Tyson Foods is restructuring its beef business by closing plants in Illinois and Utah and pursuing a sale of its Pasco-area Washington facility. The move comes as the company faces a historically tight U.S. cattle supply and rising livestock costs. Continue Reading
Red Lobster has closed more U.S. restaurants as part of what it calls a “right-sizing” effort tied to its post-bankruptcy turnaround. The seafood chain now lists 484 domestic locations, down sharply from its pre-bankruptcy footprint. Continue Reading
A major Qdoba franchisee based in Pennsylvania has defaulted on a $20 million loan tied to 41 restaurants, and a court-appointed receiver is now positioned to take control of those assets. The case could reshape operations across several states while customers wait to learn which locations, if any, may change hands. Continue Reading
General Mills spent years pushing through higher prices, then reset pricing across much of its lineup to win shoppers back. The problem was that consumers, retailers, and category trends had already moved on. Continue Reading
The Trump administration says more imported beef will ease pressure on grocery bills, but economists and industry analysts say the move is too narrow to meaningfully cut burger prices. Tight cattle supplies, processing costs, and restaurant markups are still doing most of the pricing. Continue Reading
Marmalade Cafe, a longtime Los Angeles-area all-day dining chain, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on September 2 after closing its Santa Monica and Calabasas restaurants in August. Court records and industry reporting show four locations remain open as the company restructures. Continue Reading
Wendy’s added a new marketing chief as part of its 2026 leadership reset, while Pizza Hut officially completed its separation from Yum Brands. The two moves point to different strategies for reviving legacy restaurant chains facing slower traffic and changing consumer spending. Continue Reading
In the Netherlands, an early evening meal is a long-standing social norm shaped by work schedules, household routines, and cultural expectations. The practice is not a formal national event, but it remains one of the country’s most recognizable dining habits. Continue Reading
Even loyal fast-food regulars have their breaking point. For one former Burger King fan, these six menu items miss on value, texture, consistency, or flavor often enough to fall off the order list for good. Continue Reading
New research suggests general intelligence is linked to deeper wine knowledge, even after accounting for wine jobs and drinking habits. The findings point to learning ability, not just exposure, as a factor in who builds specialized expertise. Continue Reading