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The Oklahoman

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Wendy's disappearing from Oklahoma as franchisee goes bankrupt

Wendy’s, once the second-largest fast-food hamburger chain in the United States, is quickly disappearing from Oklahoma with restaurants across the state being closed by their bankrupt franchise owner . While closings in prior years involved older restaurants built in the 1970s in the years after the chain was started in 1969 by founder Dave Thomas, most of the latest closings involve locations built in just the past decade, with one open less than one year. The owner of the restaurants, Meritage Hospitality Group, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Sept. 17 amid a battle with the corporate offices for Wendy’s. When Meritage announced its bankruptcy, it blamed “system-wide headwinds” affecting the broader Wendy’s brand over the past few years. Burger King, meanwhile, recently reclaimed the No. 2 spot behind McDonald's. More: Wendy's franchisee with Oklahoma restaurants files for bankruptcy The Michigan franchisee at the time of the filing reported it operated 314 Wendy’s locations and had $651 million in liabilities and $725.9 million in assets. In further filings, Meritage blamed its troubles on rising beef prices and ineffective corporate marketing for the restaurants. As of Oct. 12, a site directory for the chain shows 12 restaurants still operational in the

Oklahoma · 28d

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Oklahoma's Best And Worst McDonald's Locations Revealed

Some Oklahoma McDonald's restaurants are not lovin' their customer reviews. A study by digital PR firm SEO Backlinks ranks a McDonald's in south Norman as the worst-rated location in Oklahoma, while a restaurant in east McAlester takes the state's top spot. The study analyzed Google reviews of McDonald's restaurants nationwide....

Oklahoma · 29d

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This Retro Diner On Route 66 In Tulsa, Oklahoma Serves Cinnamon Rolls Big Enough To Share

Some of the best meals in Oklahoma hide behind plain glass doors and a buzzing neon sign. You pull in expecting a quick bite, and suddenly a cinnamon roll the size of a hubcap lands on the table. That moment of surprise is exactly why road-trippers keep talking about one...

Tulsa, OK · 10-10

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Seven Oklahoma Bakeries Where Old-World Pastries Are Worth the Drive

Some of the best bites in Oklahoma hide behind plain storefronts you could drive past a hundred times. You step inside expecting a quick coffee, and suddenly the smell of butter, fruit, and warm dough stops you in your tracks. The pastries taste like recipes carried across an ocean and...

Oklahoma · 29d

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McAlister’s Franchisee Awards Nearly $20,000 in Classroom Grants

Following the success of its first Together For Teachers campaign, TSG Restaurants is celebrating the meaningful impact the initiative has made in classrooms across Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. Created to recognize outstanding local educators while investing directly in the communities TSG Restaurants serves, the campaign invited teachers from communities surrounding...

Oklahoma · 27d

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This Oklahoma Diner Serves Burgers and Malts Inside a Restored Vintage Railroad Car

I almost drove right past it, a little old train car parked beside a quiet Oklahoma highway with nothing fancy about it. Then my stomach growled, curiosity won, and I pulled over. What I found inside was a slice of rail history, warm rolls, big plates, and pie worth planning...

Heavener, OK · 10-09

travelmag.com

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8 Oklahoma Roadside Stops And Restaurants Serving Fried Pies Worth The Detour

A pie you can eat with one hand is already making a pretty strong case for itself. No fork. No plate. No need to pretend dessert cannot also be breakfast. Fried pies fit road trips especially well because everything good stays tucked inside the crust. Fruit can keep things classic. Cream fillings make the decision harder.

Oklahoma · 10-11

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Always-Fresh Pan Dulce And Oaxacan Specialties Keep Regulars Coming Back To This Oklahoma Mexican Bakery

I only stopped because I needed coffee and something sweet, and the plain little storefront did not promise much. Then the door swung open and the smell of warm sugar and butter hit me like a hug from somebody’s grandmother. Trays of pink, yellow, and chocolate-topped breads lined the...

Oklahoma City, OK · 10-10

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Frugal Oklahoma Shoppers Swear By This Country Discount Grocery for Its Great Meat Prices

Some of the best finds in Oklahoma sit at the end of a quiet county road, far from any billboard. I went looking for cheap groceries and drove home with a cooler full of meat, a loaf of fresh bread, and a fried pie I am still thinking about. The...

Coalgate, OK · 10-04

kswo.com

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Hulen Fire Department hosts Indian taco lunch and car show

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - A line of shiny cars and the smell of fresh Indian tacos filled the air in Hulen on Saturday. The Hulen Volunteer Fire Department hosted its “Indian Taco Lunch and Car Show,” turning the station into a community hangout with food, cars, and neighbors spending time together.

Lawton, OK · 10-11

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Step Inside This Charming Little Oklahoma French Cafe and You’ll Swear You Landed in Paris

Some of the best surprises in Oklahoma hide inside plain little storefronts you would normally drive right past. I walked into one expecting a quick coffee and walked out still dreaming about buttery croissants and warm crepes. The chandelier, the paintings, and the smell of fresh pastry made it feel...

