America's top restaurants for customer satisfaction
Major U.S. steakhouse chains dominate full-service dining in the latest American Consumer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) Restaurant and Food Delivery Study 2024.
McDonald's $5 meal deal: Here's what you get
Under McDonald’s upcoming $5 meal deal, customers will get their pick of one of two sandwich options — a McDouble or a McChicken — plus small fries, four-piece McNuggets and a small soda.
Chipotle's 50-to-1 stock split on deck
Chipotle is spicing up its stock with its 50-for-1 split set to begin trading on Wednesday. The move will allow more investors access to the high-priced equity.
Canned coffee recalled over deadly toxin fears
Snapchill canned coffee products that were distributed nationwide are being been recalled after the FDA warned about an issue with the production process.
You'll never believe 16 Handles' unusual new frozen yogurt flavor: 'Make them smile'
16 Handles, a frozen yogurt chain based in New York City, announced its newest flavor: French fry. This limited-time offering features real potato pieces.
Darius Rucker uncorks the truth about the wine industry in latest side hustle: 'About making a good product'
Grammy award-winning country artist Darius Rucker is adding wine to his liquor cabinet of side businesses, but for him, it's not just about cashing in on a career opportunity.
Restaurant owner exposes harsh reality of doing business in California: 'An unhealthy ecosystem'
Los Angeles restaurant owner Mollie Engelhart sounds the alarm on California's red-hot political climate and the impact it is having on her business.
Olive Garden raising menu prices again
Popular Italian restaurant chain Olive Garden expects to raise prices "more in line with inflation" moving forward, parent company Darden said in its earnings call this week.
Vitamix recalls 569K blender parts over laceration risk
The recall, announced Thursday, applies to approximately 569,000 Vitamix Ascent Series and Venturist Series blending containers and blade bases, the CPSC said.
More than a dozen Indiana Pizza Huts abruptly closed
The now-closed 15 Pizza Hut restaurants were located across northwestern Indiana and run by franchisee EYM Group, The Times of Northwest Indiana reported late last week.
US halts inspections of popular fruits from Mexico over security concerns: USDA
The U.S. government is temporarily halting inspections of avocado and mango imports from Michoacán, a Mexican state that is a hotbed of violence and drug cartel activity.
Cocoa prices continue to spike: What's driving costs higher?
Cocoa prices continue to surge an eye-popping amount, with factors like weather, disease and market speculation playing a role in the spike. Cocoa is chocolate's key ingredient.
Drink coffee? 5 most expensive states for a cup of Joe, according to sales data
Coffee is big business across America, and a recent study details the most expensive states to purchase a cup of Joe, as well as influential price factors.
Sam Adams founder loaning to businesses banks won’t touch
Sam Adams founder, Jim Koch, has been giving loans to entrepreneurs that have a hard time securing capital. He knows all too well what its like to be in their shoes.
Charcoal company gives away 50K free barbecues to Americans in food-insecure communities
The Good Charcoal Company CEO Ben Jablonski discussed the initiative to feed Americans in food-insecure communities across the country and shared details of his eco-friendly charcoal product.
Mike Rowe backs Chick-fil-A's $35 skills summer camp that was slammed as 'child labor': 'God bless them'
MikeRoweWorks Foundation CEO Mike Rowe reacts to Chick-fil-A's controversial kids summer camp, which aims to teach unique skills at only $35 a week.
California’s $20 minimum wage led to fast-food price hikes, lower customer traffic, study shows
Since California's new minimum wage law went into effect on April 1, menu prices at fast-food restaurants has surged and foot traffic has slowed, according to new data.
California brewery named winner of Samuel Adams' craft beer competition
The newest champion of Sam Adams' annual craft beer competition, the Brewing & Business Experienceship, has been named. The brewers will be privy to capital and mentorship.
Waffle House will raise wages for tipped workers amid labor advocacy efforts
Waffle House is increasing pay for its U.S. workers to at least $3 per hour in June after a year-long push from labor advocates who've argued employee wages are far too low
16 Handles founder Solomon Choi dies at 44
Solomon Choi's famed 16 Handles grew to 40 locations internationally before he sold the franchise in 2022 to its largest franchiser, Neil Hershman.