Florida pizza fans could see fewer Papa John's locations as the company moves forward with a plan to close hundreds of underperforming restaurants across North America. The pizza chain announced earlier this year that it expects to close about 300 underperforming restaurants by the end of 2027, with roughly 200 of those closures expected during 2026. While Papa John's has not released a complete official list of affected [...]
Famous burger chain closes more California restaurants as state footprint shrinks
Five Guys is continuing to reduce its California footprint, with another restaurant closing this week as the burger chain navigates financial pressures and rising operating costs. The latest closure comes as several Golden State locations have either already shuttered or are scheduled to close, marking one of the chain's most significant rounds of closures in the state in recent years. Merced restaurant closes after a [...]
5 Sam’s Club membership perks that give Costco a run for its money
Costco may be the first name that comes to mind when shoppers think of warehouse clubs, but Sam's Club offers several membership perks that make it a strong competitor. Depending on how you shop, some of these benefits may even provide more convenience than Costco's offerings. Scan & Go checkout One of Sam's Club's most popular features is Scan & Go. Members can use the retailer's mobile app to scan items as they [...]
Major pizza chain restructuring could impact Texas as it closes hundreds of locations
Papa Johns is moving forward with a major plan to close hundreds of underperforming restaurants across North America, a decision that could affect locations in Texas, where the chain maintains one of its largest statewide footprints. While the company has not released a list of stores slated to close, executives say many of the targeted restaurants fit a specific profile that includes older, lower-performing [...]
Historic California fruit plant closure leaves 765 workers without jobs after bankruptcy
One of California's largest food industry layoffs of 2026 became official in April when Del Monte Foods permanently closed its historic Modesto fruit processing plant, eliminating 765 jobs after a months-long bankruptcy and asset sale process. The closure marked the end of operations at a facility that had processed peaches, pears and apricots for more than a century, sending shockwaves through the Central Valley's [...]
Costco membership perks many shoppers don’t know about
A Costco membership offers more than access to warehouse-sized groceries. While many shoppers join to save on food and household essentials, the retailer includes several lesser-known perks that can add even more value throughout the year. Discounted prescriptions One of Costco's most overlooked benefits is its pharmacy. Members can often find competitive prices on prescription medications, and many routine immunizations [...]
