McDonald’s to introduce McPlant meat alternative, drive-thru-only restaurants, new food packaging
As part of its Investors Day event on Monday, McDonald’s revealed a number of new culinary and restaurant initiatives planned for the near future, designed to provide quicker, more user-friendly customer experiences and a wider range of menu options.
Washington, DC liquor stores sell more champagne after Trump loss than on last two New Years combined
People gathered in Lafayette Square to celebrate President Trump's loss, complete with champagne and music.
Groundbreaking on largest White Castle set a year after the location's announcement
White Castle is set to break ground on a new Florida location on Nov. 19, making it the first location for the chain in Florida in about 50 years.
Restaurants defend dining rooms as COVID-19 spreads
From manufacturers to malls, businesses are overhauling their operations to keep operating during a global pandemic. As Covid-19 cases climb again, companies are revisiting their recently developed policies and procedures, and changing them as needed.
Aluminum can shortage in US has breweries feeling the effects
A nationwide shortage of aluminum cans has sent breweries into a frenzy.
Chipotle faces employee shortages as COVID-19 cases spike
Chipotle is encountering a staffing dilemma as COVID-19 continues to sweep the nation and take out workers who have contracted the illness.
Bankrupt Pizza Hut and Wendy’s franchisee, NPC International, plans to sell itself to Panera operator
NPC International -- the largest Pizza Hut and Wendy’s franchisee -- has entered into an agreement to be bought by Flynn Restaurant Group, which is the largest franchise operator in the U.S.
Full-service restaurants could take 5 years to recover from the pandemic: report
The full-service restaurant sector isn’t expected to fully recover until 2025, according to data from Technomic.
Trader Joe's discloses coronavirus infection rates after report highlights grocer risk
Trader Joe's has had a total of 1,250 COVID-19 cases among 53,000 crew members.
Uber Eats business now trumps Uber's rideshare revenue
Uber’s food delivery business is the tech giant’s bread and butter in the age of the coronavirus.
Elon Musk's new Tesla tequila sells out within hours of launch
New Tesla Tequila costs $250 for a 750-mL lightning-bolt shaped bottle
Pabst buys shuttered California brewery from Molson-Coors
Pabst Brewing may revitalize a California brewery after buying it from Molson Coors.
Denny's offering new comfort food amid heightened political tensions
The restaurant chain introduced a number of comfort foods to its menu on Thursday, as voters wait to find out the outcome of a high-stakes presidential election.
Wendy's CEO discusses possibility of drive-thru-only restaurants
Square burgers are having a great year.
Paris bans delivery and takeaway food and alcohol at night
Paris will ban delivery and takeaway services for prepared food and alcohol between 2200 and 0600 local time from Friday to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
Starbucks reveals 2020 holiday drink menu, free cup giveaway
The holidays can’t come early enough this year.
Panera tests wine, beer, hard seltzer at select locations — here’s where you can get it
Panera’s second-largest franchisee is testing beer, wine and hard seltzer on its menu at select locations in Kansas.
Starbucks shifts from city centers to suburbs to serve COVID-19 diaspora
The closures are apart of a "transformation initiative" that we announced in June, according to the company.
Wingstop testing chicken thighs as wing prices soar
WingStop testing bone-in chicken thighs with wing prices up.