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Panera Bread Is Pricing Itself Out of the Lunch Crowd
Panera Bread has a price problem, and at some point the company needs to ask whether it is becoming increasingly out of touch with the customers it is trying to attract.
4 days ago3 min read


Why We’ve Had Enough of RaceTrac Gas Stations
Road Tour has repeatedly raised cleanliness concerns with RaceTrac, particularly involving a location in Indianapolis, Indiana, and we have reached the point where enough is enough.
Sep 46 min read


The Old Spaghetti Factory Review (2026)
Some restaurant chains change so much over the years that they become almost unrecognizable. The Old Spaghetti Factory is different.
Sep 23 min read


Petition to Make "Dolly Parton International Airport" a Reality Grows.
The Change.org petition to rename the airport Dolly Parton International Airport actually dates back to January 2025. Following her passing, however, support surged.
Aug 274 min read


Why No One Goes to Arby's
How often is Arby’s actually someone’s first choice?
Aug 265 min read


Grocery Stores Should Pay Customers Using Self-Checkout
You shouldn't also have to become the cashier, scan every item, bag your groceries, deal with produce codes, resolve unexpected prompts, and wait for an employee when the machine inevitably decides something needs assistance.
Aug 213 min read


Ted's Montana Grill Review (2026)
Some restaurants are memorable because of a single meal. Others become memorable because they consistently deliver an experience that keeps you coming back.
Aug 164 min read


Where Is the 24-Hour Grocery Store?
Where is the 24-hour grocery store? You may have moved on from 24-hour shopping. Your customers have not.
Aug 133 min read


BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse Review (2026)
Unfortunately, this particular visit fell short of what we’ve experienced from BJ’s in the past.
Aug 102 min read


Margaritaville Review (2026): This Place is Just Terrible, Again
Margaritaville benefits from one of Chicago's best waterfront locations, but location alone shouldn't be the selling point.
Aug 53 min read


Stop Nickel-and-Diming Your Customers!
Enough is enough. The nickel-and-diming of consumers has gone too far.
Aug 23 min read


BJ's Wholesale Club Left Us Wondering: Why Not Just Go to Costco? (2026 Review)
After more than 20 years, we decided to give BJ's Wholesale Club another try by visiting one of its newer locations.
Jul 293 min read
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