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  1. the chain gang
    The Company Behind Krispy Kreme and Panera Is Buying Pret a MangerLuxembourg-based JAB Holdings is purchasing the British chain for a reported $2 billion.
    By Nikita Richardson
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    Chipotle Will Move Its Headquarters to California — Right by Taco BellCan Chipotle’s version of cheesy chalupas be far behind?
    By Clint Rainey
  3. racial discrimination
    Here’s How Starbucks’s ‘Racial Bias Training’ Is Going to WorkThe coffee chain has offered a preview that involves workbooks, group activities, and Common.
    By Clint Rainey
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    Arby’s Made an Objectively Better Portrait of Brandi Chastain Out of SauceAll it needed was a piece of sandwich paper and a few hours.
    By Clint Rainey
  5. lawsuits
    He Tried to Buy Breakfast at Burger King — He Ended Up Spending 3 Months in JailThe store claimed his $10 bill was fake. It wasn’t, and now he’s suing for $1 million.
    By Clint Rainey
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    Workers in 9 Cities File Sexual-Harassment Complaints Against McDonald’sReported incidents were allegedly ignored, mocked, or worse.
    By Clint Rainey
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    Starbucks Welcomes People to Sit in Cafés Without Buying AnythingStores are now open to everyone “regardless of whether they make a purchase.”
    By Clint Rainey
  8. waffle house shooting
    The Waffle House Hero Raised Nearly $250,000 for Shooting VictimsJames Shaw Jr. will split the money evenly among victims and their families.
    By Clint Rainey
  9. the chain gang
    Papa John’s Is Selling Its Garlic Sauce in One-Gallon JugsGet ready for “128 fluid ounces of golden, garlicky bliss.”
    By Clint Rainey
  10. racial discrimination
    Waffle House Faces Boycott After Another Black Customer Is Violently ArrestedThis time, it was a North Carolinian in a prom tux.
    By Clint Rainey
  11. racial discrimination
    Starbucks Bathrooms Are Now Open to Anybody Who Walks In“We don’t want to become a public bathroom, but we’re going to make the right decision.”
    By Clint Rainey
  12. Shake Shack Has Abandoned Plans for Completely Cashless StoresThe robot uprising has been thwarted, for now.
    By Clint Rainey
  13. terrible receipts
    IHOP Prints N-Word on Teen’s Receipt, Apologizes With $10 Gift CardThe server has naturally been fired.
    By Clint Rainey
  14. racial discrimination
    Men Arrested at Starbucks Settle With Philly for $1, Plus $200K Education FundPhiladelphia had to promise to set up a $200,000 public-school program benefiting young entrepreneurs.
    By Clint Rainey
  15. the chain gang
    Fast Food Just Keeps Getting CheaperMcDonald’s, Taco Bell, Wendy’s, and Dunkin’ Donuts have all rolled out new dollar menus in the last four months.
    By Clint Rainey
  16. the chain gang
    Has the Era of Whimsical Starbucks Frappuccinos Already Come to an End?It’s planning to cut the number of limited-time stunt drinks by 30 percent this year.
    By Clint Rainey
  17. waffle house shooting
    The Waffle House Hero Has Raised More Than $172,000 for the Shooting’s VictimsThe separate GoFundMe benefiting him, meanwhile, has now topped $180,000.
    By Clint Rainey
  18. the chain gang
    Subway Will Put 500 More Stores Out of Their MiserySidewalks everywhere are smelling better already.
    By Clint Rainey
  19. waffle house shooting
    Waffle House Store Reopens After Shooting, Pledging Sales to Victims’ FamiliesThe chain says employees asked to return to work.
    By Clint Rainey
  20. the chain gang
    Get Ready, NYC: McDonald’s ‘Fresh’ Beef Is HereThe reviews are so-so!
    By Clint Rainey
  21. horrible things
    Waffle House Shooting Suspect Found By PoliceTravis Reinking was apprehended by Nashville police on Monday afternoon.
    By Clint Rainey
  22. the chain gang
    Internet Wants to Believe McDonald’s Is Converting Play Areas Into Pot LoungesA tremendous sounding — and sadly fake — story has gone viral.
    By Clint Rainey
  23. taste test
    Is Shake Shack’s New Veggie Burger Any Good?A Grub Street investigation.
    By Nikita Richardson
  24. the chain gang
    Men Arrested at Philadelphia Starbucks Say They Feared for Their Lives“Anytime I’m encountered by cops, I can honestly say it’s a thought that runs through my mind.”
    By Clint Rainey
  25. the chain gang
    Here’s the Starbucks 911 Call That Got Those Two Black Customers ArrestedThe dispatcher tells officers there’s “a group of males inside causing a disturbance.”
