Wendy's launching free fries promotion for Fridays
Wendy's revealed it will be debuting a Friday-specific promotion this week that will offer fast-food eaters a free order of french fries. It will keep the promo all year.
Costco takes on rival Trader Joe's by offering popular frozen dish for sale
Costco is expanding its frozen dish section with kimbap, the product's manufacturer has confirmed. A similar item has been very popular at Trader Joe's.
Red Lobster considering bankruptcy filing: report
Red Lobster is considering filing for bankruptcy to restructure its finances to address debt and costly leases after bringing in a new CEO with experience leading turnarounds.
Labor group demands California's $20 minimum wage for fast food workers extend to all sectors
A fair wage advocacy group is demanding that California’s new $20 minimum wage law for fast workers be extended to all sectors across the state.
McDonald's $25 'deal' goes viral; users blame California's minimum-wage increase: 'Your new normal'
A TikTok user recently uploaded a viral video showing how McDonald's prices in California have risen around the time of the recent minimum-wage increase.
These 5 popular fast-food chains went out of business, but why?
Gimmicks, regional popularity and expansion are not always enough to keep a fast-food franchise afloat. These five once-beloved businesses were all forced to close shop.
Shake Shack shades Chick-fil-A with free chicken sandwich on Sundays: 'Eat More Antibiotic-Free Chicken'
Shack Shack appeared to show shade at Chick-fil-A, offering a free chicken sandwich is a Sunday-only promotion.
Pet food company to pay a cat lover $10K to cuddle with kittens, raise support for adoption shelters
A national animal welfare organization and a pet food company are offering one cat lover $10K to cuddle with cats and support adoption shelters for kittens in need.
99 Cents Only chain closing all 371 locations nationwide
The California-based dollar store chain 99 Cents Only is closing all of its retail locations nationwide due to financial burdens that have forced the company to liquidate its stock and real estate.
Reports say grocery prices are on the rise despite reports that inflation is cooling
Grocery prices surged 21% in the last three years, surpassing the overall 18% pace of inflation, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Amazon abandons cashier-less checkout system, 'Just Walk Out,' in favor of smart shopping cart
Amazon has decided to give up on its Just Walk Out program and switch over to “Dash Carts," which enables customers to scan and weigh items on the cart.
New billionaires: 5 of the most notable to join exclusive list in 2024
Some of the most recognizable names on Forbes list of new billionaires in 2024 are Taylor Swift and Earvin "Magic" Johnson, along with a fast-food giant founder.
Bird flu in Texas: Largest US egg producer temporarily shutters facility after H5N1 virus found in chickens
Cal-Maine Foods says it has temporarily closed an egg production facility in Texas after H5N1 bird flu there wiped out nearly two million chickens.
Woman shocked to find grocery store veggie and fruit platters with hefty price tags
Nikita Cekay, 24, was shopping at her local supermarket in Canada when she saw a pre-packaged veggie platter priced at $45 CAD ($30 U.S. dollars). Stunned, she took to TikTok to share her find with others.
Woman shocked at 'pricey' grocery store veggie and fruit platters costing over $30 each
A Canadian woman was stunned to find that her local supermarket was offering pre-cut and packaged fruit and vegetable platters for a hefty price tag.
Chipotle offering food lovers a chance to win free burritos for a year on National Burrito Day
National Burrito Day is April 4, and Chipotle is celebrating by offering fans a word-game challenge to win buy-one, get-one deals and the chance at free burritos for a year.
Prominent comedian says COVID fees and credit card surcharges are no joke
Sebastian Maniscalco slammed two fees he encountered while eating at a restaurant last week. They were a COVID fee and credit card surcharge.
Gourmet cookie company Last Crumb doubles down on controversial social media posts on Easter Sunday
Social media users unfollowed Last Crumb, LA-based cookie company, this weekend following controversial social media posts regarded as "disrespectful" on Easter Sunday.
Taco Bell, Pizza Hut going 'AI-first' with fast-food innovations
Fast-food giant Yum! Brands, operator of Pizza Hut and Taco Bell, is reportedly looking at artificial intelligence opportunities in its restaurants.
California's $20 minimum wage for fast-food workers goes into effect
A new law raising the minimum wage of fast-food workers in California to $20 an hour went into effect Monday. It applies to restaurants with at least 60 locations nationwide.