Papa Johns has already closed 44 restaurants across 17 states in 2026, and Texas has emerged as the hardest-hit market so far. The closures are part of a broader plan to eliminate about 300 underperforming North American stores by the end of 2027. Continue Reading
Red Lobster has permanently closed its Dickson City restaurant, ending about 25 years in the Scranton-area market after the chain’s 2024 Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The company has not released a comprehensive list explaining whether more Pennsylvania closures are planned. Continue Reading
Burger chains including Five Guys and Red Robin are trimming locations in 2026 as operators respond to weaker traffic, inflation and higher labor costs. Some closures are confirmed city by city, while companies have not released full state-by-state lists. Continue Reading
A Farmer Boys franchisee tied to the California burger chain filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in April 2026, according to court-related reporting. The filing points to a broader squeeze on regional restaurant operators facing expensive financing, higher labor costs, and softer consumer demand. Continue Reading
Summer can punish grocery budgets fast, especially when heat, demand, and supply swings collide. Freezing a few strategic staples now can help you lock in lower prices, reduce waste, and avoid paying peak-season premiums later. Continue Reading
Shrinkflation is changing what shoppers get for their money, often without a dramatic shelf-price jump. These seven everyday products show how smaller packages can quietly raise the real cost of routine purchases. Continue Reading
On The Border’s Chapter 11 filing in March 2025 led to a much smaller national footprint, and California no longer has any company-owned locations. Two franchise-operated restaurants in San Diego County remain open. Continue Reading
Nara Organics has recalled all lots of its Whole Milk Organic Powdered Infant Formula after federal officials linked three infant botulism cases to babies in California, Pennsylvania, and Washington. The FDA said the investigation remains ongoing and testing has not yet confirmed the bacteria in the formula itself. Continue Reading
Grocery inflation has cooled from its peak, but several pantry categories are still under pressure. These 9 shelf-stable staples offer long storage life, everyday usefulness, and smart protection against future price hikes. Continue Reading
The federal SUN Bucks program provides $120 per eligible child to help families buy groceries during summer break. Many households qualify automatically through school meal, SNAP, or Medicaid enrollment. Continue Reading