FOOD

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.

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 is entering an agreement with Tropical Smoothie Cafe, which started in 1997 in Destin, Florida, to purchase the food chain for nearly $2 billion.

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 has closed 11 locations during bankruptcy restructuring after announcing new ownership. The company has restaurants in four states across the southeast.

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.

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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 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 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Shack Shack appeared to show shade at Chick-fil-A, offering a free chicken sandwich is a Sunday-only promotion.

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.

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.

Grocery prices surged 21% in the last three years, surpassing the overall 18% pace of inflation, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Amazon has decided to give up on its Just Walk Out program and switch over to “Dash Carts," which enables customers to scan and weigh items on the cart.

Some of the most recognizable names on Forbes list of new billionaires in 2024 are Taylor Swift and Earvin "Magic" Johnson, along with a fast-food giant founder.