From menu innovation and nostalgic restaurant comebacks to surprising design flaws and delivery licensing issues, this week’s Best Bites from the RestaurantNews.com Feed dive into the quirky, the cautionary, and the comeback-ready. Curious about Florida’s most fun eateries? Sonic Drive-In secrets? AI-powered Yelp tools? Or why grocery shelves are the new fast food frontier? These are the restaurant news bites that caught our eye this past week:
Best Florida Restaurants? 17 Fun and Wonderfully Wacky Spots Worth the Road Trip
From UFO-themed diners to gator-filled grills, discover Florida’s quirkiest eats worth the drive.
Old-School Chain Restaurants From The 1970s That Sadly Disappeared
Take a nostalgic bite into the vanished chains that defined 1970s Americana.
10 Retro Restaurant Chains That Went Bankrupt In The ’80s
These once-booming restaurant brands didn’t survive the flashy ‘80s – find out why.
Iconic Restaurant Chain Down to 2 Locations After 3 Bankruptcies
A once-prominent brand is hanging on by a thread – just two locations remain after years of setbacks.
The Strangest Old-School Restaurants We Can’t Believe Existed
These wild, weird restaurants once served food with a side of “what were they thinking?”
10 Classic Restaurant Chains That Are On The Comeback Trail
Once forgotten, these nostalgic favorites are sizzling their way back into the spotlight.
20 Iconic NYC Restaurants That Defined ’90s Dining
Relive the Big Apple’s tastiest decade through these era-defining culinary icons.
How Grocery Shelves Became Fast Food’s New Battleground
Fast food is moving in on supermarkets – see how your pantry is becoming the new front line.
Breakfast Menus Strive To Balance Innovation and Indulgence With Value
Morning menus are evolving fast – here’s how restaurants are crafting craveable, budget-friendly breakfasts.
Is There Too Much on Your Restaurant’s Menu?
Find out why less might be more when it comes to menu size – and what it means for your bottom line.
Now’s the Time To Completely Rethink the Restaurant Industry
The restaurant industry is at a crossroads – could a bold reset finally be on the menu?
Why Design Monotony Hurts QSR Performance
Uniformity is dragging down quick-service chains – here’s how to stand out again.
7 Restaurant Chains With the Best Fajitas
From sizzling skillets to bold seasoning, these chains serve up fajitas that fire on all cylinders.
7 Restaurant Chains With the Best Mozzarella Sticks
Cheesy, golden, and gooey – these mozzarella stick champs ranked highest with customers.
Waffle House 101: 10 Rules To Learn Before You Go
There’s more to Waffle House than waffles – these unspoken rules will have you dining like a pro.
Restaurant Secrets About Sonic Drive-In
Discover quirky behind-the-scenes insights – from how their pellet ice earned a cult following to the secret menu items only loyal fans know about.
Ordering for Delivery? You Might Want To Make Sure the Restaurant Is Properly Licensed.
Home-cooked or health risk? More delivery meals are coming from unlicensed kitchens.
8 Signs That You Should Leave a Restaurant, Experts Say
From sticky menus to strange smells, here’s when it’s smart to walk out.
Dine and Dash Takes a Toll on Mental Health of Restaurant Staff
It’s more than a lost tab – staff say dine-and-dash incidents take a heavy emotional toll.
People Who Gatekeep Their Favorite Restaurants Share These 8 Fascinating Traits
Why some foodies stay silent about their go-to spots – and what it says about them.
14 Mistakes Everyone Makes When Eating At A Thai Restaurant
Think you know how to order Thai food? These common blunders might surprise you.
Yelp Using AI To Turn Your Foodie Moments Into Quick Restaurant Videos
Yelp’s new AI feature turns snapshots into shareable foodie videos – automatically.
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