focus on small and local makers. Crain’s Chicago Business...

Foxtrot will reopen this summer

A popular restaurant chain is the latest to abruptly shutter locations. Like others, it is blaming rising costs for rent and food.

Hooters has abruptly shuttered 40 locations - as restaurant crisis deepens

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Another surprising restaurant location is now closing in California with fans finding out on social media of the unfortunate news. Arby’s is closing a location in California, according to an announcement on Facebook. The property owners have said they are looking for a new, “exciting” offering to replace the...

Another Surprising Restaurant Location is Now Closing in California

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Costco Just Issued a Recall on a Popular Item—Here's What You Need to Know

There’s a big opening in Chicago’s dining scene seemingly every week, so it’s little surprise that two restaurants have been named among the best newcomers in the U.S. Robb Report recently released its 2024 list of the 10 Best New Restaurants in America and two of our local favorites were honored with inclusion. Maxwells Trading, the West Loop hotspot led by chef Erling Wu-Bower, landed at No. 3.

Two Chicago spots ranked among the best new restaurants in America

The decades-long battle between Coke and Pepsi is now clearly over. But, could this new challenger rival all the cola brands with a medical degree?. With a mix of new flavors on sale, aggressive viral marketing and the fact that it's always included in soda fountains owned by either Coca-Cola or PepsiCo (it has manufacturing deals with both), Dr. Pepper has climbed the ranks to become the second most purchased soda in America.

The US Soda Market Has A New Number Two Soft Drink, And It Has 23 Flavors

One of Chicago’s best restaurants is set to return this weekend. The Chicago Tribune reports that Calumet Fisheries, the beloved eatery in South Deering, will reopen on Saturday after a fire knocked it out of commission six months ago. The iconic Chicago institution is known for its selection of seafood—from fish to shrimp—that are smoked on-site. It’s one of only two wood-burning smokehouses remaining in the city.

Chicago's iconic Calumet Fisheries reopens on Saturday

Panera has reworked its breakfast menu with new core and limited-time items, the chain said in a press release Wednesday. The menu addition includes three breakfast sandwiches, one of which is available for a limited time, and two CinnaScrambles, which are breakfast sandwiches that use cinnamon rolls. The breakfast changes...

Panera cooks up new breakfast menu

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Business Insider

Cracker Barrel's CEO says it's lost relevancy with customers. I visited one and found mediocre food and and a restaurant in need of rethinking.

I went to Cracker Barrel and saw why the restaurant chain is 'not as relevant' as it once was

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Here's how you can get a free Italian beef sandwich this week

In just a few short hours, the highly-anticipated third season of The Bear will be released. And what better way to enjoy the new episodes than...

Here's how you can get a free Italian beef sandwich this week

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