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White Castle Turns Valentine’s Day Into a Nostalgic Dinner Experience
business11 days ago

White Castle Turns Valentine’s Day Into a Nostalgic Dinner Experience

White Castle’s Valentine’s Day dinners are a longstanding, quirky tradition dating to 1991, with about 325 locations offering themed dining, decorations, and required reservations. The meals are affordable (roughly $20–$25 with dessert for bigger orders) and attract couples, families, and even weddings, making the holiday memorable at a budget-friendly fast-food chain. The promotion has grown over the years, and other chains like Waffle House have similar events. Stories like Krystal Gray’s, who will memorialize her late mother at the table, highlight the sentimental value of these dinners for loyal fans.

Jet's Pizza Tops Chowhound Pepperoni Ranking on National Pizza Day
food16 days ago

Jet's Pizza Tops Chowhound Pepperoni Ranking on National Pizza Day

Jet's Pizza, a Michigan-based chain known for Detroit-style pies, leads Chowhound's fast-food pepperoni pizza rankings for National Pizza Day, followed by Godfather's Pizza, Pizza Hut, Papa John's and Domino's; the list evaluates flavor, ingredients and value, underscoring pepperoni as America's favorite topping, with Jet's boasting hundreds of locations across 22 states.

Solo Dining Goes Mainstream as Menus Pivot for One
business18 days ago

Solo Dining Goes Mainstream as Menus Pivot for One

Solo dining is accelerating: solo orders account for 47% of fast-food visits (up from 31% in 2021), one-person reservations at full-service restaurants rose 22% in Q3 2025, and about 70% of solo diners skip discounts. Yum Brands notes menus are being redesigned for individuals, with personal-size pizzas appealing to Gen Z and millennials, signaling a shift toward personalization even as sharing remains common and solo bookings still represent a minority overall. The trend points to more customization in 2026.

West Coast Classic: In-N-Out Is the Burger Benchmark
food24 days ago

West Coast Classic: In-N-Out Is the Burger Benchmark

The article crowns In-N-Out Burger as the West Coast’s top American burger chain, praising its fresh, daily-sourced ground chuck, simple yet high-quality menu, fast service, and strong nationwide reputation, while noting a loyal fan base, affordable prices (roughly $3–$7 per burger), and occasional criticisms of the fries; nostalgia and consistent quality help sustain its standout status.

Mixue Lands in the U.S. as the World's Largest Fast-Food Chain Pushes Ultra-Cheap Treats
business1 month ago

Mixue Lands in the U.S. as the World's Largest Fast-Food Chain Pushes Ultra-Cheap Treats

Chinese ice-cream and tea chain Mixue, now the world's largest fast-food chain by store count with over 46,000 outlets, opened its first U.S. locations in New York (Herald Square) and Los Angeles, offering soft-serve, tea, and boba at ultra-low prices. The Herald Square store drew long lines and a red-carpet welcome, with many items sold out; prices under $4 and a 15% discount via rewards. Mixue's IPO in Hong Kong earlier this year kicked off rapid expansion, challenging local players like Gong Cha and McDonald's in price and scale, while competitors Luckin Coffee and Chagee also expand in the U.S.

Taco Bell Debuts Luxe Value Menu: 10 Deals Under $3
business1 month ago

Taco Bell Debuts Luxe Value Menu: 10 Deals Under $3

Taco Bell is launching the Luxe Value Menu on Jan 22 with 10 items under $3, including five new items (Mini Taco Salad, Beefy Potato Loaded Griller, Chips & Nacho Supreme Dip, Avocado Ranch Chicken Stacker, Salted Caramel Churros) and five returning favorites (Cheesy Roll Up, Spicy Potato Soft Taco, Cheesy Bean and Rice Burrito, 2 Cheese Chicken Flatbread Melt, Cheesy Double Beef Burrito). Prices start around $1.19; Rewards Members get early access Jan 16 and a $1 item on Jan 27 via the app, with additional new items rotating throughout the year.