A major operator of a popular Mexican fast-food chain is seeking bankruptcy protection, putting dozens of restaurants under pressure. The franchisee has already closed many locations in recent years and is now seeking permission to shut down 16 more. Quality Fresca, one of the largest franchisees of Moe’s Southwest Grill, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on August 4 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern [...]
Owner is “happy and excited” to close beloved California soul food restaurant after 23 years
A longtime Oakland restaurant known for its Southern comfort food and community ties is preparing to close its doors after more than two decades in business. Home of Chicken & Waffles, a fixture near Jack London Square, will serve its final meals later this month. Final day set for Aug. 31 Home of Chicken & Waffles will permanently close on August 31, according to owner and founder Derreck Johnson. The restaurant [...]
Louisiana restaurant permanently closes after bizarre roadkill controversy
A bizarre incident involving a roadside deer has led to the permanent closure of a Louisiana restaurant earlier this year, drawing national attention and sparking widespread debate on social media. What began as a viral Facebook post quickly escalated into a police investigation, leaving many customers stunned by the allegations and the restaurant's sudden downfall. Viral allegations sparked investigation The controversy [...]
Major candy company announces 307 layoffs as New Jersey headquarters closes
Mars Wrigley, the confectionery company behind some of America's best-known candy brands, is eliminating 307 jobs as it winds down its Newark, New Jersey, headquarters and shifts corporate operations to Chicago. The company recently filed a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) with the New Jersey Department of Labor, revealing that the layoffs are scheduled to begin on October 16. The workforce reduction is [...]
Second Subway franchisee files for bankruptcy this year as financial pressures mount
Another Subway franchisee has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, highlighting the growing financial challenges facing restaurant operators even as the iconic sandwich chain continues to serve customers nationwide. Cherry Butte Company, a North Dakota-based Subway franchisee operating three restaurants, recently sought Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, becoming the second Subway franchisee to file for bankruptcy in 2026. The [...]
Tracking your meals using AI? Here’s why that might be a bad idea.
Snapping a photo of your meal and instantly getting a calorie estimate sounds like a game changer for anyone trying to lose weight or eat healthier. AI-powered nutrition apps promise to identify foods and calculate calories in seconds—but experts say the technology still has important limitations that users should understand. Portion sizes are hard to judge One of the biggest challenges for AI is estimating how much food [...]
