I tried Applebee's for the first time, and quickly saw how the chain is winning over so many customers

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Exterior of Applebee's
Applebee's is one of the most popular casual dining chains in the US, and it's having a moment right now.

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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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I ate at Cava and Chipotle, and I can see why Gen Z has crowned a new fast-casual king

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Nancy Luna, Insider food correspondent, compares Chipotle to Cava.
Some people are calling Cava the next Chipotle. Nancy Luna, Insider food correspondent, compares the two chains.

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Chipotle workers have to start as early as 6 a.m. to prep food even though the restaurants don't open for 4 more hours

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Customers order food at a Chipotle Mexican Grill restaurant on April 26, 2023 in Austin, Texas.

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Chipotle is paying $322,400 to settle allegations its DC locations let minors work more than 48 hours a week

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Chipotle denies allegations that it violated child labor laws in Washington, D.C., surrounding the number of hours minors are allowed to work.

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