Robert Bruce

6 days ago | yahoo.com | Robert Bruce

For a few years now, Red Lobster has made the news for all the wrong reasons. The once-extremely-popular seafood chain has suffered a significant drop in sales since 2019, causing leadership to file for bankruptcy in 2024 and close 99 of its more than 500 locations in the United States -- mostly due to an endless shrimp special that proved to be a debacle.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Robert Bruce

When you want something to eat that's fairly healthy, fast and (most likely) nearby, you could do a lot worse than Subway. With more than 25,000 locations worldwide — 20,400 inside the US alone — Subway has the most restaurants of any fast food chain in the country. Like any large chain restaurant, quality varies based on location. And while some of Subway's sandwiches will hit, others don't provide the same taste, texture, and overall quality.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Robert Bruce

For many fast food customers, Arby's can be a source of contention. Some people love the classic roast beef sandwiches, the beef 'n cheddar, the Jamocha shake, and that circular box full of seasoned curly fries. Others call the roast beef bland and complain about consistently poor service. Whether or not you love or hate the restaurant chain, you can't argue with its success. Since its founding in 1964, Arby's has expanded to more than 3,600 locations across the globe.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Robert Bruce

Since Cracker Barrel opened its first location in 1969, the restaurant chain has provided classic Southern plates and comfort food to weary travelers, senior citizens, and families just looking for a no-frills breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Today, Cracker Barrel operates nearly 660 restaurants in 44 states and serves approximately 230 million guests every year who are more than happy to wander through the restaurant's iconic gift shop while waiting for a table.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Robert Bruce

You don't see a lot of criticism of Costco these days. The wholesale warehouse chain has an almost cult following of nearly 137 million members who pay $65 or $130 annually for the privilege of visiting one of Costco's 905 locations worldwide. It's known for its highly discounted Kirkland Signature brand that offers everything from paper towels to frozen meatballs to diapers and Prosecco. And, of course, who can forget about the Costco food court with its famous $1.50 hot dog and drink combo.