Burger King offering free Whoppers to people who pass competitors' abandoned restaurants: 'Scary places'
In the spirit of Halloween, Burger King is trolling the competition by offering free Whoppers to anyone who dares to drive by a select number of abandoned fast-food restaurants once operated by unnamed rival chains.
USDA authorizes $500 million in latest food box program
USDA is rolling out its fourth round of food purchases for its Farmers to Families Food Box Program
Iowa whiskey distilled to help suffering restaurant community amid coronavirus
Five distilleries came together to create "Distiller’s Handshake" blended whiskey in support of service industry members in Iowa.
McDonald's seeks to dismiss discrimination lawsuit filed by Black former franchisees
McDonald's is looking to dismiss a discrimination lawsuit filed in August against the fast-food restaurant chain by a group of 52 Black former franchisees.
McDonald's pushes for healthier Happy Meals
The fast-food chain reported that since launching its initiative to provide more balanced meal options for younger guests in 2018, it has sold over 2.5 billion Happy Meal items containing fruit, vegetables, low fat dairy, water, lean protein or whole grains.
Coca-Cola saying goodbye to half its drink brands
In a bid to weather the pandemic, Coca-Cola plans to shift focus onto brands "that can be scaled to drive profits for the long-term," CEO James Quincey said.
Pennsylvania governor proposes waiving liquor license fees
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf will waive liquor licensing fees for more than 16,000 bars, clubs, and restaurants in the state starting next year, he announced Thursday.
6,500 new restaurants opened in September, despite coronavirus pandemic difficulties: report
Restaurants are opening “at a higher rate than one might expect” during the coronavirus pandemic, according to new data from Yelp.
Jon Taffer of 'Bar Rescue' opening taverns in Atlanta, Boston, D.C.
The man known for declaring, “I don’t embrace excuses. I embrace solutions,” believes he has the answer for the best neighborhood bars. Jon Taffer, the host and executive producer of the show “Bar Rescue,” is set to open the first location of his Taffer’s Tavern just outside Atlanta in Alpharetta, Georgia, on Nov. 19.
Bravo releasing 'Real Housewives' wines to help fans engage with series 'both on-screen and off'
In vino veritas – especially when this crew is drinking.
Guinness launches first alcohol-free beer
Guinness is brewing up its first sober stout following alcohol-free launches by Budweiser and Heineken.
Chipotle books record sales from online orders
Delivery expenses are weighing on Chipotle and other restaurants during the pandemic as more sales happen outside of dining rooms.
Burger King testing reusable packaging to minimize environmental impact
When it comes to minimizing waste, Burger King aims to be, well, king.
Former Blue Bell CEO charged with wire fraud for alleged scheme to cover up 2015 listeria outbreak
The former president and CEO of Blue Bell Creameries, a Texas ice cream company, was indicted in Austin Tuesday on wire fraud charges in connection with an alleged scheme to cover up a 2015 listeria outbreak that killed three people, according to the Justice Department.
Kiosk model becomes lifeline for Florida restaurateurs during coronavirus pandemic
Two Florida restaurateurs -- whose eateries were arranged like Chipotle-style assembly lines -- had to overhaul their entire business model early this year in a bid to not only survive the coronavirus pandemic but also to avoid layoffs.
Taco Bell to honor free taco deal after base is stolen during first game of 2020 World Series
Taco Bell announced that it would be giving away a free taco to anyone in the United States if a player managed to steal a base during the 2020 World Series.
Amazon debuts 1-hour grocery pickup at Whole Foods stores nationwide
The Seattle-based e-commerce behemoth announced Tuesday that one-hour grocery pickup is now available at its Whole Foods Market locations, marking the company's latest efforts in the growing trend of curbside services.
Job growth in restaurant industry slowed 'significantly' in 32 states last month
The job losses within drinking and eating places exceeded job gains by a wide margin, with 32 states seeing a net decline of jobs between August and September.
Nestle shrugs off COVID-19 impact thanks to pet food and health nutrition
The world's biggest food group has weathered the COVID-19 pandemic better than some peers
Dunkin', Wendy's spice things up in Twitter battle
The spicy exchange put Dunkin's new Spicy Ghost Pepper Donut up against Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets


















