Local restaurant chains have a hard time competing with national ones, and this Oregon chain ended up selling most of its locations to Denny's as a result.
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Pittsburgh has their sandwich game on lockdown. This open-faced number covered in creamy cheese sauce is making a major comeback.
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Zipz Wine sold single-serve wines in innovative, plastic glasses. At the time, it was the highest-recorded deal in Shark Tank's history. Here's what happened.
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Tipping is a controversial custom that's been engrained into American culture, but are people finally getting fed up with it?
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Like many fast food chains, Taco Bell has quite a few discontinued items that past customers have loved. Here's what fans are missing from the '90s.
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A bowl of punch can brighten up any gathering, and it's infinitely customizable. It can be boozy or not, sweet or fizzy, and adds a pop of color to the table.
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As long as there has been society, there have been restaurants. These are America's oldest eateries, which continue to please all across the Union.
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Going out for ice cream is a pleasurable pastime, and you may have a favorite spot already, but this one surprising brand has way more stores than you realize.
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Despite numerous rebrands, and partly due to environmental activism, Burger King's much-loved sandwich was eventually replaced by a more conventional offering.
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America's first cocktail isn't made the same way today as it was in the 19th century. Here's how this timeless and classic cocktail came to be.
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Why do travelers and influencers think that food in Europe is inherently safer and healthier for you? The answer may be more complicated that you think.
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With a name like Kentucky sawdust pie, this dessert doesn't quite sound terribly appetizing. However, don't let the name fool you; there's more to this dish.
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Take a look at some popular funeral foods from across the globe, learn a bit about how they're prepared, and why they're deeply rooted in tradition.
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Join us as we take a trip down memory lane, revisiting desserts that people enjoyed during the 1950s. You might recognize a few from the present day.
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What went so tragically wrong for this fast-food pioneer, which was known for its great food, coffee, and inclusivity? Several factors are most likely to blame.
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Can you remember the last time you ate frog eye salad or macaroni loaf? These old-school pasta dishes were once popular, but we haven't seen them in years.
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Grated cheddar cheese may be the standard at Taco Bell, but traditionally quesadillas should use this cheese from the Mexican state of Oaxaca.
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One popular canned food from the post-World War II era never disappeared entirely; it was simply overshadowed by more fashionable alternatives.
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During the '60s and '70s, a number of food brands enjoyed massive popularity. But now, they're no longer around, only living on in memories and vintage ads.
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Flavor Aid powdered drink mixes were incredibly popular in the 1970s but have been overtaken by Kool-Aid in recent years. Here's more about the brand.
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From creamy banana pudding to the curiously named Floating Islands, we examine the classic desserts we wish were still widespread today.
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Kenny Rogers Roasters was once a growing U.S. chicken brand, but now it's more popular on the other side of the world than domestically.
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American food is some of the best there is, and you have one historic event to thank for the popularity of many of them.
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Despite a majority of people living in the peasant class during Medieval times, the average diet was fairly varied. Some dishes could even make it today.
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In the late '80s, the discount retail chain Kmart reinvented itself with a bold experiment: an upscale grocery store on steroids that even inclued a food court.
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Conventional candy may be most closely associated with Halloween, but they aren't the only tricks or treats consumed by the world during this holiday season.
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Walgreens has evolved over the years as a pharmacy, and what it's offered to customers has changed, too. Did you know the first milkshake was blended at one?
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