Cava, Wawa among the fastest-growing brands: Yelp
Cava and Wawa are among the companies that topped Yelp's list of the fastest-growing brands in the nation based off net new locations and consumer interest.
Krispy Kreme rolls out sweet tax break deal for customers on Tax Day
Krispy Kreme announced it would roll out a Tax Day deal, with customers getting a second Original Glazed dozen for the price of sales tax in their state after initially purchasing one dozen.
California McDonald's franchisee shares struggle with 'unprecedented' impact of new minimum wage
McDonald's franchise owner Scott Rodrick is very concerned about the financial impact California's $20 minimum wage mandate will have on his restaurants.
Pizza chain raises prices in California to offset new minimum wage law
A pizza chain with locations throughout the West Coast increased menu prices at its California locations in part because of legislation that increased minimum wage for certain workers.
In-N-Out burger heiress fought 'toe-to-toe' to keep costs down amid minimum wage hike
In-N-Out owner Lynsi Snyder is fighting to keep costs down, saying she feels an obligation to customers even as rivals increase prices to offset the new minimum wage legislation.
Consumer Reports says USDA National School Lunch Program should drop Lunchables
Consumer Reports wants the U.S. Department of Agriculture and its National School Lunch Program to drop Lunchables. It started a petition on the topic, too.
McDonald's $25 'deal' goes viral; users blame California's minimum-wage increase: 'Your new normal'
A TikTok user recently uploaded a viral video showing how McDonald's prices in California have risen around the time of the recent minimum-wage increase.
Pizza chain closes California locations before minimum wage law took effect
Another company has closed down some pizza shops in California shortly before new legislation took effect that would raise minimum wage for fast food workers in the state.
San Francisco proposal would allow lawsuits over grocery store closures
A proposal before the San Francisco Board of Supervisors would require that grocery store operators notify the city and public six months before closing a store.
These 5 popular fast-food chains went out of business, but why?
Gimmicks, regional popularity and expansion are not always enough to keep a fast-food franchise afloat. These five once-beloved businesses were all forced to close shop.
McDonald’s to buy Israel stores as turmoil rages in Middle East, boycotts loom
McDonald's will buy all 225 of its Israeli franchise restaurants and operate them, even while many in the region have staged boycotts against the popular fast-food chain.
Woman shocked at 'pricey' grocery store veggie and fruit platters costing over $30 each
A Canadian woman was stunned to find that her local supermarket was offering pre-cut and packaged fruit and vegetable platters for a hefty price tag.
Chipotle offering food lovers a chance to win free burritos for a year on National Burrito Day
National Burrito Day is April 4, and Chipotle is celebrating by offering fans a word-game challenge to win buy-one, get-one deals and the chance at free burritos for a year.
Prominent comedian says COVID fees and credit card surcharges are no joke
Sebastian Maniscalco slammed two fees he encountered while eating at a restaurant last week. They were a COVID fee and credit card surcharge.
Teamsters call for nationwide boycott of Molson Coors amid labor dispute
The Teamsters union is calling for a nationwide boycott of Molson Coors amid stalled talks with striking workers, asking that beer drinkers switch to Anheuser-Busch products.
Gourmet cookie company Last Crumb doubles down on controversial social media posts on Easter Sunday
Social media users unfollowed Last Crumb, LA-based cookie company, this weekend following controversial social media posts regarded as "disrespectful" on Easter Sunday.
Taco Bell, Pizza Hut going 'AI-first' with fast-food innovations
Fast-food giant Yum! Brands, operator of Pizza Hut and Taco Bell, is reportedly looking at artificial intelligence opportunities in its restaurants.
California's $20 minimum wage for fast-food workers goes into effect
A new law raising the minimum wage of fast-food workers in California to $20 an hour went into effect Monday. It applies to restaurants with at least 60 locations nationwide.
These fruits, vegetables have most pesticide contamination among produce, study finds
The Environmental Working Group announced their annual roundup of the "dirty dozen" of fruits and vegetables that are the most contaminated with pesticides.
Restaurant owner fears California minimum wage law is 'a silent tax' on consumers, 'collapsing' businesses
Restaurants are being forced to lay off employees and charge $26 for a burger meal due to California's Gavin Newsom-approved minimum wage, which goes into effect Monday.