Hospitality Industry

Cracker Barrel

In 2006, a Mother and Son were Convicted of Trying to Extort Money from Cracker Barrel. They Claimed That They Found a Dead Mouse in the Soup. The Restaurant Chain Filed Charges After a Necropsy Proved That the Mouse Had No Soup in its Lungs.

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Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc., simply known as Cracker Barrel, is a Southern-themed restaurant and gift store chain in the United States. Dan Evins founded the company in 1969, with its first location in Lebanon, Tennessee. But did you know that the restaurant chain actually filed charges against a mother and son who tried […]

In 2006, a Mother and Son were Convicted of Trying to Extort Money from Cracker Barrel. They Claimed That They Found a Dead Mouse in the Soup. The Restaurant Chain Filed Charges After a Necropsy Proved That the Mouse Had No Soup in its Lungs. Read More »

Lobsters

Lobster Used to be Considered the Poor Man’s Protein Until the 1880s. Prisoners Would Start Complaining When They were Given Lobsters More Than Three Times a Week.

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Due to their popularity and high demand, lobsters today are quite expensive. In addition, lobsters are difficult to catch and are best served fresh. As a result, the process of catching them up until preparing the meal requires many skills and resources. All of these factors contribute to the high cost of lobsters. But did

Lobster Used to be Considered the Poor Man’s Protein Until the 1880s. Prisoners Would Start Complaining When They were Given Lobsters More Than Three Times a Week. Read More »

Panera

The St. Louis Bread Company is Known as the Panera Outside of the St. Louis Metropolitan Area. The Name Change Came About in 1997 During the Company’s Expansion.

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In the Greater St. Louis area, the company is known as Saint Louis Bread Company and has over 100 locations. Products include bakery items, pasta, salads, sandwiches, soups, and specialty drinks. Flatbread pizzas will be added to the menu in 2020. But do you know when St. Louis Bread Company changed its name to Panera?

The St. Louis Bread Company is Known as the Panera Outside of the St. Louis Metropolitan Area. The Name Change Came About in 1997 During the Company’s Expansion. Read More »

Popcorn Prices

Joshua Thomson Sued the Michigan AMC Movie Theater for Overly Priced Concession Snacks. He Used to Bring His Own Snacks Before the Establishment Banned the Practice

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The cinema is defined by excess: large screen, large speakers, and large food. Massive sodas, tubs of popcorn, and enough candy to keep you awake during the screening of the entire Star Wars and Lord of the Rings sagas are available. Did you know why Joshua Thompson sued a movie theater in Michigan? Joshua Thompson

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The Pilot and Co-Pilot Eat Different Meals During Meal Service Just in Case of Food Poisoning.

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The main reason for having two pilots on every flight is to ensure safety. The plane must have a backup pilot if something happens to the captain. Furthermore, the first officer provides a second opinion on piloting decisions, reducing pilot error. Do you know why the Pilot and Co-Pilot eat different meals on the flight? 

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Mcresource line

The McResource Page was Created by McDonalds’ Executives for Their Minimum-Wage Employees. The Page Included Financial Advice for Them.

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McDonald’s restaurants serve over 68 million customers in 120 countries and territories daily. As of 2018, McDonald’s operated 37,855 restaurants worldwide, employing over 210,000 people. But do you know what the McResource Page is?  McDonald’s executives once created a “McResource” page for their minimum-wage employees. The page advised them on how much to tip their

The McResource Page was Created by McDonalds’ Executives for Their Minimum-Wage Employees. The Page Included Financial Advice for Them. Read More »

Mayonnaise

Commercially Produced Mayonnaise has High Acidity. The Growth of Food-Borne Pathogenic Bacteria is Slowed, and the Product Does Not Require Refrigiration.

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Mayonnaise is often made by emulsifying eggs, oil, and lemon juice, or vinegar. The condiment has a thick and creamy consistency and is commonly used in sandwiches and salads. But did you know that commercially-made mayonnaise does not need to be refrigerated? Commercially produced mayonnaise has a high enough acidity to slow the growth of

Commercially Produced Mayonnaise has High Acidity. The Growth of Food-Borne Pathogenic Bacteria is Slowed, and the Product Does Not Require Refrigiration. Read More »

Pasta

Today, There are Over 350 Recognized Pasta Types in Italy, But in the 13th Century, there were Only Four Main Types

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Historians believe Marco Polo introduced pasta to Italy after exploring the east back in the 13th Century. However, there is evidence that shows that pasta can be traced back as far as the 4th Century BC. But did you know there were only four main types of pasta back then? In Italy presently, there are

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Cool Whip

Dr. William A. Mitchell was the Bright Mind Behind Pop Rocks, Tang and Cool Whip

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Dr. William A. Mitchell was an American food chemist who worked for General Foods Corporation between 1941 and 1976. During his entire career, he was able to register about 70 patents. But do you know what else he invented that is quite popular today? Dr. William A. Mitchell was a food chemist from the United

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Drive Thru

The First McDonald’s Drive-Thru was Intended for Soldiers Who were Unable to Leave Their Vehicles While in Uniform

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In 1975, McDonald’s built the first drive-thru lane in the United States. There were drive-in restaurants before this, but there were no drive-thrus where customers would place their orders at curbside speakers. Carhops, typically seen on rollerskates, would then deliver food orders directly to customers’ automobiles. But did you know the first drive-thru was intended

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