Costco is famous for offering bulk bargains, but not every item is a guaranteed money-saver. Depending on your household size, eating habits, and storage space, some purchases can end up costing more in wasted food than they save at the checkout. From oversized produce to giant condiment containers, shoppers frequently share which items they skip despite loving the warehouse retailer. Here are a few foods that may not be [...]
Popular buffet chain franchisee in Texas files for bankruptcy, affecting town’s only location
Golden Corral customers in Texas may be wondering what comes next after a franchise operator sought bankruptcy protection earlier this month. On June 8, 2026, Conroe Corral Murphy LLC, the operator of a Golden Corral restaurant in Conroe, Texas, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas. The filing comes as restaurant operators across the country continue to [...]
Popular tourist attraction and iconic factory to close after 40 years in Massachusetts; dozens lose jobs
One of Massachusetts’ most recognizable snack food facilities is shutting down after more than four decades in operation, ending an era for a brand closely tied to Cape Cod tourism and local identity. The move impacts dozens of employees at the plant, which has been operating for over 40 years. Campbell’s closing Hyannis chip plant The Campbell’s Company announced on January 29, 2026 that it would close its Cape Cod [...]
140-year-old dairy company to close plant in Connecticut, laying off 205 workers
A Connecticut dairy company with more than a century of history is shutting down one of its longtime facilities, resulting in the loss of more than 200 jobs and marking another blow to regional food manufacturing. Historic dairy plant to close Guida-Seibert Dairy, which was founded in 1886, announced plans to close its plant in New Britain, Connecticut, eliminating approximately 205 positions in phases beginning later [...]
Bankrupt fried chicken franchisee sells dozens of Georgia restaurants
Several Popeyes restaurants in Georgia will remain open under new ownership after one of the chain's largest franchise operators won court approval to sell dozens of locations as part of its ongoing bankruptcy restructuring. A federal bankruptcy judge approved the sale of 97 Popeyes restaurants owned by Miami-based Sailormen Inc. on June 23, allowing the company to move forward with a series of transactions valued at $16.55 [...]
THC drinks are replacing alcohol — but are they really healthier?
For years, alcohol has dominated social drinking culture — but THC-infused beverages are quickly emerging as a popular alternative. As cannabis drinks gain traction nationwide, many consumers are asking the same question: are THC beverages actually better for you than alcohol? Why THC drinks are booming THC beverages, which contain cannabis-derived tetrahydrocannabinol, are increasingly marketed as a “better-for-you” [...]
