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Franchises vs. Locally Owned Restaurants in Columbia, SC | Food & Drink


Franchises vs. Locally Owned Restaurants in Columbia, SC | Food & Drink

In Charleston, Thomas Hall recalls having a similar desire to hold on to the family beginnings of his restaurant group, Hall’s Chophouse, which currently owns 10 restaurants in the South, including Columbia, Greenville and Nashville. When his late father, Bill Hall, opened the first restaurant in 2009, Hall said, everyone pitched in. “It was […]

Mediterranean restaurant chains apply for insolvency protection


Mediterranean restaurant chains apply for insolvency protection

The Mediterranean restaurant chain Roti filed for bankruptcy under the US Chapter 11 procedure on Friday. The filing is intended to support Roti’s efforts to “search for new investors or buyers in a shorter period of time while reorganizing its finances and ensuring that Roti stores in Chicago, Minneapolis and the Washington, DC metropolitan areas […]

A crisis-hit Mediterranean restaurant chain is the latest to file for bankruptcy


A crisis-hit Mediterranean restaurant chain is the latest to file for bankruptcy

Roti / Facebook This year was The catering industry is teeming with bankruptcieswith Red Lobster, Buca di Beppo and Tijuana Flats among the major chains affected by this trend. And late last week, a struggling Midwestern Mediterranean restaurant chain became the latest to file for bankruptcy in 2024. Roti – a Chicago-based fast-casual brand that […]

5 Roast Beef Sandwiches from Restaurants, Tasted and Rated in 2024


5 Roast Beef Sandwiches from Restaurants, Tasted and Rated in 2024

From Firehouse Subs and Potbelly Sandwich Works to Jimmy’s Johns and Jersey Mike’s, I’ve tried many sandwiches from many popular chains. However, I must admit that I’ve never been a big fan of roast beef. When I was little, I always ordered turkey when we picked up sandwiches at our local sandwich shop in New […]

The 7 cheapest fast food chains in 2024


The 7 cheapest fast food chains in 2024

We’ve all felt the financial impact of inflation in recent years, but the fast-food industry in particular has seen an unprecedented rise in prices. From the Big Mac at McDonald’s to the 12-inch sandwiches at Subway, many popular dishes are more expensive than ever. FinanzBuzz reported that fast-food meal prices have increased by an average […]

California bill would force DoorDash and UberEats to disclose ‘hidden’ restaurant fees


California bill would force DoorDash and UberEats to disclose ‘hidden’ restaurant fees

Online delivery services like DoorDash and UberEats charge restaurants fees that are hidden from customers and can drive up the cost of those deliveries. A California lawmaker has introduced a bill to make it easier for consumers to see exactly what delivery services are charging. However, the initiator of the bill has ties to scandal-plagued […]

8 Restaurant Chains Launching Exciting New Menu Items in August


8 Restaurant Chains Launching Exciting New Menu Items in August

If Popeyes, Cracker Barrel, and McDonald’s are some of the chains you love to eat at, there’s plenty of excitement in store for you in August. All of these establishments – and many other popular restaurant chains – are updating their menus this month with a host of exciting new foods, drinks, and other treats. […]

10 restaurant chains that serve the best calzones


10 restaurant chains that serve the best calzones

Italian-inspired restaurants can make a name for themselves with a variety of dishes. Of course, there are outstanding pizza chains across the country that make classic pizzas. A chain may also offer excellent pasta dishes like Bolognese or Fettuccine Alfredo. There’s another dish that keeps hungry customers coming back for more: the classic calzone. Think […]

Results of restaurant inspections in Statesville, NC, July 26 – August 8


Results of restaurant inspections in Statesville, NC, July 26 – August 8

American Deli, 1036 Crossroads Drive, Statesville, 98/A Arby’s #7503, 829 Turnersburg Highway, Statesville, 98.4/A Arby’s ARG #1889, 3209 Taylorsville Highway, Statesville, 93.5/A Azadero Mexican Restaurant, 837 N. Center St., Statesville, 97/A Bojangle’s #883, 1046 Charlotte Highway, Troutman, 96/A Bojangle’s #2035, 107 Beechnut Lane, Statesville, 97/A Caribou Coffee, 553 E. Plaza Drive, Mooresville, 99.5/A Carniceria Lot […]