Fewer young Americans are tipping at restaurants and bars these days. A Bankrate survey released this summer revealed that members of Generation Z – those born in the late 1990s and early 2000s – are the least frequent tippers. That includes Gen Z drinkers at the bar – and bartenders …
Read More »Coffee shop that honored Charlie Kirk sees huge sales surge after it's 'flooded with righteous people'
A California coffee shop owner said her business was “flooded with righteous people” after coming under fire for supporting Charlie Kirk. Following the assassination of the Turning Point USA founder, Invita Café in Rancho Santa Fe placed stickers on its coffee cups in his honor. Owner Sara De Luca told …
Read More »'It's nuts': Sky-high Las Vegas prices stun visitors as travel pro gives tips to fight back
Las Vegas – The city of Las Vegas has experienced a widely reported dip in tourism — with travelers pointing to extremely high prices in many parts of the city. Fox News Digital spoke with visitors to Sin City to hear about their experiences and get their thoughts. A woman …
Read More »KFC brings back fan-favorite honey BBQ flavor as fast-food wars heat up
KFC recently brought back an old-school sauce that’s got fans raving — and reminiscing. The brand’s Original Honey BBQ sauce rolled out at KFC locations nationwide Oct. 6. In a statement, the company said the sauce was originally introduced in the late 1990s and has been “one of the most …
Read More »Taco Bell tops new drive-thru speed rankings, and Chick-fil-A wins on satisfaction
Fast-food drive-thrus may not be getting much faster, but they’re getting smarter, and friendlier staff might still matter more than artificial intelligence, a new report found. The 25th Annual Drive-Thru Study, conducted by Intouch Insight and QSR magazine, examined 13 fast-food brands across three categories: classic, chicken and beverage. The …
Read More »Inside the booming business of luxury water — and what people pay for it
Would you pay $95 for water? Fine-dining restaurants are betting you will. At some high-end restaurants, diners are ordering water like it’s wine, complete with tasting notes, pairing suggestions and “no ice” rules. Hot spots from Los Angeles to Spain now offer elaborate “water menus” and sommeliers to advise on …
Read More »'Nobody's spending $17 on an egg sandwich': Restaurant owners say inflation forcing tough menu choices
Diners already concerned about the cost of eating out may be disappointed to learn that many restaurants are considering raising prices to keep up with inflated food and drink costs. Restaurant management software company Toast recently released its 2025 Voice of the Restaurant Industry Survey, revealing that improving profitability was …
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