Food and Drinks

Three McDonald’s franchise operators are facing over $212,000 in fines for flouting child labor laws. Investigators discovered more than 300 minors were overworked.

Starbucks reported better-than-expected quarterly earnings, however shares fell in extended trading after the company failed to lift its outlook.

Subway closed more than 500 U.S. locations in 2022, adding to the stores shed in previous years. The franchise had 20,576 locations in the U.S. at the end of last year.

Bids for the sandwich giant have ranged between $8.5 billion and $10 billion; JPMorgan Chase & Co is hoping a proposed $5 billion debt financing package will close the deal for buyers.

General Mills has announced a voluntary recall on Gold Medal flour products with two specific date codes due to evidence of Salmonella infantis contamination.

Anheuser-Busch has hired a team of former Republican Senate aides to lobby Capitol Hill as the company tries to repair Bud Light's image following its partnership with Dylan Mulvaney.

Anheuser-Busch plans to spend "heavily" on a Bud Light marketing campaign after the brand was battered for its partnership with trans activist Dylan Mulvaney, according to a report.

Stew Leonard Sr., the founder of the regional grocery store chain Stew Leonard's, has died at the age of 93. His son, Stew Leonard Jr., shared an obituary in his honor.

A viral TikTok video shows an employee at a Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in Chicago dumping food on the floor and destroying the restaurant after he allegedly wasn't paid for a month.

More than 2,000 pounds of grass-fed beef from an Illinois wholesaler are being recalled after the company received consumer complaints of foreign material in the patties.

Chipotle Mexican Grill reported strong-than-expected first-quarter results, sending the fast-casual Mexican restaurant chain's shares soaring to a new record.

Wendy’s Chili menu item is coming to grocery stores this spring, the fast-food chain announced Wednesday, after teaming up with Conagra Brands.

McDonald's customers kept at it last quarter despite inflation and higher prices at the fast food giant.

PepsiCo’s first-quarter earnings beat Wall Street expectations after strong consumer demand for soda and snacks, and as the company raised its prices to combat high inflation.

Subway, the privately-held footlong sandwich chain that has been exploring selling, put out quarterly sales results on Monday that showed year-over-year growth globally and in North America.

Social media users chime in after Comité Champagne, a French champagne organization, announced it requested Miller High Life beer cans be destroyed due to "infringement."

The world’s first-ever oat milk ice cream shop has planted its roots in New York City. Whipped - Urban Dessert Lab general manager Hannah Keller shares why business is booming.

Whole Foods is trimming down its global and regional support teams in order to further simplify operations. The layoffs will be less than 1% of its total workforce.

Tommy Bahama restaurants are a big driver for its business, according to CEO Doug Wood. Locations that have full-service or quick-service eateries perform two to three times better.

Israeli food tech startup Meat. The End (MTE) announced the debut of what it claims is the world’s first texturized plant-based burger made solely of chickpea protein.