California's wine industry is facing mounting pressure as consumers change their drinking habits and wineries struggle to maintain sales. Now, another Sonoma County wine business is preparing to close after two decades in operation. Passaggio Wines closes tasting room Passaggio Wines will close its tasting room at Jack London Village in Glen Ellen, California, at the end of October, ending a 20-year run in the wine [...]
Popular buffet chain shuts down restaurants in 7 states as franchisees face mounting challenges
For decades, Golden Corral has been a go-to destination for families looking for an affordable, all-you-can-eat meal. But the popular buffet chain is facing a higher-than-normal rate of restaurant closures, even as it prepares to open new locations across the country. Golden Corral closes at least 6 restaurants Golden Corral has closed at least seven restaurants in 2026, with locations in Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, [...]
Texas grocery co-op closes after 45 years as rising costs take toll
A longtime Texas grocery store is preparing to close one of its locations after more than four decades serving its community. The shutdown marks the end of an era for an Austin institution known for its locally sourced foods, organic groceries, and community-owned business model. Wheatsville Food Co-op sets closing date Wheatsville Food Co-op will permanently close its Guadalupe Street store in Austin, Texas, on October [...]
Texas grocery chain closes another store as rising costs take toll
A longtime Texas supermarket is preparing to close its doors, leaving shoppers with one fewer neighborhood grocery option. The shutdown marks another setback for a regional chain that has been reducing its footprint across the Houston area. Food Town closes Deer Park location Food Town's supermarket at 3322 Center Street in Deer Park, Texas, is scheduled to close on December 24, 2026, when its lease expires, according to [...]
91-year-old California-based grocery chain to close several locations
Grocery shoppers in California and Nevada are preparing to lose several familiar supermarket locations as one longtime regional chain rethinks where it can afford to operate. The closures come as grocers face intense competition and consumers remain cautious about spending on food. Raley’s announces more store closures Raley’s, a family-owned grocery chain headquartered in West Sacramento, California, plans to close [...]
KFC drops longtime soda partner after nearly 40 years in major shake-up
A major change is coming to the beverage lineup at one of America's biggest fast-food chains. After nearly four decades with the same soda partner, KFC is switching sides in the long-running cola rivalry, bringing a familiar competitor into thousands of restaurants nationwide. KFC makes a major beverage change KFC announced October 15 that it has selected Coca-Cola as its new beverage partner for U.S. restaurants, ending [...]
