Restaurants Are Forcing 20% Tips Now (They Said You Don’t Have A Choice)
Campbell's CEO Serves Up Warning For Restaurants As "Resilient" At-Home Cooking Trend Gains Steam https://t.co/fkxXrdtchf — zerohedge (@zerohedge) June 8, 2026
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Restaurants Can’t Drop Prices Anymore…But They’re Dying Anyway [VIDEO]
Eating out in America isn’t as enjoyable as it used to be, and people are starting to talk about it more openly than ever. Prices are way too high, and the whole experience feels different now. The food isn’t as good. The portions are smaller. The hidden fees keep piling up. And a growing number …
Pizza restaurants near The Pentagon seeing a 250% increase in order activity. Kim Dotcom says Trump will start world war with Iran and China
Trump will end the world as we know it.He’s attacking Iran.China will get involved.It’s what I’ve been warning about.Good luck. — Kim Dotcom (@KimDotcom) February 8, 2026 BREAKING: Pizza restaurants near The Pentagon seeing a 250% increase in order activity. — Douglas Macgregor (@DougAMacgregor) February 8, 2026 BREAKING: Squadron of C-17's headed to the Middle …
Florida state officials move to ban paper straws at restaurants, citing ‘concerning health risks’
Florida state officials move to ban paper straws at restaurants, citing ‘concerning health risks’ https://t.co/l2L9WZee4E pic.twitter.com/X1jN7jejLv — New York Post (@nypost) January 1, 2026 A bill introduced in Florida takes aim at paper drinking straws and stirrers at food businesses and restaurants. Senate Bill 958 was introduced Dec. 18 — with an identical House bill, …
OZEMPIC Meals? Restaurants shrink portions to match bite-sized hunger
A self-described foodie, social butterfly and New Yorker for 20 years, Lina Axmacher has long loved exploring the city’s famed restaurant culture. Then she started Ozempic. She lost her appetite — “my desire for cocktails and desserts and anything sweet” — and also more than 20 pounds (9.1 kilograms) in less than two months. But …
Restaurants sit empty because workers cannot live in the cities and customers are too broke to show up
Restaurants are empty. Servers cannot afford the cities they work in. Third places are dying in slow motion. Profits are still fine at the top. They just raise prices until only ten people can afford a burger. You cannot build an economy on vibes and surge pricing. You need… — middleclassparty (@middle_class_us) December 2, 2025 …
A bill has been filed BANNING SNAP dollars from being spent at fast food restaurants
There's a reason. pic.twitter.com/hqoxJgk18G — HolyRoller (@N8trPt8r) November 20, 2025
NYC restaurants using $3.25-an-hour Zoom cashiers from the Philippines while asking locals for 18% tips.
Multiple restaurants in New York City have found a way around paying the minimum wage They are hiring virtual cashiers from the Philippines via zoom calls and only have to pay them $3.25 per hour The locations doing this still ask for 18% tips on orders Sansan Chicken, Sansan Ramen, and Yaso Kitchen locations in …
Vegas resident shows that restaurants have started adding in small print at the bottom of their menus a “concession fee of 4.85%”
This is absolutely ridiculous Vegas resident shows that restaurants have started adding in small print at the bottom of their menus a “concession fee of 4.85%” to be added onto your total bill. This fee is for offsetting operational costs like rent, labor, or prime location expenses This fee is OPTIONAL, but it is automatically …
Fed cutting rates usually means trouble ahead, not a party for the economy. Retail sales for restaurants and bars show sharp slowdown. BLS set to slash US jobs by up to 950,000
Rate cuts: like putting a band-aid on a sinking ship. For those begging for rate cuts, look back at 2001 and 2008. The Fed started cutting right before unemployment spiked. The pivot wasn’t a win, it was the signal that the real damage was about to hit. If the economy was healthy and booming, there …
DC restaurants lose 25 percent of reservations.
BREAKING: Trump says D.C. restaurants are “bursting.” Reality check. After his Aug 11 police takeover, OpenTable shows seated diners in Washington fell 16% that day, then cratered 31% by Aug 13, and were still down around 20% through Aug 16. Restaurant Week kicked off Aug 18… pic.twitter.com/KtuMV2aYER — Brian Allen (@allenanalysis) August 19, 2025 WASHINGTON …
LA curfew spells disaster for restaurants
In the wake of the military occupation and nightly curfews in downtown Los Angeles, not only have hotels seen cancellations and steep declines in reservations, but restaurants are reporting losses of up to $100,000. It’s a dire situation for an industry that’s been battered for the past five years, first with the pandemic and most …
The Fed is flooding liquidity into markets while restaurants bleed margin. M2 money supply just hit an all-time high. Risk assets rally. Real businesses scramble.
The Fed is back in the bond market. No cameras. No policy announcement. Just $43.6 billion in U.S. Treasuries scooped up in a single week. In May 2025, the Fed quietly bought $43.6 billion through its System Open Market Account (SOMA) — including $8.8 billion in 30-year bonds on May 8 https://dailyhodl.com/2025/05/24/fed-quietly-buys-43600000000-in-us-treasuries-in-alleged-stealth-qe-operation-after-china-abruptly-dumps-billions-in-bonds/ The official term …
Are there any restaurants that don’t employ Illegals.
