Prominent comedian says COVID fees and credit card surcharges are no joke
Sebastian Maniscalco slammed two fees he encountered while eating at a restaurant last week. They were a COVID fee and credit card surcharge.
Teamsters call for nationwide boycott of Molson Coors amid labor dispute
The Teamsters union is calling for a nationwide boycott of Molson Coors amid stalled talks with striking workers, asking that beer drinkers switch to Anheuser-Busch products.
Gourmet cookie company Last Crumb doubles down on controversial social media posts on Easter Sunday
Social media users unfollowed Last Crumb, LA-based cookie company, this weekend following controversial social media posts regarded as "disrespectful" on Easter Sunday.
Taco Bell, Pizza Hut going 'AI-first' with fast-food innovations
Fast-food giant Yum! Brands, operator of Pizza Hut and Taco Bell, is reportedly looking at artificial intelligence opportunities in its restaurants.
California's $20 minimum wage for fast-food workers goes into effect
A new law raising the minimum wage of fast-food workers in California to $20 an hour went into effect Monday. It applies to restaurants with at least 60 locations nationwide.
These fruits, vegetables have most pesticide contamination among produce, study finds
The Environmental Working Group announced their annual roundup of the "dirty dozen" of fruits and vegetables that are the most contaminated with pesticides.
Restaurant owner fears California minimum wage law is 'a silent tax' on consumers, 'collapsing' businesses
Restaurants are being forced to lay off employees and charge $26 for a burger meal due to California's Gavin Newsom-approved minimum wage, which goes into effect Monday.
Trader Joe's wins legal victory after judge issues decision in dark chocolate lawsuit
A U.S. District judge in California dismissed most of a lawsuit against Trader Joe's on Wednesday. The proposed class action alleged that certain chocolate products were unsafe.
Easter candy choices across the US: Here are the most popular picks on DoorDash
DoorDash has revealed the most popular Easter candy in every state across America. What does your state think of your favorite, festive holiday treat? Here are consumer insights.
Hershey's new Cadbury Bunny is a rescue raccoon from Florida
Louie, a Miami-based pet raccoon, was recently named the winner of the 2024 Cadbury Bunny Tryouts from The Hershey Company, defeating a cat named Loki in the final vote.
Taco Bell charging for sauce packets part of 'new cantina chicken menu'
Taco Bell is charging customers who do not purchase an item from its new cantina chicken menu or those who want more than one packet for new sauce packets.
Trader Joe's changes grocery item price for the first time in 20 years
Trader Joe's increased the price of its bananas for the first time in over two decades saying the company reached a "point where this change was necessary."
McDonald's to sell Krispy Kreme doughnuts nationwide
McDonald's will add another sweet treat to its menu offerings by expanding its partnership with Krispy Kreme. It will sell the doughnuts nationwide by 2026.
Costco will crack down on non-members eating at food courts
Costco will enforce a requirement that food court patrons have a Costco membership card starting in a couple weeks, according to reports. It will reportedly impact exterior food courts.
Dunkin' celebrates spring with limited-edition 'Short King' beverage
Dunkin’ is celebrating the start of "Short King Spring" by renaming its small regular iced coffee to "The Short King."
Chick-fil-A set to switch from antibiotic-free chicken
Chick-fil-A shared Thursday it would be reintroducing antibiotics to its chicken later this spring after having previously gone antibiotic-free in 2014.
Boy, 12, taken to hospital after he was mistakenly served alcohol at Outback Steakhouse
A 12-year-old boy was rushed to a hospital after he was mistakenly served an alcoholic beverage at an Outback Steakhouse in Michigan and had a reaction.
Keurig introduces new pod design that lacks one significant trait
Keurig Dr. Pepper has a single-serve Keurig coffee pod that doesn’t have any plastic in the pipeline. It is called the 'K-Round' and also doesn't have aluminum.
Over 440,000 Starbucks-branded cups recalled over burn, laceration hazards
Nestle USA is recalling 440,500 mugs included in a 2023 Holiday Starbucks-branded gift set, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said in a notice Thursday.
Starbucks sued by California residents who claim company discriminates against lactose-intolerant customers
California residents are suing Starbucks and claim that the company is violating discrimination laws by charging customers extra for nondairy milk products.