Food and Drinks

Krispy Kreme said it is exploring strategic alternatives for Insomnia Cookies, including an all-cash purchase. The donut maker acquired a majority stake in Insomnia in 2018.

Applebee's saw a "modest slowdown" in sales at stores that were open for at least a year during its second quarter, Dine Brands CEO John Peyton said in August.

Noodles & Company is offering $5 meals to their customers on October 5 in honor of National Noodle Day. The deal is available to rewards customers only.

A Taco Bell employee in North Carolina has suffered “life-threatening injuries" after being shot by a customer who became enraged, police say.

A federal agency sued Chipotle over allegations a worker at a Kansas store faced religious harassment and retaliation after a manager forcibly removed her hijab.

Taco Bell is launching a vegan nacho sauce for the first time, and the dairy-free cheese dip will be available nationwide for a limited time. Customers can begin ordering on Oct. 12.

About 25,000 wine bottles owned by a billionaire will become available in a planned auction series, and their collective sales are expected to bring in an eye-popping amount.

The Kraft Heinz Company is producing 100 bottles of a limited edition ketchup and ranch sauce — a nod to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's rumored romantic connection.

McDonald's customers will have a couple more choices for dipping sauces once U.S. restaurants start making Sweet & Spicy Jam Sauce and Mambo Sauce limited-time options in October.

Moe's Southwest Grill is offering customers a free Eggo-themed taco with any entrée purchase on National Taco Day, Oct. 4. The savory taco will be offered for one day only at participating locations.

Firehouse Subs is reintroducing their King's Hawaiian Pork & Slaw Sandwich for a limited time. A portion of the proceeds will go to a Hawaii relief fund to help wildfire recovery.

Krispy Kreme announces a new CEO after Michael Tattersfield announced his intent to step down. He will be succeeded by Josh Charlesworth effective Jan. 1.

Corporate event planners say the "flake-out rate" is up, and work-related activities after work or on the weekends are on the decline. Instead, people are racing home after work.

McDonald's told franchisees throughout North America royalty fees will rise to 5% to help the company maintain its competitive edge, according to a notice obtained by FOX.

McDonald’s says on its website that Spicy Chicken McNuggets have returned to participating locations for a limited run.

A woman is suing a McDonald's franchise and its staff in San Francisco for allegedly failing to secure a coffee cup lid, which she says resulted in burns to her groin.

A receipt showing an 18% surcharge at a Vietnamese restaurant in California prompted backlash online as several users were left confused or shocked by the fee.

General Mills CEO Jeff Harmening said the company's retail market share fell in North America during the quarter, compared with a year ago when it had "superior on-shelf availability."

Playboy is launching Play Hard vodka seltzer — a canned, low-calorie alcohol beverage. Playboy Spirits says its hoping to attract Millennial and Gen Z customers.

Starbucks did not succeed in a bid to throw out an consumer lawsuit related to its Refresher drinks. A judge is allowing nine claims to remain, according to a filing.