FOOD

Yum! Brands plans to close roughly 250 Pizza Hut locations in the U.S. as part of a broader brand reset, even as the chain continues expanding internationally.

Cracker Barrel clarified its employee dining policy after viral reports claimed workers must eat exclusively at company restaurants during business travel.

Waffle House transforms into a romantic candlelit dining experience for Valentine's Day with reservations available at 218 locations nationwide.

Bahama Breeze is shrinking its footprint as Darden Restaurants plans permanent closures and a phased conversion of remaining locations into other brands.

McDonald's partners with Paramount Caviar to offer limited-edition McNugget caviar kits featuring Baerii Sturgeon caviar and $25 Arch Cards beginning Feb. 10.

Costco's Tillamook cheese blocks offer incredible savings at just 28 cents per ounce, beating competitors by up to 34 cents per ounce for smart shoppers.

Trader Joe's beat Publix in the American Customer Satisfaction Index 2026 supermarket rankings after the two chains previously tied in 2025.

Steak 'n Shake pledges $1,000 matching contributions to "Trump Accounts" for employees' children born between 2025 and 2028, joining corporate support initiative.

FAT Brands files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection with $1.3 billion debt, affecting Fatburger, Johnny Rockets, Twin Peaks and 16 other restaurant chains.

McDonald's brings back beloved Changeables Happy Meal toys after decades, featuring 16 transforming robots and dinosaurs for nostalgic fans everywhere.

Amazon announced it's closing all Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh stores to focus on Whole Foods expansion, citing a lack of "distinctive customer experience."

Grocery stores nationwide face empty shelves as Americans rush to prepare for a massive winter storm threatening over 200 million people this weekend.

Here are some essential supplies to stock up on as a massive winter storm is expected to affect more than 40 states and over 235 million people this weekend.

Dairy Queen to launch four new drinks in February with DQ Sparklers and DQ Coolers featuring lemonade and pineapple lemonade with Tajin flavors.

Why do the medium fries cost $4.70, but the large is only $5? Fast-food restaurants use pricing psychology to boost profits and steer customers.

FDA warns shoppers to avoid certain Genova yellowfin tuna cans sold at major retailers due to manufacturing defect that could cause fatal food poisoning.

A Texas-based chain beat Amazon, Costco and Trader Joe's to claim the title of America's best grocery store for the fifth time in nine years.

Smithfield Foods purchases Nathan's Famous in a major food industry acquisition for $102 per share, resulting in a $450 million all-cash deal.

Yelp reveals its top 100 U.S. restaurants for 2026, with 65% offering meals under $30. Texas leads with 17 spots, followed by California and New York.

McDonald’s plans a 2026 overhaul with new locations, revamped drive-thrus, new menu items and expanded digital, AI, and loyalty tools.