Subway to bring back discounted footlong sandwiches
Subway is looking to appeal to value-seeking consumers by reintroducing its $6.99 footlong sandwich deal. The promotion goes live at U.S. restaurants starting Friday.
McDonald's CEO gives three predictions for restaurant biz in 2025
McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski on Wednesday offered up three predictions for trends that the quick-service restaurant industry could see this year.
Fast-food chain makes starchy comeback menu item permanent
A fast-food chain is once again making a carbohydrate side dish a staple on its menu after bringing it back this summer. It had been gone for three years.
Eggs are not the only expensive food: Beef prices are also on the rise
A lot of attention has been focused on high egg prices due to bird flu. However, the price of beef is also on the rise as production hasn't keep pace with demand.
McDonald's exec says no surcharges on eggs
McDonald’s won’t put a surcharge on eggs at its U.S. restaurants despite a nationwide shortage and higher prices caused by bird flu, according to an executive.
Egg prices predicted to jump over 40% in 2025: USDA
Economists predict that egg prices will surge more than 40% in 2025 as outbreaks of the highly pathogenic avian influenza continue to hinder the U.S. egg supply.
Expect more restaurant bankruptcies in 2025, expert says
A growing number of restaurant chains have fallen on hard times. A bankruptcy attorney expects this trend to continue, saying companies are saddled with debt.
Starbucks will remove these drinks from the menu soon
Starbucks is working to simplify its offerings and, come March 4, just over a dozen drinks will be taken off the coffeehouse chain’s menu.
Denny's adds surcharge to eggs amid nationwide shortage, price spike
A growing number of restaurants are adding surcharges as the cost of eggs continues to skyrocket due to outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza.
Walmart keeps store shelves stocked with eggs as shortage plagues retailers nationwide
The ongoing nationwide egg shortage has forced several companies to place purchasing restrictions on the product. Walmart is one of the retailers that hasn't done so, yet.
DoorDash to pay New York delivery workers nearly $17M for using tips to subsidize wages
DoorDash will pay nearly $17 million in a settlement after the food delivery platform used customer tips to subsidize the wages of New York delivery workers.
Starbucks to lay off over 1,000 corporate workers
Starbucks announced it was laying off over 1,000 corporate workers as it tries to simplify operations as part of its "Back to Starbucks" turnaround plan.
Americans take to raising their own chickens amid nationwide egg shortage
In the midst of the ongoing egg shortage that's left many grocery store shelves empty across the country, people are turning to raising their own chickens.
Border Patrol sees uptick in egg smuggling on southern border amid skyrocketing prices
People are trying to smuggle eggs across the southern border, authorities said, as prices continue to increase amid a shortage caused by the bird flu.
Is a bird flu vaccine for chickens coming soon?
Zoetis was granted a conditional license for its avian influenza vaccine for use in chickens. It's a step closer to fighting the bird flu outbreaks that continue to devastate flocks.
Chili's slimmed-down menu is winning, CEO says
Chili's has been working to reinvent itself over the past three years since Kevin Hochman, CEO of Chili's parent Brinker International, took the helm in 2022.
Dunkin' to stop charging customers extra for non-dairy milk alternatives
Dunkin' will no longer charge an extra fee for non-dairy milk substitutions, following suit with a decision made by competitor Starbucks a few months ago.
Budget grocery chain ALDI plans to open hundreds of U.S. stores amid recession fears
In a Feb. 7 announcement, ALDI announced that it is continuing its five-year expansion plan by adding 225 new locations across the U.S., mainly in the Southeast.
Coca-Cola introduces contender in prebiotic drink trend as ‘gut-healthy’ sodas gain popularity
Coca-Cola is entering its own contender in the trendy prebiotic soda category to compete with the popular "gut-healthy" sodas Olipop and Poppi.
Trader Joe's recalls frozen fruit product over 'foreign material' concerns: 'Please discard'
Trader Joe's is recalling its frozen Organic Acai Bowls "out of an abundance of caution" due to potential plastic contamination, the chain announced on Feb. 14.