Alabama is no longer waiting for Buc-ee's to arrive. The state was the first to get a Buc-ee's outside Texas and has since become one of the chain's most important markets, even as Buc-ee's keeps adding new pins to its state-by-state expansion map. Right now, Alabama has four Buc-ee's locations: Loxley, Leeds, Athens, and Auburn. That puts Alabama among the chain's biggest state footprints outside Texas, tied with [...]

Jollibee is still small compared with America's biggest fast-food chains, but it is no longer acting like a niche import. The Filipino fried chicken favorite is trying to turn its cult following into a much bigger U.S. restaurant growth story. The chain currently has 81 restaurants in the United States and 28 in Canada, giving it 109 stores across North America after the recent opening of a new Manhattan location, according [...]

Washington’s restaurant industry continues facing major challenges in 2026 as rising labor costs, inflation, and shifting consumer habits force more eateries to shut down across the state. From longtime neighborhood diners to well-known bars and pubs, several high-profile closures have recently shaken local dining communities in Seattle and beyond. Seattle restaurants continue disappearing Seattle has seen a steady [...]

Another Arizona restaurant chain is facing financial uncertainty after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, raising concerns about what could happen to several popular locations across the state. Salt & Lime Modern Mexican Grill, a Scottsdale-based chain known for tacos, margaritas, and happy hour crowds, filed for bankruptcy in late February as pressure continues mounting across the restaurant [...]

Hundreds of restaurant locations are disappearing nationwide as one of America's largest fast-food chains undertakes a major overhaul of its footprint. Ohio is among the states seeing a noticeable decline as the company closes underperforming stores while investing in newer locations. Wendy’s closures  Wendy's is moving forward with plans to close hundreds of underperforming restaurants across the United States, and [...]

White Castle's Florida expansion is moving again, and Daytona Beach is next on the list. The burger chain has started construction on a new Daytona Beach restaurant, giving the chain's growing Florida presence another location to watch. The new Castle is planned for 1944 LPGA Boulevard, a busy corridor that makes sense for locals, tourists, race fans and road-trippers. The big update is not just where it is going. It is [...]