Challenges to COVID-19 lockdowns have been mostly losing in court
Together, the roughly 300 civil liberties lawsuits related to Covid-19 represent the most significant test in more than a century of the emergency powers of state governors and the scope of liberty in dire times.
Grape Nuts are returning sooner than expected, here's when
The company ramped up production to “full swing” for 51 of the next 55 days to catch up.
Shake Shack's Danny Meyer invests in digital health passport
The Shake Shack founder’s Enlightened Hospitality Investment firm is leading headlining a funding round of $100 million for Clear, a platform used in airports and aiming to expand beyond aviation to restaurants and hotels with its new digital health passport.
Yelp self help: Listings site spent $49M since November on buying its own stock
The listings site announced its fourth-quarter earnings that revenue was stronger than earlier periods in 2020, but still fell year over year.
Coronavirus forces Texas-based Luby’s restaurant chain to liquidate
Luby’s Inc., the Texas-based parent company of Luby’s Cafeteria and Fuddruckers restaurants, is ready to throw in the towel and sell off its assets in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic's decimation of the industry.
Gov. Murphy easing NJ indoor COVID rules a ‘foolhardy’ plan, former McDonalds USA CEO says
Former McDonald's USA President and CEO Ed Rensi argues 35% indoor dining capacity for New Jersey restaurants isn’t enough.
Kroger closes 2 Southern California stores rather than give extra $4 'Hero Pay’
Retailer Kroger announced on Monday that it would permanently close two of its Southern California stores due to what it says is a direct result of a city mandate that requires an extra $4 of "hero pay" for essential workers.
Kraft Heinz close to selling Planters brand to Hormel
Kraft Heinz Co. KHC -0.27% is nearing a deal to sell its Planters snack business to Skippy peanut butter owner Hormel Foods Corp. HRL 3.90% , according to people familiar with the matter.
Impossible Foods slashes grocery store prices on plant-based products by 20%, aims to 'undercut' ground beef
The company, based in Redwood City, Calif., is now listing a suggested retail price of $5.49 for Impossible Burger patties, and $6.99 for a 12-ounce package, although in-store prices may vary depending on location and the retailer, the company said.
Outdoor dining returns to LA with tables 8 feet apart, no TVs allowed
After weeks of being limited to takeout and delivery, struggling restaurants in Los Angeles were allowed to reopen for outdoor dining Friday with new restrictions in place.
NYC restaurant owners not loving Valentine’s Day return of indoor dining at 25% capacity
Restaurant owners say 25% capacity on indoor dining won't help business rebound.
Oreos go lickety-split during pandemic driving cookie company to higher sales
Oreo maker Mondelez International Inc. said it is making investments to maintain the ground it gained on competitors last year as shoppers bought more of its snacks while they spent time at home during the pandemic.
Starbucks has big plans to speed up its drive-thrus
The idea is to make the process faster and more efficient, and some major changes may be on the way.
As GOP lawmakers plan to help NYC restaurants, Gov. Cuomo hints at indoor dining update
Republican lawmaker's revealed efforts to aid NYC restaurant owners.
Cici’s Pizza declares bankruptcy, reaches deal to sell beleaguered chain to investors
The growing popularity of food delivery has been a problem for Cici’s, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic has forced many diners across the country to stay home.
New York restaurant association demands reopening of indoor dining in NYC, later curfew as other cities ease restrictions
Gov. Cuomo on Monday said New York City restaurants will remain closed for indoor dining as industry urges for eased restrictions.
California lifting coronavirus restrictions is ‘one little step towards recovery’: Restaurant owner
Wine Country Coalition spokesperson Cynthia Ariosta shares her reaction to California lifting coronavirus restrictions in the state.
Budweiser won't air Super Bowl ads, will use funds for COVID vaccine support instead
Budweiser, for the first time in nearly four decades, will forgo airing its iconic commercials during the Super Bowl. Instead, the brand will donate the money allocated for its yearly commercials to the Ad Council and COVID Collaborative Vaccine Education Initiative, a public health communication campaign and additional efforts to support vaccine adoption efforts
Deal ends weeklong strike at largest US produce market
A weeklong strike at the nation’s largest wholesale produce market ended Saturday after workers overwhelmingly approved a deal that includes their largest pay increase in decades and more money for health coverage.
Godiva closing all its US chocolate shops as pandemic slumps sales
Belgian chocolatier Godiva will sell or close all 128 of its North American shops within the next few months, the company said this week.



















