North Dakota still may not have a confirmed Buc-ee’s location on the way, but the state’s more immediate restaurant news has involved places disappearing rather than arriving. Three recent closures stand out because each occupied a different part of North Dakota’s dining culture: a polished mall restaurant, a modern downtown supper club and a family restaurant that served generations of customers. CRAVE at West Acres [...]
Bud Light shows signs of recovery three years after boycott, but challenges remain
More than three years after one of the most talked-about consumer boycotts in recent history, Bud Light is beginning to stabilize, even as it continues to trail its once-dominant position in the U.S. beer market. The brand's parent company, Anheuser-Busch InBev, has reported stronger overall business results in recent quarters, fueled by growth from other beer brands and international markets. However, Bud Light itself [...]
Beloved chicken chain brings back fan-favorite menu items—including one sandwich customers wait all year for
For Chick-fil-A fans, summer isn't just about longer days—it's also the return of some of the chain's most requested menu items. The popular chicken restaurant has refreshed its seasonal lineup, bringing back several customer favorites alongside a new beverage option for a limited time. Fan favorites make their return Leading the summer menu (which started June 8) is the Honey Pepper Pimento Chicken Sandwich, [...]
Popular restaurant chain franchisee files for bankruptcy after mounting financial pressures
A franchisee of one of America's best-known buffet chains is back in bankruptcy court less than two years after its first restructuring attempt failed. Despite the filing, the restaurant plans to keep serving customers while it works through its financial troubles. Conroe Corral Murphy LLC, which operates a single Golden Corral restaurant in Conroe, Texas, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy [...]
The Chick-fil-A tradition that continues to divide customers
For millions of Americans, grabbing a meal from Chick-fil-A has become part of their weekly routine. But one long-standing company policy continues to spark frustration among customers: every Chick-fil-A restaurant is closed on Sundays. The policy, established by founder S. Truett Cathy when he opened the first restaurant in 1946, was intended to give employees and franchise operators a guaranteed day to rest, spend time [...]
The closest Missouri’s coming to a second Buc-ee’s location
Missouri still has only one Buc-ee’s, and the company has not added a second in-state project since this examination of Missouri’s chances of joining the two-Buc-ee’s club. The Springfield travel center remains Missouri’s only confirmed location. It opened December 11, 2023, at 3284 N. Beaver Road beside Interstate 44. The 53,000-square-foot store includes 120 fueling positions and brought more than 200 jobs to the [...]
