Starbucks workers say they are treated like 'coffee-making robots'

Some people who work at Starbucks say customers are ordering increasingly complicated drinks that are sapping their will to continue working at the coffee giant.

Steak 48 draws criticism on social media for $100 minimum, strict dress code

Steak 48 has drawn criticism on social media this week over a new $100 per person food and beverage minimum at its locations in Philadelphia and Chicago.

Winner of Heinz Head Burger Artist contest will receive $25K, condiments for life

Do you have an eye for condiments? You could be named Heinz’s Head Burger Artist, which gets you $25,000, input on the next Heinz condiment, an opportunity to travel to taste-test the best burger in the U.S. and free condiments for life.

Help wanted: Philly's competing restaurants and hotels host a job fair, together

Management for 30 popular Philadelphia restaurants came together in one room to host a job fair, with the common goal of having enough staff to fully reopen.

Any amount of alcohol consumption can harm brain, according to UK study

Researchers in England are recommending health officials revise drinking guidelines after finding that any amount of alcohol consumption can affect the brain.

Disneyland to introduce $100 sandwich

The Disneyland Resort will soon be home to a new attraction - one of the most expensive sandwiches in the world.

Pringles joins chicken sandwich wars in partnership with Wendy's

Pringles announced a partnership with Wendy’s to turn its spicy chicken sandwich into a new limited-edition Pringle flavor.

IHOP revives plan to launch flip’d, a fast-casual concept for breakfast on the go

IHOP planned to insert itself into the fast-food breakfast lane last year with flip’d. But much like the rest of life in 2020, those plans were disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

McDonald’s raising US workers’ pay in 650 company-owned stores

McDonald’s follows other chains including Chipotle, which said Monday that it will raise workers’ pay to an average of $15 per hour by the end of June.

Hospitality industry faces labor shortage as COVID-19 fears linger

As states and cities reopen and ease pandemic-induced restrictions, the hospitality industry is having trouble keeping up with the customer influx due to a lack of workers.

Chipotle raises average wage to $15 per hour, provides path to six-figure salaried positions

Chiptole is raising the average wage to $15 an hour in an effort to hire more workers as the restaurant industry struggles to find its footing amid a labor shortage induced by the COVID-19 pandemic.

New Jersey eases more restrictions, including bar service and buffets

NJ EASING RESTRICTIONS: Bar service and buffets return in New Jersey Friday as restrictions continue to ease due to declining COVID cases as the state vaccinates more people.