The Business of Food

Amazon Prime members are suing Amazon because the company didn't lower its membership price after eliminating Whole Foods free delivery in October 2021.

Smithfield Foods Inc. is set to close a California plant, citing higher taxes, and utility and labor costs as unsustainable factors to maintain business in the state.

Popeyes is offering a 59-cent deal on a 2-piece Signature Chicken to celebrate its 50th anniversary. When Popeyes first opened in 1972, its 2-piece Signature Chicken cost 59 cents.

Chipotle has launched its first seasonal drink, Watermelon Limeade, in partnership with Tractor Beverage Co. Watermelon Limeade will be available nationwide for a limited time.

Starting Monday, June 13, Chick-fil-A will bring back its popular peach milkshake for summer. The treat will be available nationwide for a limited time.

El Guerrero Mexican Grill Inc. in Pinellas Park, Florida, was required to pay $38,755 to six employees after it reportedly violated minimum wage and overtime requirements.

Peet's Coffee is now a sustainable coffee chain after six years of undergoing thorough farm and supply chain audits from a coffee industry nonprofit.

Franchise dessert shop Nestlé Toll House Café by Chip will be acquired by FAT Brands Inc. – a global multi-brand restaurant company. Growth plans have already been announced.

Arby’s Wagyu Steakhouse Burger patty is available on two new menu items: the Deluxe Deluxe Wagyu Steakhouse Burger and the Bacon Ranch Wagyu Steakhouse Burger.

Wendy’s and McDonald’s are being taken to court over the size of their beef patties 50 days after similar allegations were made against Burger King.

For a limited-time, New Yorkers will be able to order free lunch from Grubhub.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced it will take “important steps” to remedy the nation’s baby formula supply chain after American parents and pediatricians made their concerns known about the current formula shortage.

Chipotle announced it is testing a new steak option, Garlic Guajillo Steak, for a limited time in three markets.

San Francisco food company Amy's Kitchen is deadlocked as its workforce, leadership and a local union struggle for control of a factory.

Chick-fil-A announced the release of its new Cloudberry Sunjoy drink, which was tested in Augusta, Georgia, last fall.

The 1921 Slider is based on the first hamburger sold by the restaurant chain.

Since its removal in 2020, fans have been clamoring for the return of the Mexican Pizza.

The City Sweets line will include flavors based on iconic street food desserts from major cities

Panera is the first fast-casual chain to test the new CookRight Coffee system designed by Miso Robotics — the restaurant technology company that’s developing robotic automation tools to aid commercial kitchens.

The fast-food chain announced that the popular item will be returning to 6,900 participating locations.