Domino’s is still a giant in pizza, but more customers are quietly questioning whether the chain delivers the value it promises. Rising delivery costs, deal-driven pricing, and changing expectations are putting the brand under sharper scrutiny. Continue Reading
Size does not always equal supremacy in coffee, and America’s largest chains prove it. We ranked the country’s biggest players by balancing scale, convenience, menu strength, and the quality of the everyday coffee run. Continue Reading
From recalls and reformulations to price hikes and shrinking portions, several iconic American food brands are facing a familiar complaint from shoppers: they just do not taste, feel, or deliver value like they once did. Continue Reading
Voodoo Brewing Co.’s only Jacksonville location closed on September 15, and local reports tied the shutdown to a legal fight over more than $75,000 in unpaid rent. For Jacksonville diners and beer drinkers, that means one fewer brewpub in San Marco and another empty restaurant space. Continue Reading
Mission Foods plans to permanently close its Pueblo, Colorado, tortilla plant on October 13, 2026, after stopping production on August 14. The shutdown affects 90 workers and could reshape where some Southern Colorado families see the brand move through local distribution. Continue Reading
Researchers and companies in Australia and the U.K. are moving spent coffee grounds from cafes toward bricks, panels and concrete, with some projects already in pilot use. For households, it is one more sign that food waste from daily routines may end up in home building materials rather than landfills. Continue Reading
Chef Patrick O’Connell’s first memoir, Main, Middle & Gay, went on sale September 15, 2026. The title comes from the three streets that frame the Inn at Little Washington, tying the book directly to one of America’s best-known restaurant destinations. Continue Reading
Starbucks said it will close about 250 coffeehouses in North America later this week after reviewing stores that could not meet financial goals or fit its updated cafe model. The company has not released a public list of the specific locations. Continue Reading
Burger King said it is still testing voice AI in about 50 to 70 drive-thrus, but it is changing course after finding some customers want an easier way to order from a person. The shift matters for families because drive-thru speed only helps if ordering still feels simple. Continue Reading
TIG Reaper, a seven-unit Dave’s Hot Chicken franchisee, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Sept. 21 and says Bank Midwest interfered with a proposed sale worth about $30 million. The restaurants remain open, but the case shows how franchise debt fights can spill into everyday dining options for local families. Continue Reading