North Carolina is getting its first, long-awaited Buc-ee's, but the wait is getting longer. The state's first Buc-ee's is planned for Mebane, off Interstates 40/85 in Alamance County. The company had planned to open the store in May 2027, but that date has been pushed back to the end of 2027, according to a Buc-ee's spokesperson cited by The News & Observer. The project is still moving. Land grading started in [...]

For years, one chain built its reputation on luxury steaks, white-tablecloth dining, and upscale business crowds. Now it’s joined a growing list of food companies seeking bankruptcy protection as pressures mount across the dining industry. 801 Chophouse parent company files for bankruptcy 801 Chophouse parent company 801 Restaurant Group filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on April 10 in Kansas bankruptcy court as [...]

A longtime Massachusetts restaurant known for its Polynesian-style atmosphere and decades of family gatherings is preparing to close after more than half a century in business. The closure comes as many long-standing restaurants are forced to close for various reasons, including changing consumer habits and rising costs. Closure of Mon Kou Restaurant Mon Kou Restaurant in Attleboro announced that it plans to permanently [...]

Just a few years ago, certain viral beverage brands were flying off store shelves thanks to TikTok trends, celebrity influencers, and long lines at retailers. But in 2026, several once-hot drink companies are facing slowing sales, shrinking retail space, and growing questions about whether internet hype can truly sustain a beverage business long term. Prime’s explosive rise hits a slowdown One of the biggest examples is [...]

Nebraska is getting its first Buc-ee's, and the project just took a big step forward. Gretna officials have approved zoning changes and permits for Nebraska's first Buc-ee's, clearing the way for the travel center near Nebraska Crossing, just off I-80 and east of State Highway 31. City officials said Buc-ee's hopes to break ground later this year, with construction expected to wrap up in late 2028. That makes Gretna the [...]

A major shake-up in the fresh meal industry is set to hit California’s Central Valley this summer. Hundreds of workers in Tracy are preparing for job losses after a food supplier for a popular meal kit delivery service announced plans to permanently close one of its production facilities amid broader financial troubles. FreshRealm announces Tracy layoffs FreshRealm, a food manufacturing company that produces ready-made [...]