Ohio is preparing to welcome its first Buc-ee’s travel center, and the company has already begun hiring ahead of the highly anticipated opening. Construction continues at the Huber Heights site as the massive convenience store and gas station moves closer to opening day, expected later this spring. Hiring underway ahead of opening Buc-ee’s has launched an active hiring push to staff the new Ohio location, with hundreds [...]
A West Virginia fine-dining favorite has served its final meal; owners cite economic conditions
A cherished destination for special occasions and fine cuisine in downtown Lewisburg has closed, leaving a notable gap in the city’s culinary scene. Longtime diners and visitors alike are mourning the loss of a restaurant that helped define the region’s food culture over the past decade. A beloved fine-dining spot shutters after decade of service After ten years of service, The French Goat officially closed its doors on [...]
Red Lobster isn’t done closing restaurants, CEO says
Red Lobster is preparing for additional restaurant closures as it continues restructuring following its bankruptcy filing and a significant wave of shutdowns over the past year, according to recent comments from the company’s chief executive. A smaller footprint after bankruptcy The casual-dining seafood chain filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in 2024, citing mounting debt, rising food and labor costs, and [...]
Inside the record wave of D.C. restaurant closures in 2025
Washington, D.C.’s dining scene endured one of its most difficult years in recent memory in 2025, as restaurant closures surged well beyond the prior year. Data from the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington shows 92 bars and restaurants closed in 2025, compared with 73 closures in 2024 — an increase of roughly 26% year over year. Tail Up Goat Tail Up Goat, the Michelin-starred Adams Morgan restaurant, closed [...]
Don’t be fooled: Why fewer ingredients doesn’t mean healthier food
Shoppers scanning grocery aisles are increasingly drawn to foods with short, simple ingredient lists. “Five ingredients or less” has become a powerful marketing hook — but nutrition experts say fewer ingredients don’t automatically make a product healthier. Short ingredient lists can still hide problems A short ingredient list can still include large amounts of sugar, saturated fat, or sodium. For example, a snack made [...]
Bankruptcy wave hits food and beverage industry, threatening thousands of jobs nationwide
A growing number of food and beverage companies have filed for bankruptcy over the past year, underscoring the financial strain caused by rising costs, shifting consumer behavior, and heavy debt loads. From legacy packaged-food brands to restaurant franchisors and coffee chains, recent filings reveal how widespread the pressure has become across the sector. Del Monte Foods Del Monte Foods, one of the most recognizable [...]
