Wendy’s is still one of the country’s biggest burger chains, but longtime customers are increasingly tying their disappointment to years of menu, pricing and in-store changes. Company filings and earnings updates show the brand is now trying to reverse softer sales with a U.S. turnaround plan. Continue Reading
Shoppers often fixate on the sticker price and miss the label detail that reveals the true deal. Serving size, package size, and unit price together can quietly determine whether a food costs far more than it appears. Continue Reading
More diners are spotting service charges, wellness fees, and other line items on restaurant checks. What looks like a small billing tweak is actually a major shift in how restaurants cover labor, delivery, and rising operating costs. Continue Reading
A large six-month avocado trial produced a far more nuanced result than many people expected. Instead of dramatic weight loss or sweeping metabolic changes, researchers found smaller but still meaningful shifts in diet quality, gut health, and cardiovascular markers. Continue Reading
Gastroenterologists and federal digestive health guidance point to seven daily habits that can affect how easily the body has a bowel movement the next morning. The advice is familiar but specific: fiber, fluids, movement, timing, sleep, stress control, and responding to the body’s urge all play a measurable role. Continue Reading
Three locally rooted New Mexico food and drink businesses closed in late June, with confirmed shutdowns in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque and Albuquerque. Reports point to rising costs, a relocation decision and unresolved downtown business pressures. Continue Reading
Chick-fil-A is often viewed as a lighter fast-food option, but its own nutrition data shows some menu items are high in calories, sodium, fat, or sugar. Three offerings in particular stand out for customers comparing meals on nutrition, not reputation. Continue Reading
Food companies are using artificial intelligence to track social posts, menus and retail activity in an effort to identify the next breakout flavor before it goes mainstream. The shift is changing how quickly brands develop products and how consumers encounter new food trends. Continue Reading
Target’s loyalty tools now bundle automatic deals, personalized bonuses, stackable coupons and a standing 5% card discount, but many shoppers still miss savings that require a quick check in the app. Company help pages and corporate materials show several offers are available beyond the shelf price. Continue Reading
Walmart’s latest summer Rollbacks include sharp price cuts on ground beef, cherries, corn and soda, but the savings vary by item and by comparison to private-label alternatives. The July 6 announcement also paired grocery markdowns with broader price investments across thousands of products. Continue Reading