More than three years after one of the most talked-about consumer boycotts in recent history, Bud Light is beginning to stabilize, even as it continues to trail its once-dominant position in the U.S. beer market. The brand's parent company, Anheuser-Busch InBev, has reported stronger overall business results in recent quarters, fueled by growth from other beer brands and international markets. However, Bud Light itself [...]
Beloved chicken chain brings back fan-favorite menu items—including one sandwich customers wait all year for
For Chick-fil-A fans, summer isn't just about longer days—it's also the return of some of the chain's most requested menu items. The popular chicken restaurant has refreshed its seasonal lineup, bringing back several customer favorites alongside a new beverage option for a limited time. Fan favorites make their return Leading the summer menu (which started June 8) is the Honey Pepper Pimento Chicken Sandwich, [...]
Popular restaurant chain franchisee files for bankruptcy after mounting financial pressures
A franchisee of one of America's best-known buffet chains is back in bankruptcy court less than two years after its first restructuring attempt failed. Despite the filing, the restaurant plans to keep serving customers while it works through its financial troubles. Conroe Corral Murphy LLC, which operates a single Golden Corral restaurant in Conroe, Texas, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy [...]
The Chick-fil-A tradition that continues to divide customers
For millions of Americans, grabbing a meal from Chick-fil-A has become part of their weekly routine. But one long-standing company policy continues to spark frustration among customers: every Chick-fil-A restaurant is closed on Sundays. The policy, established by founder S. Truett Cathy when he opened the first restaurant in 1946, was intended to give employees and franchise operators a guaranteed day to rest, spend time [...]
3 major restaurant chains quietly shrinking their California footprint
Three major restaurant chains have recently shrunk their California footprint—signaling that even well-known brands are rethinking where they operate as costs remain elevated and consumer habits continue to shift. From burger chains to casual dining restaurants, a combination of rising labor expenses, softer traffic and changing dining preferences has led several companies to close underperforming locations across the [...]
Biggest food bankruptcies of 2026: Restaurant giants, iconic brands, and franchise operators hit financial trouble
The food industry has seen a wave of high-profile bankruptcies this year, affecting everyone from major restaurant companies to regional franchise operators. While some businesses are using Chapter 11 to restructure and stay open, others have sold assets or closed locations as rising costs and changing consumer habits continue to pressure the industry. FAT Brands tops the list Perhaps the year's biggest filing came [...]
