Spencer Pratt 'understood the assignment': Andrew Gruel on Los Angeles mayoral debate
Celebrity chef and restaurant owner Andrew Gruel joins 'Varney & Co.' to comment on the Los Angeles mayoral debate and the growing popularity of solo dining.
Restaurant owner warns many businesses ‘will go under’ if minimum wage hits $30
DeLuca’s Italian Restaurant owner Robert DeLuca discusses running a small business in New York, citing policy shifts, rising labor costs and the impact of tax cuts on ‘FOX Business In Depth.’
Subway closed over 700 US stores as franchise model faces strain
Subway closed 729 U.S. locations in 2025 as franchise revenue declined, even as net income surged, highlighting pressure on its business model.
US shrimpers face ‘double whammy’ from soaring fuel costs, tariff refunds
Rising fuel costs and tariff refund policies are pressuring U.S. shrimpers, with some delaying trips as profitability declines.
Red Lobster brings back fan-favorite 'Endless Shrimp' deal in long-awaited return
Red Lobster is bringing back its "Endless Shrimp" deal for a limited time at select locations following major financial losses and a bankruptcy filing.
Steak and seafood chain 801 Restaurant Group files for bankruptcy after closing Denver, Minneapolis spots
801 Restaurant Group, which operates steak and seafood restaurants in several states, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization in Kansas.
DoorDash’s new ad tools could change how restaurants compete for customers
DoorDash is introducing new ad tools aimed at helping restaurants better target customers, increase order values and track sales growth.
Chili’s takes aim at McDonald’s with new value deal menu offerings
Chili's launches six Big Crispy chicken sandwiches in its $10.99 '3 For Me' bundle, directly targeting McDonald's McCrispy in a battle over value diners.
Pete's Place in Kansas named 'Made in America' finalist as family restaurant honors military
Sonja Barton, owner of Pete's Place in Dighton, Kansas, discusses how her family-owned restaurant became a tribute to the military and its journey as a FOX Business "Made in America" contest finalist on 'Varney & Co.'
Red Lobster looks to revive 'Endless Shrimp' after promotion helped sink finances: report
Red Lobster is reportedly considering reviving its popular "Endless Shrimp" promotion as it works to regain momentum after emerging from bankruptcy.
Chick-fil-A offers free ice cream if families ditch phones at the table in push to unplug
A Chick-fil-A in Towson Place, Maryland, is giving families free Icedream Cones for completing its new dine-in Cell Phone Coop Challenge together.
Five Guys CEO rewards workers with $1.5M after anniversary deal chaos: 'We really screwed it up'
Five Guys is distributing $1.5 million in bonuses to employees after a BOGO promotion overwhelmed some stores, causing food shortages and early closures.
Restaurant robot goes haywire, sends tableware flying before breaking out in dance moves
A Haidilao hot pot robot went viral after spinning out of control in Cupertino, striking tableware and breaking into wild dance moves near stunned diners.
Staff struggle to restrain out-of-control dancing robot as it knocks over tableware in California
Wild video shows service robot spinning out during a dance, smacking food and sending chopsticks flying at a California hot pot spot. (@meooow via Storyful)
Andrew Gruel highlights quick shift in narrative over impact from Calif. energy policies
Celebrity chef and restaurant owner Andrew Gruel discusses the impact of California Gov. Gavin Newsom's climate agenda, a report on restaurants shifting to cutting costs and more on 'Varney & Co.'
Hundreds of tubs of unwanted French Onion dip sent to Philadelphia small business
Mac Mart reported being overwhelmed after it mysteriously received 600 tubs of Heluva Good! French onion dip. (Credit: WTXF)
Cracker Barrel sales, traffic continue to slump months after failed rebrand
Cracker Barrel reports another revenue decline following last summer's rebranding controversy, but CEO Julie Masino sees early turnaround signs emerging.
Salads outsell fried favorites at this California chicken chain growing nationwide
California chicken chain Starbird reports salads now outsell fried chicken as top menu category ahead of five-state expansion into Washington and beyond.
How AI is quietly transforming America’s restaurants
'Bar Rescue' host Jon Taffer joins 'Varney & Co.' to weigh in on restaurants embracing AI, tighter consumer budgets and how loyalty programs are helping businesses survive.
Judge dismisses lawsuit over Buffalo Wild Wings’ ‘boneless wings’
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit claiming Buffalo Wild Wings falsely advertised its boneless wings, ruling that reasonable consumers would not be misled by the name.