Walmart is cutting the price of one of America's most familiar grocery staples: Coca-Cola. The retailer says 24-packs of Coca-Cola, Diet Coke and Coca-Cola Zero Sugar are now priced at $9.97, down from $14.97. That works out to a price cut of roughly one-third, making the rollback a noticeable deal for shoppers stocking up for cookouts, parties or everyday home use. The soda rollback is part of a much broader [...]

Alaska has the long drives Buc-ee's loves, but almost everything else about the state makes opening one unusually difficult. The Texas-based chain thrives on road-trippers who need gas, food, clean bathrooms and a break from the highway. Alaska certainly has those travelers. Its communities are separated by enormous distances, and tourism sends visitors onto some of America's most scenic roads. But Alaska does not have a [...]

"Five Guys prices are out of control. $24 for one person." That post, accompanied by a receipt photo, set off a debate on social media that drew more than 12,000 responses. The receipt showed a bacon cheeseburger at $12.49, a regular soda at $2.89, and a small fry at $5.19 - a total of $24.10 after tax. The poster followed up: "I was expecting about $12 to $15 per person. $22 without tip just seems to cross a line." Five [...]

New York restaurants rarely settle for merely serving dinner. Like the destinations among California's five weirdest restaurants, the state's most unusual dining rooms transform a meal into an experience worth retelling. These five New York restaurants commit completely to their strange ideas, whether that means singing servers, year-round Halloween or a virtual bus tour that never leaves Brooklyn. Beetle House in [...]

Kansas is seeing a mix of restaurant closures this month, ranging from a recognizable Tex-Mex chain to fast-food and local dining spots. The closings are part of a wider national wave of restaurant closures affecting communities across America. On The Border in Wichita On The Border closed its Bradley Fair location in Wichita permanently on Friday, June 12, 2026 — and with it, the last On The Border restaurant in [...]

Chick-fil-A fans have a reason to break out their black-and-white wardrobe this week. As part of the chain's 80th anniversary celebration, the restaurant is bringing back its beloved Cow Appreciation Day, giving customers the chance to score a free entrée—no purchase required. The promotion returns after several years away and is expected to draw crowds at participating locations nationwide.  Dress like a cow for a free [...]