Oakland Taco Bells shutter indoor dining options in response to rising crime: report
Four Taco Bell fast-food restaurants in the Oakland, California area are halting indoor dining because of the rising crime rate in the city.
Alfredo pasta sauces from viral NYC restaurant Carbone now available on grocery store shelves
Carbone Fine Food is releasing its Classic Alfredo and Roasted Garlic Alfredo pasta sauces, the brand announced on Monday. It is affiliated with the viral NYC restaurant.
Campbell's releases new tomato soup flavor inspired by beloved comfort dish: 'Classic pairing'
Campbell's is debuting its limited-time Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup product, claiming that the soup product's taste can be altered by adding either milk or water.
Sephora's Beauty Insider program: How to maximize your benefits
Sephora's Beauty Insider is a loyalty program offering rewards to customers. The program also offers exclusive promotions and early bird access to sales.
How It Started... How It's Going: Prices of eggs, milk, steak up since Biden took office
An examination of the prices of eggs, milk and steak over the previous three years shows how grocery store items are more expensive because of inflation.
Discount grocer ALDI to open 800 new stores across US in multi-year expansion plan
Low-cost grocer ALDI announced Thursday it will be adding 800 locations across America under a $9 billion expansion plan that will be completed by the end of 2028.
Applebee's, IHOP parent weighing joint restaurants for US market
Dine Brands Global is "contemplat[ing] introducing this concept" of joint IHOP-Applebee’s restaurants in America, CEO John Peyton told analysts and investors last week.
Five Guys' prices spark outrage after $24 receipt goes viral: 'Highway robbery'
Social media users debated whether or not Five Guys burgers were worth the price after a $24 receipt — which only included one burger, fries and a soda — went viral.
Hidden Valley Ranch launches Cheez-It-flavored dressing, ‘Cheezy Ranch’
Hidden Valley Ranch and Cheez-It have teamed up to create Cheezy Ranch. Plus, six new ranch flavors are planned for release this spring. Here are the details.
Companies can claim yogurt reduces diabetes risk, FDA says
The FDA said it doesn't object to qualified claims that yogurt may reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes. But companies have to be careful not to mislead consumers with their wording.
California GOP calls for investigation into Newsom’s ties to Panera franchisee exempt from minimum wage law
GOP lawmakers are calling on the Attorney General to investigate Gov. Gavin Newsom’s ties to a Panera Bread franchisee and the restaurant’s exemption from the state’s minimum wage.
Trader Joe's steamed chicken soup dumplings recalled, could contain pieces of hard plastic
Trader Joe’s is recalling over 61,000 pounds of their steamed chicken soup dumplings due to the possible contamination of hard plastic from a pen.
Four-state meat recall after life-threatening allergen found in products
Nearly 670 pounds of raw meat products are being recalled amid concerns they may contain sesame, a potentially life-threatening allergen.
Gavin Newsom, billionaire donor rip 'absurd' suggestion they mutually benefited from minimum wage exemption
Gavin Newsom and one of his longtime donors are pushing back on a report the two benefited from an exemption to the state's new $20 minimum wage for fast-food workers.
Panera announces major menu changes set to debut next month
Panera said Thursday it has a major menu update coming in April, including nine new dishes. Some of the food it already offers will get enhanced too.
Major California mall places restrictions on times minors can shop unsupervised after teenage brawl
New rules are now in place for minors wanting to visit the Del Amo Fashion Center in the Los Angeles area after a massive teenage disturbance in December.
Burger King trolls Wendy's with 'no urge to surge' promo for free Whopper
Burger King mocked fast-food rival Wendy’s after the restaurant chain made news with rumors of controversial “price surging," which the company has since denied.
Hot sauce boom driven by healthy eating
Plant-based recipe choices and healthier eating is causing hot sauce sales across the U.S. to soar with a projected growth of over $2 billion by 2030.
Major Gavin Newsom donor benefitting from California $20 minimum wage exemption pushed by governor: report
Billionaire Greg Flynn, a major donor to Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom, is benefitting from an exemption to the state's new $20 minimum wage regulations.
Wendy's backtracks on surge-pricing after CEO touched off firestorm with 'dynamic pricing' announcement
Fast food staple Wendy's claimed that it will not use “surge pricing" at its restaurants after a controversy over variable pricing was reported out in media outlets.


















