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.
Martha Stewart launches line of cannabis munchies for dogs
Martha Stewart launched a line of cannabis-infused pet snacks and oils Tuesday.
Champagne loses its fizz as pandemic hits sales
Champagne fell flat last year, with sales tumbling as the pandemic forced drinking venues to close and celebratory events were put on ice
Olive Garden parent company to offer paid time off for employees to get COVID-19 vaccine
Darden Restaurant Inc., which owns Olive Garden, among others, is extending the offer to all of its employees.
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.
PepsiCo, Beyond Meat partner to develop plant-based snacks, drinks
The new partnership will leverage Beyond Meat’s development team and PepsiCo’s distribution and marketing channels, the companies said.
Gas service to remain shut off at Long Beach's Restauration despite Newsom lifting California's stay-at-home order
Gas service to Long Beach's Restauration will remain cut off despite California Gov. Gavin Newsom's decision to lift the state's Regional Stay at Home order on Monday.
Coca-Cola with Coffee launches nationwide with 2 options
The Coca-Cola Company has launched its newest caffeinated beverage nationwide.
Chipotle to air first Super Bowl ad, highlighting local farmers
The spot, which will run during the second quarter of Super Bowl LV, will showcase a young boy who is seen rhetorically asking, Can a Burrito Change the World?."
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
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.
Candy company paying $30 an hour to eat, review sweets
Candy Funhouse is seeking full and part time “candyologists” to sample and review candy for an appealing $30 per hour.
American Airlines launches wine delivery service
An American Airlines spokesperson told FOX Business the company hopes the new wine delivery program will bring in $40,000 to $50,000 in sales during the first quarter.
Dunkin’ testing salads, other health foods from trendy startup at select locations
Dunkin’ is trying something completely new, and it’s going to be green.
Instacart cutting 1,900 jobs as company ramps up scale, adds new service model
Instacart will begin offering its retail partners a new Partner Pick model, which will allow stores to rely on their own employees to utilize Instacart's technology and fulfill orders for customers.
Boston Market plans to open two restaurants per week: report
Get ready for more Boston Market.
DC Mayor Bowser confirms indoor bar and restaurant service to resume at 25% capacity starting Jan. 22
The move aligns with the end of an "Inauguration Pause" placed on the city's Phase 2 reopening activities due to "public health and safety" concerns following the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol.
Lidl to give extra $200 to employees who get COVID-19 vaccine
The Arlington, Virginia-based grocery chain joins Aldi's, Trader Joe's, Instacart, Dollar General in offering COVID-19 vaccination incentives to employees.
Checkers and Rally's to debut new look in summer 2021
Fast-food joints are headed to the future.