West Virginia's Buc-ee's rumors received a particularly memorable boost when an elaborate announcement claimed the chain was preparing to take over part of Morgantown. Meanwhile, the real Buc-ee's activity nearby is happening in Virginia, where the company's expansion has continued moving forward. The Morgantown announcement was not real. An April Fools' joke fueled the latest rumor A lengthy post published on April [...]

"Extremely mediocre. The sauces are basic, the chicken isn't crispy or cooked properly, and the fries are floppy and overseasoned." That Reddit assessment of Wingstop represents one end of a genuinely divided customer base. Wingstop has more than 2,000 locations and continues to expand - but Reddit threads about the chain have long clustered around two recurring complaints: price and inconsistency. The price issue is [...]

Ohio has plenty of normal places to grab dinner, but the state is also home to restaurants where the building, menu or mascot is just as memorable as the food. Like these weird restaurants in California, Ohio’s strangest dining spots prove that a meal is easier to remember when the restaurant fully commits to the oddity. From a Star Wars fighter parked outside a diner to a burger topped with peanut butter and pickles, these [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]