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Chuck E. Cheese makes a comeback, with trampolines and a subscription program
Four years after exiting bankruptcy, Chuck E. Cheese is making a comeback, thanks to a dramatic makeover to introduce its games and pizza to a new generation.
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‘A very smooth transaction': Kelly's Roast Beef sold to private equity firm
Kelly’s Roast Beef, a staple on the North Shore for 73 years, has been sold to a private equity firm owned by a Massachusetts native. “I think anybody who has grown up in Revere or the neighboring communities knows about Kelly’s,” Revere resident Aaron Seigal said. “I’ve been coming here over 50 years,” Revere resident Roger Ciampoli added. The shop...
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Chick-fil-A made a ‘slight' change to their waffle fry recipe — and fans are distraught
Chick-fil-A fans are upset after the fast food chain made a “slight adjustment” to its popular waffle potato fry recipe.
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51 restaurants open on New Year's Day because you probably won't feel like cooking
Drag yourself out of bed and treat yourself to a meal at one of these eateries that will be open on the first day of 2025.
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From Chili's to burger chains, here are the restaurant industry winners and losers in 2024
Chili’s, Taco Bell and the casual-dining segment were some of the big winners in the restaurant industry this year.
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Iconic Mexican restaurant Chi-Chi's making a comeback after 20 years
Chi-Chi’s, an iconic Mexican restaurant chain from the 1990s that had several locations across the U.S. including in the Chicago suburbs, is officially making a comeback after more than two decades, a press release announced Wednesday.
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Chipotle says it's raising prices 2% in response to inflation
Traffic at the burrito eatery continues to be steady, according to an analyst report.
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Olive Garden ‘concerned' after customer finds mysterious letters on breadstick
A mystery is unfolding over a single Olive Garden breadstick.
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Takeout Thanksgiving: 27 restaurants offering grab-and-go meals for the holiday
Want one more thing to be grateful for on Thanksgiving? You’ll really be counting your blessings when you bite into a turkey that you didn’t have to cook yourself.
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Meet the Mass. couple bringing The Ground Round back to their hometown
A local couple is reviving a beloved restaurant chain and bringing it back in their hometown of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. Joe and Nachi Shea have purchased the rights to The Ground Round — a casual American restaurant chain that had over 200 locations across the United States at its peak. The brand waned over the years, and it’s gotten down to...
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Upscale Greek food (and sometimes belly dancing) hidden in a NH shopping mall
Let’s face it: Indoor shopping malls are slowly but surely becoming a thing of the past. Many are being replaced by outdoor mixed-use developments that often include housing and office space. But the mall era isn’t officially dead just yet. You can still find a number of them locally, including one in New Hampshire that is about as close...
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One Roxy's Grilled Cheese location is closing
A popular Allston spot known for its grilled cheese sandwiches and burgers is getting ready to shut down.
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New burrito restaurant opens in Allston
A brand new Mexican restaurant has come to Boston, and it traces its roots to a popular Mexican and Salvadoran eatery in Somerville.
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Burger King is selling 1 million Whoppers for $1 each. Here's how to get one
Burger King announced it is thanking those who participated in its Million Dollar Whopper Contest by selling one million Whoppers for $1 each.
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Eastern Standard's restaurant group opening Italian spot in Fenway
A bit more than a year after one of Boston’s best-known restaurants was reborn in a new space (and joined by a cocktail bar), the team behind it is opening a new concept across the way.
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Red Lobster bets on a millennial makeover
The storied seafood chain has exited bankruptcy and is attempting a comeback under its new 35-year-old CEO.
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TGI Fridays files for bankruptcy protection as sit-down restaurant struggles continue
Restaurant chain TGI Fridays says it has filed for bankruptcy protection as it looks for ways to “ensure the long-term viability” of the casual dining brand.
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Wendy's drops a sweet and salty Frosty flavor for fall
The newbie joins a long line of Frosty flavors that have debuted in recent years.
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Mass. Question 5: Should minimum wage for tipped workers be increased?
Massachusetts voters will soon decide whether to increase minimum wage for tipped workers. Question 5 has been met with support as well as pushback by many in the restaurant industry. The minimum wage for tipped workers in Massachusetts is $6.75 an hour, provided that tips bring them up to at least $15 an hour. If tips don’t make up the...
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Denny's says it expects to close 150 locations by the end of 2025
Denny’s says it’s closing 150 of its lowest-performing restaurants in an effort to turn around the brand’s flagging sales.