Tulsa, OK · 10-07

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This Oklahoma Supper Club Serves Prime Rib, A Salad Bar And Ribeyes Worth The Drive

Some of the best meals in Oklahoma hide behind doors you would never think to knock on. Picture walking down a quiet alley, wondering if you took a wrong turn, and then pressing a little buzzer to get inside. Minutes later you are sitting in a cozy room with a...

Ponca City, OK · 10-06

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Hulen VFD to host Indian taco lunch, car show fundraiser

HULEN, Okla. (KSWO) — The Hulen Volunteer Fire Department is hosting an Indian Taco Lunch and Car Show fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 10. Registration for the car show will begin at 9 a.m. with the show kicking off at 10 a.m. Awards will be announced at 3 p.m. Lunch...

Lawton, OK · 10-08

The Oklahoman

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These are Oklahoma's best restaurants in August, according to OpenTable

Restaurant reservation platform OpenTable has updated the way it compiles its monthly Diners' Choice lists, now slimming the lists down to a top three in each category and combining Oklahoma City and Tulsa results. With that being said, you'll still see some familiar names on the list, but you may also see some entirely new names as Tulsa and OKC battle it out to be the best across several categories in dining. The lists only take into account restaurants that use the OpenTable booking platform, so restaurants not using the platform or that take reservations through one of its competitors are not included. The lists look at several categories across dining — including restaurants rated for the best value, best service, best ambiance, best overall and more — for various cities across the United States based on reviews from OpenTable diners. Here is a look at the August rankings for Oklahoma City metro area and Tulsa restaurants. Want to see previous lists: These are Oklahoma's best restaurants in July, according to OpenTable Top 3 Best Overall Oklahoma (OKC and Tulsa) restaurants according to OpenTable diners Cafe Icon Sushi & Grill , 311 S. Blackwelder Ave. in Edmond, 405-340-8956, https://thecafeicon.com/ Kanji

Oklahoma City, OK · 10-04

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6 Oklahoma Delis Worth the Drive for Kielbasa

Some of the best meals in Oklahoma hide behind plain storefronts you could drive past a hundred times. I learned that the day I followed my nose into a little shop and walked out with a smoky, snappy link of kielbasa I still think about. Across the state, a handful...

Oklahoma · 10-08

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Folks Drive Hours to This Small-Town Oklahoma Bakery for Fresh Sourdough and Raisin Pie

Some of the best bites in Oklahoma hide behind plain storefronts you could pass a hundred times without a second glance. I walked in expecting a quick snack and walked out with an armload of bread, a pie box, and plans to come back. The smell alone hits you at...

Oklahoma · 10-06

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11 Tiny Oklahoma Cafes In Towns Under 500 People

The sign was faded, the parking lot was gravel, and I almost kept driving. Then I smelled onions on a flat-top grill and pulled over, and that plate turned into the best meal of my whole Oklahoma road trip. Some of the most satisfying food in this state comes from...

Oklahoma · 10-06

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With Halloween near, Living Oklahoma whips up spooky snacks for viewers

Halloween is just around the corner, and we are celebrating on Living Oklahoma!. Today, we showed you have to make some fun Halloween themed snacks that everyone will love. We made a Halloween yogurt bark and candied-coated brain clusters.

Oklahoma · 10-08

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Lawton Food Truck Inspection Event

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Oklahoma State Fire Marshal’s Office and the Oklahoma LP Gas Administration will host a mobile food vendor inspection event in the McMahon Memorial Auditorium parking lot on Tuesday, Oct. 20 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. During the event, food trucks and other mobile...

Lawton, OK · 10-06

Times Record News

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Live roaches in glue traps, beans in sink in WF restaurant inspections

The Wichita Falls-Wichita County Public Health District regularly monitors restaurants and food establishments for compliance with state food safety requirements. Frequent inspections are essential in preventing the spread of foodborne illnesses through contamination and improper handling, storage and sanitation. Here are scores for retail food establishments, food stores, mobile food units and school, daycare and church establishments inspected Sept. 24-Oct. 1. Disclaimer: On any given day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in its most recent inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term conditions at the establishment. A few more recent, follow-up inspections may not be included here. Retail food establishments Perfect scores Braum's , 4711 Southwest Parkway Chipotle, Mexican Grill, 3910 Wayne Ave. Domino's Pizza , 4114 Burkburnett Road Fairfield Inn & Suites , 1020 Central East Freeway Gyros & Kebobs , 3104 Kemp Blvd. Luna's Concession , 2820 Holliday Road Panda Express , 3164 Lawrence Road Papa John's Pizza , 2922 Kemp Blvd. Sixth Street Winery, 600 Sixth St. Starbucks , 1200 E. Central Freeway Subway , 3701 Fairway Blvd. Velvet Rodeo Saloon , 320 North Scott Ave. High to moderate scores Fox Hill Restaurant

Wichita Falls, TX · 10-05