    By Clint Rainey
  26. the chain gang
    Starbucks Will Close All of Its Stores for Racial-Bias TrainingOn May 29, all 8,000 U.S. locations will be coached to “prevent discrimination.”
    By Clint Rainey
  27. the chain gang
    New Video Shows Another Starbucks Denying Bathroom Access to a Black ManThe video has now been viewed 1.5 million times.
    By Clint Rainey
  28. the chain gang
    America’s Once-Majestic Novelty-Burger Industry Is on Life SupportWhen you’re putting tarantulas on burgers, it’s time to look elsewhere for inspiration.
    By Clint Rainey
  29. the chain gang
    Here’s What People Are Saying About White Castle’s Impossible SlidersThe bleeding veggie burgers look a little weird, but are “surprisingly satisfying.”
    By Clint Rainey
  30. the chain gang
    How Starbucks Is Trying to Fix Its Philly Arrest DisasterIt’s promising to retrain employees, meet with community leaders, and hold a companywide meeting.
    By Clint Rainey
  31. the chain gang
    Shake Shack Is About to Roll Out Its First Real Veggie BurgerThe burger will appear at select Shacks on April 19.
    By Nikita Richardson
  32. the chain gang
    White Castle Rolls Out Impossible Burger Vegan SlidersThe fast-food chain will serve Impossible Foods’ high-tech plant burger.
    By Clint Rainey
  33. the chain gang
    Dunkin’ Donuts Debuts ‘Donut Fries’ for Those Times You’ve Completely Given UpThey are exactly what they sound like.
    By Clint Rainey
  34. data breaches
    Panera’s Website Reportedly Exposed Customer Data for 8 MonthsExperts guess in excess of 37 million records, but Panera says “fewer than 10,000.”
    By Clint Rainey
  35. the chain gang
    In the Future, Every Restaurant Will Be Chick-fil-AIt’s poised to be the third-largest fast-food chain in America.
    By Nikita Richardson
  36. the chain gang
    Workers Say McDonald’s Is Breaking Its Minimum-Wage PledgeCritics say that the chain’s vow to pay $1 above minimum wage was nothing more than a publicity stunt.
    By Clint Rainey
  37. the chain gang
    Taco Bell Unveils a Surprisingly Great Tuition-Assistance Program for WorkersThe chain offers $5,250 in annual aid to its 210,000 employees.
    By Clint Rainey
  38. the chain gang
    New Dunkin’ Donuts Running Shoes Will Help You Unleash Your Inner BostonWicked.
    By Chris Crowley
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    Why Is Domino’s Threatening a YouTuber?He restored one of its futuristic delivery cars, and now the franchisee wants it back.
    By Clint Rainey
  40. the chain gang
    Get Ready for McWagyuMcDonald’s unleashes a (slightly) fancy new burger in Australia.
    By Clint Rainey
  41. the chain gang
    The Chains Are So Thirsty Right NowStarbucks, Taco Bell, and Sonic are set to make it the summer of gimmicky drinks.
    By Clint Rainey
  42. robots
    A Burger Chain Added a Burger-Flipping Robot — It Lasted for a DayFlippy already needs a bit of retooling.
    By Clint Rainey
  43. the chain gang
    Even Peyton Manning Is Bailing on Papa John’sThe chain’s celebrity spokesperson just sold all 31 of his franchises.
    By Clint Rainey
  44. the chain gang
    McDonald’s Will Finally Make the Big Switch to Fresh BeefThe chain is racing to keep up with changing tastes.
    By Clint Rainey
  45. tie-ins
    Pizza Hut Unveiled New ‘Pie Top’ Sneakers That Order Pizza and Pause TVThe chain’s Pie Tops II are a noticeable upgrade over the originals.
    By Clint Rainey
  46. the chain gang
    It’s Time to Remember That Fast-Food Companies Are the WorstFast-food chains are winning the food culture wars, but we shouldn’t lose sight of how destructive they can truly be.
    By Chris Crowley
  47. shortages
    Now KFC Is Running Out of GravyThe “operational issues” continue.
    By Clint Rainey
  48. the chain gang
    Starbucks Has Opened Its First Eataly-Style MegastoreYou can get cold brew, a pizza, and a Negroni, all at the same Starbucks.
    By Clint Rainey
  49. the chain gang
    Why National Pancake Day Is the Only Food Holiday Worth Caring AboutGet some pancakes and help support a good cause.
    By Clint Rainey
  50. food waste
    Starbucks Is Testing a Small Fee for Takeout Coffee CupsGet ready to pay a bit more for coffee to go in London — could the charge soon arrive in the U.S.?
    By Clint Rainey
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