I went to Red Lobster for the first time. Here are 7 things that surprised me.

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I dined at Red Lobster for the first time and was surprised by the large portion sizes and high menu prices.

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Gig worker pay on delivery apps like Uber Eats and DoorDash fell up to 15% last year

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Gig workers made less money on apps like Instacart and Uber Eats last year, a new study shows.

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Salt Bae's London restaurant, which charges $850 for steak, cuts heating during peak hours to save money

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The Salt Bae restaurant in London said it cuts heating during peak hours despite posting a profit.

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How T.J. Maxx's polarizing food aisle lures shoppers into spending more

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The food selection at a T.K. Maxx store in London.

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Meet the 100-year-old man who drives to McDonald's at 8 a.m. almost every day for coffee with his friends

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Zan White, a regular McDonald's diner in Elkins, West Virginia, sits in the restaurant with a cup of coffee
Zan White meets with friends for coffee and a catchup every day.

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We compared Burger King restaurants in the UK and the US. We noticed a few key differences but still see why it's an international hit.

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Business Insider reporters located in the UK and the US compared popular Burger King menu items, restaurant designs, and the overall experience.

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MRE review — New Zealand soldier rates US Army field rations

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A New Zealand Army soldier tries a US military MRE — or Meal, Ready-to-Eat — and compares it to New Zealand MREs. An MRE is designed to sustain soldiers during training or an operation while food-service facilities are inaccessible.

Denny's cut some customizations from its menu — and says it's helped rake in more profits

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A sign is posted in front of a Denny's restaurant on February 13, 2023 in Emeryville, California
A Denny's diner.

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A McDonald's franchisee is paying $4.35 million to settle a lawsuit from a worker who said she was raped by her manager when she was just 14

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McDonald's franchisees are upset by new royalty hike
A McDonald's franchise group criticizes McDonald's for royalty fee hike.

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A man left a $10,000 tip on a $32 bill at a Michigan restaurant. The manager says it was a tribute to a friend who recently died.

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A cup, a $10 bill, a muffin broken in half.
A man left a $10,000 tip on a $32 bill at a restaurant in Michigan (not pictured).

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