Food and Drinks

Fast-casual restaurant Salad and Go announced it will close dozens of locations to concentrate efforts on operations in the Dallas metro area and Oklahoma.

Darden Restaurants is experimenting with a lighter portion menu at Olive Garden locations, featuring reduced-size versions of chicken parmigiana and other entrées.

Grocery store chain Publix is launching new locations on Wednesday in Georgia and South Carolina, bringing its total September openings to nine stores.

Jerry Greenfield leaves Ben & Jerry's as tensions with Unilever escalate over the ice cream brand's position on Gaza and accusations of being silenced.

Costco warns customers across 12 states to dispose of recalled Prosecco bottles immediately by wrapping in towels and plastic bags to prevent glass injury.

Good & Gather Southwest-Style Burrito Bowl Blend products sold at Target stores nationwide are being recalled for potentially containing undeclared shrimp.

Cracker Barrel eliminated DEI programs and suspended plans for restaurant remodels following customer backlash over a logo change.

Albertsons announces closure of 12 Safeway locations in three states by early November following the merger of two divisions into the new Mountain West Division.

Brian Niccol marks one year as Starbucks CEO with improved mobile ordering times and announces thousands of store redesigns planned for 2026.

Starbucks worker speaks out about verbal abuse from customers and increased stress from company policies as union contract negotiations stall.

Heineken brought back its limited-edition L0VE.L0VE nonalcoholic beer cans at the U.S. Open, with plans to expand distribution nationwide beyond the tournament.

Trump posted an AI-generated video mocking Cracker Barrel's controversial logo rebranding effort that removed the "old timer" before the company reversed course.

Fast-food giant McDonald's launches Extra Value Meals offering 15% discounts on meal bundles, which industry experts say could trigger competitor responses.

Laurent Freixe stepped down as Nestlé CEO following investigations into his undisclosed romantic relationship that breached company conduct codes.

Steak 'n Shake, which has been targeting Cracker Barrel on social media, said the company's president and CEO Julie Felss Masino lacks "skin in the game"

McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski warned of a "two-tier economy" as the company reintroduced its Extra Value Meals to draw budget-conscious customers.

Constellation Brands cuts fiscal year outlook as the importer of Corona and Modelo faces declining beer sales amid challenging economic conditions and weak consumer demand.

Nestlé removes CEO Laurent Freixe over inappropriate workplace relationship and appoints Philipp Navratil as new chief executive officer.

Third-largest U.S. convenience store Casey's offers 40% off pizzas on Saturdays as breakfast pizza gains cult following among college football fans.

Cracker Barrel's logo flip-flop sparked a nationwide conversation about the importance of understanding the brand and its core customers.