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New Survey Reveals Gen Z’s Favorite Restaurant New Survey Reveals Gen Z’s Favorite Restaurant
New Survey Reveals Gen Z’s Favorite Restaurant When it comes to satisfying those hunger pangs, it turns out nothing does it for Zoomers quite like the delectably irresistible taste of America’s favorite chicken shack. A new survey by investment firm Piper Sandler found that Generation Z’s favorite restaurant is Chick-fil-A. Of those polled, 18 percent picked the Atlanta-based chicken chain as their favorite place to eat, followed by Starbucks (17 percent) and Chipotle (13 percent). The restaurant category was just one of several that was gauged as part of Piper Sandler’s 44th semi-annual “Taking Stock With Teens” survey, which includ…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Fairfield County Woman Accused Of Throwing Burrito Bowl At Officer Outside Chipotle Fairfield County Woman Accused Of Throwing Burrito Bowl At Officer Outside Chipotle
Fairfield County Woman Accused Of Throwing Burrito Bowl At Officer Outside Chipotle A woman was arrested after allegedly throwing a burrito bowl in the face of a police officer while resisting arrest outside a restaurant in Connecticut. The incident took place in New Haven County around 3:15 p.m., Friday, April 15, in Milford. Milford police responded to the parking area of the Chipotle restaurant located at 1201 Boston Post Road, after receiving a complaint of a woman, identified as Jazmin McGhee, age 36, of Stratford, threatening to rob a woman in the parking lot after she declined to give her money, said Officer Paige Bodnar, of the Milford Police. When officers …

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
Popular Burger Chain Expected To Increase Prices, Report Says Popular Burger Chain Expected To Increase Prices, Report Says
Popular Burger Chain Expected To Increase Prices, Report Says Customers of a popular burger chain can expect to pay a bit more for their orders, as the company is planning to increase its prices soon.  Shake Shack CFO Katherine Fogertey said customers will have to pay as much as 3% to 3.5 percent more, a higher increase than previous years, according to Eat This, Not That.  The site said the price is expected to change at the end of 2021, and another increase might take place in 2022. The decision was reportedly made to offset the costs of commodities and labor that have risen during the COVID-19 pandemic. Other businesses, such as Chipotl…

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by Nicole Valinote
Business
COVID-19: These Retailers Are Allowing Maskless Shopping For Fully Vaccinated COVID-19: These Retailers Are Allowing Maskless Shopping For Fully Vaccinated
Covid-19: These Retailers Are Allowing Maskless Shopping For Fully Vaccinated With the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and most states loosening up mask-wearing restrictions, many retailers are following suit and are enacting new policies for customers and employees. The CDC said last week that fully vaccinated people do not need to wear a mask or stay 6 feet apart from others in most cases, whether indoors or outdoors. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after they receive the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines or the single dose of Johnson & Johnson. The following mandates are in place at thes…

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by Zak Failla
Business
COVID-19: Here's Why Fast Food Restaurants Hiked Up Menu Prices During The Pandemic COVID-19: Here's Why Fast Food Restaurants Hiked Up Menu Prices During The Pandemic
Covid-19: Here's Why Fast Food Restaurants Hiked Up Menu Prices During The Pandemic If it feels like fast food tacos, fried chicken sandwiches, and burgers are taking a bigger bite out of your wallet than just a few months ago - you are not alone. Across the nation, fast food prices have gone up significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, Restaurant Business reported. In fact, quickie restaurants haven't jacked up their prices like this since the Great Recession of 2008, according to Eat This, Not That. Citing government data, a Restaurant Business analysis found that prices at limited-service restaurants went up by 6.2 percent year-over-year. Meanwhile, traditional resta…

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by Kristin Palpini
Lifestyle
Jersey Mike’s Opens New Location In Area Jersey Mike’s Opens New Location In Area
Jersey Mike’s Opens New Location In Area After a lengthy wait, the new Jersey Mike’s Subs location has opened up a new eatery in Northern Connecticut. It's in Litchfield County, in New Milford. Earlier this month, the popular sandwich shop celebrated its grand opening at Litchfield Crossings on Danbury Road, New Milford’s largest shopping center. Calling it “the true American sub,” free coupons were provided to the eatery’s first patrons, with charitable contributions being contributed to Camella’s Cupboard, a non-profit dedicated to feeding families and changing lives in the community. “The waiting is over and we are thrilled t…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Jersey Mike's, Chipotle Opening New Stores In Area Jersey Mike's, Chipotle Opening New Stores In Area
Jersey Mike's, Chipotle Opening New Stores In Area Some popular chain restaurant franchises will soon be serving a new host of customers in Connecticut. Jersey Mike’s Subs and Chipotle announced that they will be opening new locations at Litchfield Crossings, New Milford’s largest shopping center. Jersey Mike’s franchisee has signed a five-year lease with officials, while Chipotle is set to open a 2,400-square-foot location as soon as the fall under a 10-year lease. “We are thrilled to have another dining option to offer our shoppers,” said Kristen Gazzi, executive director of Litchfield Crossings. “It will be a wonderful addition t…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Suspect Steals Cash Register During Robbery At Chipotle In Darien, Police Say Suspect Steals Cash Register During Robbery At Chipotle In Darien, Police Say
Suspect Steals Cash Register During Robbery At Chipotle In Darien, Police Say Police are on the lookout for a man who allegedly stole a cash register during a robbery at a restaurant in Darien. Darien Police say they responded to Chipotle (71 Post Road) on a report of a burglary in progress around 12 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 27. A security company monitoring the CCTV system inside the restaurant reportedly told dispatchers that they could see a black male wearing gray sweatpants and a black hooded sweatshirt “trashing” the interior of the business. Officers arrived on the scene and were allegedly unable to locate the suspect, who appeared to have gained entry to the bu…

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by Valerie Musson