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KFC unveils radically different restaurant in major comeback push
KFC has opened Open House, a new restaurant in McKinney, Texas, designed to test how the 75-year-old chain can modernise while preserving its traditional identity. The concept aims to make KFC more relevant to present-day diners, balancing nostalgia for Colonel Sanders and the brand’s original recipe with updated technology, dining formats and menu choices. The…
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Delivery drones could be waiting before you even order
Flytrex is launching a predictive drone delivery system in Dallas-Fort Worth that positions aircraft on restaurant rooftops before customers order, using artificial intelligence to anticipate demand. This approach streamlines the delivery process by eliminating the need to dispatch drones after orders arrive, addressing what the company identifies as a key bottleneck in food delivery logistics.…
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Two Wisconsin fraternity leaders arrested over alleged basement hazing incident
Two leaders of an underground fraternity at the University of Wisconsin were arrested after police discovered 30 half-clothed pledges in a basement following an anonymous tip. Fraternity president Brayden J Klein and vice president Samuel N Vane, both 20, were taken into custody on disorderly conduct charges relating to an alleged hazing incident at Alpha…
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Sharon Levy Leaving Endemol Shine North America After Nearly A Decade
Sharon Levy is leaving Endemol Shine North America (ESNA) after nearly a decade, with a new role expected to begin in early 2027. Her departure comes after Banijay’s merger with All3Media and Ben Samek’s appointment as CEO of Banijay Americas, which oversees ESNA; her next destination has not been disclosed, though industry speculation points to…
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Essex study finds restaurant complaints cross age and gender lines
A study by the University of Essex suggests that restaurant complaints are not strongly linked to age, gender or income, challenging the stereotype of the middle-aged female “Karen”. Researchers found that diners were more likely to complain when eating out for a special occasion, when problems had occurred before their visit, or when they had…
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High-ranking member of Hackney Turks gang is jailed for life for organising gun attack outside restaurant after he was targeted one year earlier in shooting that injured girl, nine
Beytullah Gunduz, a 40-year-old high-ranking member of the Hackney Turks organised crime group, has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 20 years for conspiring to murder Onur Guzel outside a Turkish restaurant in Dalston, east London. Gunduz orchestrated the shooting as part of a cycle of gang violence and extortion, having…
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Early election speculation clouds Labour as trade deficit soars to twenty-year peak
Downing Street advisers urge PM to call spring election amid police reform tensions and record trade deficit. Also in the bulletin: Trump-Xi state dinner and Waymo’s driverless expansion milestone.
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Fast-food drive-thrus took over American mornings for these key reasons
Drive-thrus evolved from a novelty into a routine part of American mornings because cars, suburbs and highways made eating on the move increasingly practical. Their appeal has been reinforced by convenience and an increasingly on-the-go lifestyle, with breakfast and coffee becoming common drive-thru purchases. Red’s Giant Hamburg in Missouri may have introduced the concept in…
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Tamworth Tap wins Britain’s Pub of the Year with community focus
The Tamworth Tap in Staffordshire has been named Britain’s Pub of the Year 2026 and Best Beer Pub, after turning a former information-centre shop into a thriving independent venue. Owners George and Louise Greenway say their success comes from rejecting conventional pub features such as Sky Sports, jukeboxes and fruit machines, while focusing on beer,…
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Former Sheffield bank set to become bar and restaurant, as officials give green light to businessman’s plans – thestar.co.uk
Officials have approved a businessman’s plans to convert a former bank building in Sheffield into a bar and restaurant. The decision will give the vacant or underused premises a new commercial purpose and could bring additional hospitality activity to the area. The available article information does not provide the building’s name, the businessman’s identity, the…