McDonald's looking to beef up with larger burgers
McDonald's CFO Ian Borden said the fast-food giant has a "larger" burger in the works that it will offer "in a few markets later this year."
The history of Costco: How Jim Sinegal went from grocery bagger to redefining members-only retail
Costco, boasting bulk sales of discounted, big-brand goods, has dominated warehouse-style, member-exclusive retail for decades. Here's how that came to be.
Prices at California Chipotle, McDonald's and other fast-food chains are rising following minimum wage hike
Prices at Chipotle, McDonald's and other fast-food giants in California are rising after a minimum wage hike went into effect in the state.
The history of Walmart: How one man built a retail empire
First opened in 1962 by Sam Walton, Walmart quickly exploded into a retail empire turning over hundreds of billions of dollars in revenue. Here is a look at how he built it.
Butter lovers to have new Ritz cracker offering in limited-edition flavor, plus gold-bar opportunity
Ritz has announced a new limited-edition "Buttery-er Flavored Crackers" snack offering, which hits store shelves April 29, 2024 — along with a contest starting May 1 to win a 24-karat gold bar.
Blackstone set to purchase Tropical Smoothie Cafe for nearly $2 billion
Blackstone is entering an agreement with Tropical Smoothie Cafe, which started in 1997 in Destin, Florida, to purchase the food chain for nearly $2 billion.
The history of Chick-fil-A: How a Southern restaurant chain became a culinary icon
Chick-fil-A is a popular fast-food chain recognized for its hospitality and quality. The restaurant has a rich history dating back to its founding in 1967.
Tijuana Flats, Tex-Mex restaurant in 4 states, closing 11 locations, filing for bankruptcy
Tijuana Flats has closed 11 locations during bankruptcy restructuring after announcing new ownership. The company has restaurants in four states across the southeast.
Passover's dietary restrictions led to new market demographic for Jewish food company: gluten-free consumers
The Jewish food company Mansichewitz noticed that people who kept gluten-free diets had a demand for kosher-for-Passover items far beyond the holiday.
10 ways to save money at the grocery store before you're shocked in the checkout line
Are you shopping on a tight budget? Follow these tips, like using coupons and meal planning to keep your grocery bill low and your savings high.
Starbucks unveils new cold drink cups with 20% less plastic
Starbucks unveiled a new line of cold drink cups made with less plastic that the company says will reduce 13.5 million pounds of plastic waste annually.
Wendy's launching free fries promotion for Fridays
Wendy's revealed it will be debuting a Friday-specific promotion this week that will offer fast-food eaters a free order of french fries. It will keep the promo all year.
Costco takes on rival Trader Joe's by offering popular frozen dish for sale
Costco is expanding its frozen dish section with kimbap, the product's manufacturer has confirmed. A similar item has been very popular at Trader Joe's.
Red Lobster considering bankruptcy filing: report
Red Lobster is considering filing for bankruptcy to restructure its finances to address debt and costly leases after bringing in a new CEO with experience leading turnarounds.
Labor group demands California's $20 minimum wage for fast food workers extend to all sectors
A fair wage advocacy group is demanding that California’s new $20 minimum wage law for fast workers be extended to all sectors across the state.
McDonald's $25 'deal' goes viral; users blame California's minimum-wage increase: 'Your new normal'
A TikTok user recently uploaded a viral video showing how McDonald's prices in California have risen around the time of the recent minimum-wage increase.
These 5 popular fast-food chains went out of business, but why?
Gimmicks, regional popularity and expansion are not always enough to keep a fast-food franchise afloat. These five once-beloved businesses were all forced to close shop.
Shake Shack shades Chick-fil-A with free chicken sandwich on Sundays: 'Eat More Antibiotic-Free Chicken'
Shack Shack appeared to show shade at Chick-fil-A, offering a free chicken sandwich is a Sunday-only promotion.
Pet food company to pay a cat lover $10K to cuddle with kittens, raise support for adoption shelters
A national animal welfare organization and a pet food company are offering one cat lover $10K to cuddle with cats and support adoption shelters for kittens in need.
99 Cents Only chain closing all 371 locations nationwide
The California-based dollar store chain 99 Cents Only is closing all of its retail locations nationwide due to financial burdens that have forced the company to liquidate its stock and real estate.