Publix shoppers are being urged to check their freezers after a recall was issued for a popular frozen blueberry product linked to multiple cases of E. coli illness. The recall affects a single lot of GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries sold at Publix stores in eight Southern states after reports of consumers becoming sick. Health officials say the product may be contaminated with E. coli O145:H28, a strain that can cause [...]
Popular burger chain closes longtime Kansas restaurant as location cuts continue
Five Guys has closed another longtime restaurant, marking the latest in a series of location reductions for the popular burger chain as it continues to reshape its footprint across the U.S. The latest closure affects a restaurant that had served customers for nearly 16 years, adding to a growing list of Five Guys locations that have shuttered in recent months. Oak Park Mall location closes after nearly 16 years The [...]
Popular fast-casual chain lays off workers after closing 15 restaurants amid financial turmoil, payroll issues
Beef-a-Roo has laid off employees and closed 15 restaurants as the Midwest fast-casual chain struggles with mounting financial problems, leaving many workers uncertain about their futures and waiting for overdue paychecks. The sweeping cuts affect locations across multiple states and mark one of the most significant restaurant workforce reductions announced this month. Eight restaurants permanently close The Rockford, [...]
Costco is making shopping faster and easier with several new member-focused upgrades
Long checkout lines have long been one of the biggest frustrations for Costco shoppers, especially during weekends and peak shopping hours. Now, the warehouse retailer is rolling out a series of technology upgrades designed to make shopping more convenient, both inside its warehouses and online. New technology is speeding up checkout Costco executives say recent technology investments are already improving the [...]
Chipotle and Panera among restaurant chains feeling impact of growing Cyclospora outbreak
A growing foodborne illness outbreak is beginning to affect more than just the restaurants directly linked to contaminated lettuce. As consumer concerns spread, major chains including Chipotle and Panera Bread are seeing fewer customers, even though neither company has been identified as the source of the outbreak. Consumer caution spreads beyond affected chains Analytics data showed Chipotle's foot traffic was down [...]
Beloved New York restaurant closes after 30 years, marking the end of an era
For three decades, it was a go-to destination for theatergoers, tourists and New Yorkers looking for a memorable meal before a show at Carnegie Hall. Now, one of Midtown Manhattan's most recognizable restaurants has served its final customers, bringing an end to a 30-year run that made it a neighborhood institution. Redeye Grill serves its final meals Redeye Grill permanently closed on July 12 after operating across [...]
