Texas is only weeks away from opening another enormous Buc-ee’s. The chain’s home state already has more Buc-ee’s locations than every other state combined, and San Marcos will be the next city added to that list. The new travel center will open at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. It is located at 3245 N. Interstate 35 near Yarrington Road, placing it along the heavily traveled corridor between Austin and San [...]
New York restaurant group lays off 15% of workers despite expansion as industry pressures persist
Just months after investing heavily in new restaurant concepts and reviving a historic dining destination, a New York hospitality company has reduced its workforce as it navigates a slower-than-expected business environment. The move highlights the challenges restaurant operators continue to face as higher operating costs and uneven customer traffic reshape the industry. NeoVista Hospitality cuts about 15% of local [...]
California’s 3 most beloved restaurants that closed recently
California’s latest losses follow another wave of beloved restaurant closures across the state. This time, diners are saying goodbye to a historic burrito stand, a celebrated seafood destination and a Beverly Hills Italian favorite. Connie & Ted’s in West Hollywood Connie & Ted’s closed July 1, 2026, after 13 years at 8171 Santa Monica Boulevard. Chef Michael Cimarusti opened the restaurant in 2013 with [...]
Arizona’s 5 weirdest restaurants (including one with the world’s largest theater pipe organ)
Arizona recently welcomed its first Buc-ee’s in Goodyear, but even a supersized travel center cannot compete with a pizza organ, rescue parrots and a steakhouse that cuts off customers’ neckties. These five restaurants embrace Arizona’s theatrical side. Organ Stop Pizza in Mesa At Organ Stop Pizza, the musical instrument is considerably larger than the kitchen. The Mesa restaurant houses what it describes as the [...]
Tennessee’s next Buc-ee’s targeted to open before Thanksgiving
Tennessee’s next Buc-ee’s is rapidly taking shape in Murfreesboro, and the company has confirmed that it expects to open before the end of 2026. The project is the next step in Buc-ee’s effort to expand from East Tennessee into the middle and western parts of the state. The travel center is being built beside Interstate 24 at the Joe B. Jackson Parkway exit, approximately 35 miles southeast of downtown Nashville. Plans [...]
Popular burger chain franchisee files for bankruptcy, putting dozens of Midwest restaurants at risk
Financial challenges continue to pressure restaurant operators across the country, and another major franchisee has now turned to bankruptcy protection. On July 9, 2026, one of the largest operators of Hardee's restaurants filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, underscoring the financial strain facing many franchisees. Hardee's franchisee seeks Chapter 11 protection Superior Star LLC, one of the largest Hardee's franchisees in [...]
