After nine years supplying distinctive grains to some of California’s best-known craft brewers, Alameda-based Admiral Maltings has stopped production. The shutdown adds to a string of California craft-beer closures, but this one affects the businesses making beer as much as the customers who drink it. Admiral named October 2, 2026, as its final production day and October 18 as the closing date for its attached pub, The [...]
Connecticut’s largest supermarket chain to surrender a store October 29 as rival plans nearby store
Connecticut is about to see another entry on the list of grocery chains cutting locations in 2026. Stop & Shop’s Clinton supermarket will close October 29, ending the chain’s run at 215 East Main Street. The company says the store was not meeting financial expectations and decided not to renew its lease. Stop & Shop has also said every associate at the Clinton location will have an opportunity to transfer to another [...]
Beloved Seattle pizzeria closes after 16 years as owner retires
A longtime Seattle pizza restaurant has served its final customers after more than a decade of feeding the local community. The closure marks the end of a family-owned business that built a loyal following for its wood-fired pies and neighborhood atmosphere. The Independent Pizzeria closes in Seattle The Independent Pizzeria in Seattle's Madison Park neighborhood permanently closed on October 16, 2026, after more than 16 [...]
Why Oklahoma may love Sonic restaurants the most
Texas has more Sonic Drive-In restaurants than any other state, but Oklahoma is the surprise winner when you adjust for population. That makes for a revealing contrast as Sonic customers debate the chain’s food and service. An October 8, 2026, count from StoreLocationData’s Sonic location report shows 3,357 restaurants listed in 47 states. Texas has an overwhelming lead in total locations, yet smaller states dominate when [...]
The first Kansas Buc-ee’s may be closer than we thought
Kansas Buc-ee’s fans have a much earlier target to circle. A week after our latest look at construction and road closures around the state’s first Buc-ee’s, the company’s recruiting pages are pointing to a spring 2027 opening. That is several months sooner than the October 2027 deadline previously tied to the project. It is not a grand-opening date, however, and Buc-ee’s has not named a specific day. Kansas is [...]
‘I can’t believe it actually was $1’: Domino’s new personal pizza
Domino’s customers have not been shy about criticizing the chain, with some previously calling out “poor quality pizza” and confusing deal prices. Now, a sharply discounted offer for the chain’s new personal pizza is giving fans a more cheerful reason to talk. In a recent Reddit discussion, one customer posted a photo of The Domino loaded with pepperoni, sausage and black olives. “I can’t believe it actually was $1 with the [...]
