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Local Restaurants Struggle to Survive as Food and Labor Costs Climb
Local restaurants are struggling to survive as rising food and labor costs meet slowing customer traffic.
Starbucks Announces Closure of Nearly 100 Stores in Major Strategy Shift
Starbucks plans to close nearly 100 pick-up-only stores to focus on bringing back a warm, in-store coffee experience.
Sam's Club Recalls Member's Mark Freeze‑Dried Fruit for Possible Listeria Contamination
Sam's Club recalls Member's Mark freeze-dried fruit due to possible listeria contamination; consumers urged to discard or return affected products.
At Home Keeps Two Stores Open as Bankruptcy Restructuring Unfolds
At Home keeps two store locations open after bankruptcy filing, adjusting its original closure plans.
In-N-Out Burger's Billionaire CEO Joins Wave of Business Leaders Leaving California
In-N-Out CEO Lynsi Snyder moves to Tennessee, joining other business leaders leaving California over family and business concerns.
Subway Names Ex-Burger King Leader CEO in Post-Acquisition Shakeup
Subway names former Burger King executive Jonathan Fitzpatrick as CEO to lead global growth after Roark Capital acquisition.
Why the In-N-Out Heiress Is Saying Goodbye to California
In-N-Out heiress Lynsi Snyder is moving to Tennessee, citing family and business challenges in California.
KFC Offers Free Chicken Buckets in Bold Move to Win Back US Customers
KFC offers free chicken buckets with $15 online orders as part of its bold comeback campaign to win back U.S. customers.
Ritz Recalls Peanut Butter Crackers After Packaging Mistake Raises Allergy Concerns
Ritz recalls peanut butter crackers nationwide due to labeling error that may pose serious allergy risks.
Beloved Chick-fil-A Ranked Among America's Unhealthiest Fast-Food Chains
Chick-fil-A has been named one of America's unhealthiest fast-food chains due to high calories and sodium in its popular menu items.
138-Year-Old Food Giant Del Monte Files Chapter 11 Amid Shifting Consumer Trends
Del Monte Foods files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy amid shifting consumer trends and declining demand for canned goods.
Starbucks Battles New Challenger With Luckin Coffee's US Entry in NYC
Luckin Coffee enters the U.S. market with two NYC stores, challenging Starbucks with app-only ordering and competitive prices.
Kroger Pushes Ahead with Store Growth Plans for Next Year
Kroger plans to open 30 new stores in 2025 while closing underperforming locations to boost growth and customer loyalty.
Walmart's Texas Sam's Club Closure Could Affect Over 100 Employees
Walmart is closing its Fort Worth Sam's Club fulfillment center, potentially impacting over 100 jobs as operations shift to other Texas facilities.
Nestlé Pledges Artificial Dye-Free US Products by Mid-2026
Nestlé pledges to remove all artificial dyes from its U.S. food and drinks by mid-2026, aiming to meet evolving consumer health preferences.
In-N-Out Burger Files Lawsuit Against YouTuber Over Fake Employee Stunt
In-N-Out Burger sues YouTuber Bryan Arnett for impersonating an employee and posting prank videos that allegedly harmed the brand.
Starbucks Introduces Transparent Pricing Model for Add-Ons in App Test
Starbucks updates its pricing for drink add-ons and tests a new app feature to show real-time costs for custom orders.
McDonald's Drops Krispy Kreme Partnership, Citing Unsustainable Costs
McDonald's ends Krispy Kreme partnership due to high costs, pulling doughnuts from menus nationwide by July 2.
Zaxby's Announces Major Expansion With Over 50 New Stores Coming in 2025
Zaxby's plans to open over 50 new restaurants in 2025, expanding beyond the Southeast into new U.S. markets.
Kraft Heinz to Phase Out Artificial Food Dyes Amid Health Push
Kraft Heinz will remove all artificial food dyes from U.S. products by 2027 to meet health and consumer demands.
At Home Files for Bankruptcy, Set to Close 26 Stores by Fall
At Home files for bankruptcy and will close 26 underperforming stores across the U.S. by fall 2025.
CVS Under Investigation for Using Customer Data in Political Texts, Says Louisiana AG
Louisiana AG investigates CVS for allegedly misusing customer data in political texts opposing pharmacy bill.
Walmart, Safeway Among Stores Affected by Salmonella Egg Recall Across the West
Salmonella outbreak prompts recall of 1.7 million eggs sold at Walmart, Safeway, and other stores across nine states.
Raising Cane's Continues Expansion with 6 New Spots Opening This Month
Raising Cane's is opening six new locations in June 2025 across six states as part of its continued national expansion.
CVS Shuttering 5 Pharmacies in NY as Part of Nationwide Downsizing
CVS is closing five pharmacy locations in New York as part of a nationwide plan to shut down 271 stores in 2025.
Home Depot Won't Raise Prices Amid Tariff Pressure, Unlike Walmart
Home Depot commits to keeping prices steady despite tariffs, setting itself apart from Walmart's planned price hikes.
Target Boycott Leaders to Protest on George Floyd Anniversary Over DEI Rollback
Black faith leaders plan protests at Target on May 25, demanding the return of DEI initiatives.
McDonald's 'Migraine Meal' Goes Viral — Does It Actually Work?
McDonald's "Migraine Meal" goes viral on TikTok as users claim Coke and fries help relieve headaches — but does it really work?
Ben & Jerry's Co-Founder Ben Cohen Arrested During Gaza Protest at Senate Hearing
Ben & Jerry's co-founder Ben Cohen was arrested during a Senate protest over U.S. aid to Israel and the crisis in Gaza.
Thousands of Starbucks Employees Protest Dress Code Changes With Walkout
Thousands of Starbucks employees have gone on strike to protest a new dress code, demanding changes and collective bargaining.