Little Caesars has built much of its identity around low-cost pizza, even as fans regularly debate how it stacks up against competitors. We have previously rounded up pizza chains some diners prefer to Little Caesars, but a recent Reddit thread asks a more basic question: is the price advantage still obvious? In a September 15 Reddit post, a customer returning after a long break said, “I didn’t expect it to be so expensive [...]
Colorado’s second Buc-ee’s clears a major hurdle—but it still isn’t approved
The effort to build a second Buc-ee’s in Colorado has taken another major turn. A previous update on the proposed Colorado Buc-ee’s ended with a Buc-ee’s-linked company buying the disputed site near Interstate 25; now El Paso County has ruled that the proposed use fits the property’s existing zoning. On August 27, the El Paso County Board of County Commissioners decided that the proposed Buc-ee’s qualifies as an allowed use [...]
Frozen food company to close New Jersey plant, affecting 168 workers
A frozen food manufacturer known for its veggie burgers and plant-based products is preparing to shut down a New Jersey production facility. The closure will affect 168 employees as the company moves production operations to Kentucky Dr. Praeger’s to close Elmwood Park facility Dr. Praeger’s Sensible Foods plans to permanently close its manufacturing facility in Elmwood Park, New Jersey, and transition production [...]
PepsiCo cuts profit forecast as food and beverage giant deepens cost-cutting efforts
PepsiCo is intensifying its efforts to reduce costs as the food and beverage giant faces mounting pressure in North America. The company has lowered its full-year profit outlook, raising new questions about its turnaround strategy and the potential impact on workers across its operations. PepsiCo lowers its 2026 profit forecast PepsiCo lowered its full-year 2026 earnings outlook on October 8, citing persistent cost [...]
Iconic Washington waterfront restaurant closes after 45 years in business
Washington has lost another longtime dining landmark amid a difficult year for restaurants across the state. Arnies Restaurant on the Edmonds waterfront permanently closed after 45 years in business, surprising customers who arrived to find a closure notice on the door. The notice said the restaurant closed effective September 21, 2026, and blamed the current business climate for making continued operation impossible. FOX [...]
The 3 most beloved Illinois restaurants that are now gone
Illinois diners have endured another run of local restaurant losses after three treasured restaurants closed earlier this year. The latest group includes a five-decade Palatine institution, a longtime Chicago Thai restaurant and a much younger Oak Lawn brunch spot that quickly built a following. Their lifespans were dramatically different, but all three became gathering places with identities that went well beyond their menus. [...]