In my city the only restaurants that don't employ illegals are Japanese or Chinese owned and operated.If they went after fast food outlets a high percentage of local franchisees wouldn't be able to open their stores. — Mr. Positivity (@FireBlogger) July 21, 2025
ICE agents went into DC restaurants asking to see staff I-9 forms
https://twitter.com/_/status/1919804695515742250 https://twitter.com/_/status/1920065729786736942 They were checking I-9 forms, not raiding them. WASHINGTON – Some D.C. residents are on edge following reports of Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids at restaurants in popular neighborhoods. What we know: ICE agents went into Chef Geoff’s Restaurant Tuesday morning and asked to see the staff’s I-9 forms, sending workers into a …
Foreign tourism to US falls off a cliff America’s hitting $100B tourism industry. Hotels, airlines, restaurants already feeling the pain
Layoffs are expected to start within the next month. Also, massive loss of state and local tax revenues derived from tourist spending. Foreign tourism has fallen off a cliff. This is a $100B domestic industry largely concentrated in NYC, southern Florida, southern California, and Las Vegas. Hotels, airlines, restaurants, and tour guides are already feeling …
Rumors on X Chinese are leaving Europe, Chinese businesses, restaurants erc closing…
Chinese traders suddenly leave by abandoning the merchandise of their trade in Spain. What’s going on there they know something what don’t we know? pic.twitter.com/I5LJ38Lt5H — Lepa⚜️ (@lepanigeria) April 3, 2025 There is something very odd is going on in Spain. All the Chinese markets and restaurants are closing. And they are all leaving Europe. …
Fast food giant Steak ‘n Shake officially switches from vegetable oil to beef tallow for cooking fries in all of their restaurants nationwide.
Steak ‘n Shake is handing Robert F. Kennedy Jr. one of his first big wins as US Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). The fast food chain is officially switching from vegetable oil to beef tallow for cooking fries in all of their restaurants nationwide. The brand, known for their steakburgers and hand-scooped milkshakes, …
Chain restaurants start price wars.
Well-known casual chain restaurants like Chili’s and Applebee’s are slashing prices to win your dining dollars as fast-food prices climb. NBC News’ Dana Griffin talked to the CEO of Chili’s who explains the cost-cutting strategy.
Inflation closes iconic restaurants as NYC sinks into welfare chaos, bankrupting itself.
Waves of restaurants across United States are closing down. Restaurants that used to be American icons and relatively affordable dining establishment. But inflation has changed all of that and these restaurants are no longer. The value they once were and customers simply are choosing higher value options or eating at home. At the same time, …
It Begins… NYC Thieves Start Raiding Restaurants
A journalistic report on how New York City’s restaurants are in danger. Robbers have been setting themselves on unsuspecting dinners, stealing wallets and watches worth tens of thousands of dollars.
10 Big Restaurants Are Shutting Down Multiple Stores Immediately
In recent years, the restaurant industry has faced challenges that have caused significant turmoil. 2020 hit the restaurant industry like a wrecking ball, closing doors and dimming neon signs worldwide. However, amidst this upheaval, the industry has shown remarkable resilience. When the world came to a halt, so did the heartbeat of countless eateries, leaving …
Majority of casual dining restaurants are down 30-50% YTD
Majority of casual dining restaurants are down 30-50% YTD pic.twitter.com/pDIYPhgT0i — Win Smart, CFA (@WinfieldSmart) July 8, 2024 In 2023, the casual-dining segment faced significant challenges. While overall sales for casual-dining chains increased by 4.7% year over year, traffic declined by 1.6%. This deceleration was due to factors such as stubborn inflation, price-sensitive consumers, and …
Video listing restaurants closing locations in 2024 so far
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?extid=CL-UNK-UNK-UNK-IOS_GK0T-GK1C&v=1152539059329410 A listing of all the restaurants closing locations in 2024 and some are ending all locations.Buffalo Buffalo Wild Wings all ca locations . Way to go Gavin. More in list. Here is a you tube of the same video I found the link in another post Here is why… pic.twitter.com/yNunQ4GHyE — Vincent Kennedy (@VincentCrypt46) …
List of US restaurants closing this year. (2024)
List of US restaurants closing this year. (2024) byu/Urmomsjuicyvagina ininterestingasfuck
Red Lobster abruptly shuts 48 restaurants as it considers bankruptcy
Struggling restaurant chain Red Lobster is reportedly abruptly closing at least 48 of its outlets across the US amid warnings they may file for bankruptcy. The chain has ‘temporarily closed’ locations in Buffalo, Orlando, Jacksonville and other cities, and is auctioning off kitchen equipment and furniture, according to CNN. The brand is reportedly eyeing up …
Credit card surcharges sweep restaurants nationwide
Have you noticed that pesky extra charge on your restaurant bill lately? It seems like every time you swipe your card to pay, you’re hit with a credit card surcharge. From neighborhood joints to high-end eateries, these fees are popping up everywhere. The truth is, credit card surcharges are on the rise in the restaurant …
ABC News: “Some California restaurants face stark realities – ‘We quickly shifted from being profitable to losing money’”
California’s recent minimum wage hike, especially for restaurant workers, has sparked significant challenges for the industry. Restaurant owners, including those at popular chains like Chipotle and McDonald’s, are grappling with operational and financial adjustments to stay competitive while meeting increased labor costs. Who could have predicted that? It’s not like economists have been warning about …
California fast food workers shocked as restaurants close, layoffs escalate due to closures and wage mandates.
by Rufus Juice And what did we think was going to happen? Restaurants operate on razor thin margins. Its why the forced closures of Covid closed so many – forever. Mandating people close doors – Closes doors forever. Mandating unsustainable wages – Closes doors forever. Other chains have already raised prices this week – foot …
