Food and Drinks

Wells Fargo economists projected that spending for the Super Bowl will reach a record as consumers benefit from wage growth and lower prices on some goods.

The restaurant industry is expected to reach sales of over $1 trillion in 2024. However, operators are still battling high operating costs, cautious consumers and crime.

Subway CEO John Chidsey details booming sales and growth associated with the food chain's new "Sidekick" menu items, featuring foot-long cookies, churros and pretzels.

Research firm Technavio predicted that the meat substitute market would grow $4.4 billion in value between 2023 and 2028, at a CAGR of 11.98%.

Fast-food workers in California will make $20 an hour when the industry's new minimum wage law takes effect in April, with some fast-food restaurants preparing to raise prices.

Super Bowl week kicks off with Chipotle Mexican Grill giving free Queso Blanco to customers who purchase an entrée and use promo code in-app or on its website.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned an "uncharacteristic spike" of illnesses in New Jersey has tied to products that contain the drug tianeptine.

Denny's has closed its location in Oakland, California after 54 years due to high crime. The closing follows In-N-Out's announcement that it was closing its Oakland location.

Sales of Anheuser-Busch's beleaguered Bud Light brand are down 29.9% on an annual basis while competitors continue to gain ground following last year's boycott.

Krispy Kreme announced a Valentine's Day lineup ahead of Feb. 14, the day of love. The brand is offering four heart-shaped donuts with a personalized note on the box.

Insomnia Cookies, based in Pennsylvania, announced the release of a breakup messaging delivery box for those interested in breaking off their relationship before Valentine's Day.

Budweiser, owned by Anheuser-Busch, will show a commercial called "Old-School Delivery" during Super LVIII. The well-known Clydesdales will have a key role.

Dunkin' and Mrs. Butterworth's combined syrup and donuts to create the new Dunkin' Glazed Donut Flavored Pancake Syrup, which will be priced at just over $4.

Anheuser-Busch announced that it purchased a few minutes of ad space that will air during Super Bowl 58 to address the brand's declining sales.

The hot sauce market is projected to grow by $1 billion by 2028, according to research firm Technavio. Home cooks are reportedly a driving force for the market.

KFC launched its new Smash'd Potato Bowls on Monday. The dish features French fries, bacon, cheese sauce and shredded cheese with mashed potatoes.

Eating Costco hotdogs for one week straight? That's what TikToker Joey Kinsley did as he complained about rising prices in America in an interview with Fox Business Digital.

Two owners of Tony Luke's in South Philadelphia, which is known for their popular cheesesteak sandwiches, were sentenced to prison for tax fraud.

The Food and Drug Administration discovered that the manufacturer behind the recalled applesauce products tied to lead poisoning cases did not test its products for heavy metals.

Placer.ai research shows the CosMc's location in Bolingbrook, Illinois, attracted more than double the number of visitors of a traditional McDonald's location in December 2023.