The parent company of Bravo! Italian Kitchen and Brio Italian Grille filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection amid widespread financial distress in the casual dining sector.

Keurig Dr Pepper will acquire Dutch firm JDE Peet's in an $18 billion deal and plans to split up its beverage and coffee units into two independent companies.

Blue Bell voluntarily recalls ice cream distributed across 16 states after employee discovers labeling error with undeclared nuts in Moo-llennium Crunch.

Erik Russell, a former Cracker Barrel employee who now works as a brand designer, said the company committed "one of the cardinal branding sins" when changing its logo.

Chris Kempczinski marks a major milestone of 10 years at McDonald's, discussing career twists and expressing commitment to continue leading the company.

Cracker Barrel joins Target, Bud Light and other companies facing public outcry over corporate decisions as its new logo change triggers investor unease.

Consumer spending on live sporting events is up 25% compared to pre-pandemic levels and benefiting surrounding restaurants and bars, a Bank of America Institute report found.

German grocer Lidl is pushing forward with plans to expand its presence in New York even with New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's government-run grocery store proposal.

Cracker Barrel hosted a pop-up event in Manhattan that included line dancing and live country music as it faces criticism for its new simplified logo design.

Nostalgia-focused snack company Rewind recently introduced battery-flavored chips with acidic zing and metallic notes. The snacks are available in Dutch retailers, but Americans can request samples.

McDonald's reduces combo meal prices to address consumer affordability concerns, offering $5 breakfast and $8 Big Mac specials as part of value strategy.

Shrimp from Indonesia contaminated with man-made Cesium-137 found at US ports, FDA warns consumers not to eat Great Value frozen shrimp.

Membership warehouse chain Costco completed a nationwide transition to Coca-Cola products in food courts, ending an 11-year partnership with PepsiCo that began in 2013.

Boar's Head established a food safety council and appoints a new safety officer the company prepares to reopen its Virginia plant that was linked to deadly listeria outbreak.

Dollar General issued a voluntary recall of instant coffee sold in its stores across the country over potential glass contamination that was flagged by a customer.

Walmart expands associate discount card program to cover 95% of regularly priced store items, adding all food categories effective immediately.

Amazon announces same-day delivery expansion for perishable items including seafood, baked goods and produce across 1,000+ U.S. cities to compete with rivals.

Kellogg's signs first legally binding agreement to eliminate toxic artificial food colorings from popular cereals following Texas investigation.

AriZona founder Don Vultaggio warns the company may raise prices for the first time in decades if Trump's 50% aluminum tariffs take effect.

Applebee's and IHOP combined restaurants feature streamlined 105-item menus and cross-trained staff, creating a more efficient and profitable business model.