Inside the fortune cookie factory supplying thousands of American Chinese restaurants

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America has more Chinese restaurants than McDonald's and Burger King locations combined. But many of the nation's favorite takeout dishes, such as fortune cookies and chop suey, were invented in the US, not China.

Gen Z's hottest club: The local dive bar

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I went from fine dining to owning a fast-casual chain. Here are 4 misconceptions about the restaurant business.

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We spent $145 to eat like finance bros at Tommy Bahama and are shocked to admit we get the appeal — but not the food

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We ate at Tommy Bahama's Manhattan restaurant, which has become a hot spot for a business lunch.

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4 mistakes you should never make at a high-end restaurant, according to an etiquette expert

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There are a few things customers should never do at a fancy restaurant.

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A value-conscious shift in customer behavior is rocking the restaurant world. Brands are grappling with these 8 questions.

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The restaurant industry is grappling with major changes this year — and there are big questions about finances, consumer behavior, and labor issues on operators' minds.

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The merch wars have come to fast food

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Collectible cups, keychains, and tote bags are the new normal at fast food restaurants.

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We run our bakery out of shipping containers. It was an unexpectedly cost-effective solution to scaling our business.

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Chrissy and Ben Salif Traore began using shipping containers as their business expanded.

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9 food trends that will be everywhere in 2026

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Food trends for 2026 include sweet-and-spicy flavors, bite-sized menu items, cabbage, and fast-casual Indian cuisine.

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The oldest restaurant in every state

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White Horse Tavern in Newport, Rhode Island.

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