Taco Bell is working to reassure customers after a multistate cyclospora outbreak linked to contaminated shredded lettuce prompted the company to remove the affected ingredient from restaurants nationwide. While the chain acted quickly, history shows that recovering from a food safety crisis takes more than pulling a single ingredient from menus. Other restaurant chains have recovered Several major restaurant brands have [...]
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Beloved Arizona Italian restaurant closes for good after 24 years in business
Another longtime neighborhood restaurant has quietly served its last meal, marking the end of an era for loyal customers who made it a favorite gathering place for more than two decades. Bell' Italia, a family-owned Italian restaurant in Phoenix's Ahwatukee neighborhood, has permanently closed after 24 years, leaving regulars to say goodbye to a local staple known for its East Coast-style pizzas, pasta dishes and welcoming [...]
Ohio food service supplier lays off 64 workers as Toledo facility changes hands
A long-running Ohio manufacturing operation that supplied branded drinkware and beverage products reduced its workforce this spring, with dozens of employees losing their jobs as the company transitioned ownership of a Toledo facility. The layoffs came as the plant changed hands, although a portion of the workforce was expected to remain employed under the new operator. Layoffs were tied to facility sale According to [...]
Cracker Barrel is opening new restaurants—here’s where the popular chain is expanding
Cracker Barrel may be best known for its rocking chairs, country store and homestyle comfort food, but the iconic restaurant chain isn't standing still. As part of a broader effort to strengthen its business, the company is opening new locations in growing communities while investing in updates designed to attract both loyal guests and first-time visitors. The latest openings signal that, despite challenges facing the [...]
The 5 most surprising restaurant closures to hit Arizona this year
Arizona's restaurant industry experienced several unexpected losses in 2026 as longtime neighborhood favorites and newer concepts alike closed their doors. Whether driven by redevelopment, financial pressures, or changing business priorities, these five closures surprised diners across the Grand Canyon State. 1. Old Heidelberg Bakery After serving Phoenix for 57 years, Old Heidelberg Bakery closed its doors in April. [...]
Beloved North Carolina BBQ restaurant closes after decades, but one tradition will live on
For generations of local families, it was more than just a place to grab barbecue. It was where birthdays were celebrated, community events were catered and familiar faces gathered over plates of smoked pork and Southern comfort food. Now, Boss Hog BBQ in Sherrills Ford has officially closed its doors, ending a decades-long run that made it a fixture in North Carolina's Lake Norman area. The family-owned restaurant served [...]
