Alice Brock, inspiration of Arlo Guthrie's "Alice's Restaurant," dead at 83

Alice Brock, whose Massachusetts-based eatery helped inspire Arlo Guthrie's deadpan Thanksgiving standard, "Alice's Restaurant," has died at age 83.

Alice Brock, who helped inspire Arlo Guthrie's classic 'Alice's Restaurant,' dies at 83

Alice Brock has died at age 83

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Alice Brock, Restaurant Owner Made Famous by a Song, Dies at 83

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World - Financial Times - November 11

Wendy's to close 140 more restaurants by end of year

Wendy's plans to close 140 U.S. restaurants before the end of this year on top of the 100 it said it would close in May.

Wendy’s to Shutter 140 Restaurants by Year’s End

It’s unclear at this time which locations will be closed, but Wendy’s CEO said it would be underperforming restaurants.

Business - Inc. - November 2

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World - Financial Times - November 7

'My £750 vouchers are useless after restaurant closure'

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Restaurant workers' jobs threatened by Budget, bosses warn

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McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers to return to restaurants affected by E. coli outbreak

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Business - CNBC - October 28

TGI Fridays suddenly closes more restaurants. Here is where they are.

The restaurant chain is struggling to win back customers are who are turning toward faster-food options.

Wendy’s stock falls as same-restaurant sales miss again, by a wide margin

Shares of Wendy’s Co. were knocked lower on Thursday after the fast-food burger chain missed same-restaurant sales expectations again, by the widest margin in more than four years.

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

TGI Fridays files for bankruptcy, as sit-down chain restaurants face challenges

TGI Fridays Executive Chairman Rohit Manocha said "COVID-19 and capital structure" were the primary drivers of the chain's financial challenges.

Mauby, London: ‘Exactly the vibe you want’ – restaurant review

The great spicy tastes of the Caribbean have been given a thorough shakedown at this eminently affordable, friendly new place in Brockley. Mauby, 1 Harefield Road, London SE4 1LW ( ...

World - The Guardian - November 3

Burger King parent Restaurant Brands falls short of third-quarter expectations

Net sales climbed 24.7%, largely thanks to the company's acquisitions of its largest U.S. Burger King franchisee and its Popeyes business in China.

Business - CNBC - November 5

Inflation Still Plagues Restaurants, Services, and Housing, Even as National Rate Declines

The personal consumption expenditures index, which tracks spending on many everyday household needs, shows stubbornly high prices, even as the Fed’s overall rate edges back to its 2 percent target.

Business - Inc. - November 7

How Alex Stupak went from making pastries to owning a restaurant empire

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World - Financial Times - November 11

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Top stories - The New York Times - November 15

Husband and wife restaurant owners share family recipes in new cookbook

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Politics - The Hill - November 16

Restaurant executives can't wait for 2025 after slow traffic and wave of bankruptcies

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Brock Purdy will miss Sunday's game for the 49ers with a shoulder injury

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy will miss Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers with a sore throwing shoulder

Sports - ABC News - 17 hours ago

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Frank Andrews did readings for John Lennon, Princess Grace and other celebrities. At 83, he is still talking to ghosts, providing “weather forecasts” and making friends.

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