Virginia’s Buc-ee’s expansion has taken another unexpected turn. The newest development in Virginia’s three-store Buc-ee’s story is a revised county agreement for the planned New Kent travel center—and conflicting signals about whether it could open in 2029, 2031 or even 2032. The project is planned near Interstate 64 at Exit 211, east of Richmond. It has been in the works for years, but major highway improvements have [...]
Popular, 45-year-old Texas grocery store to close as costs climb and sales fall
A Texas grocery store that has served its neighborhood for 45 years is preparing to close this month, adding to changes involving longtime Austin supermarkets. Wheatsville Food Co-op announced on October 12 that its store at 3101 Guadalupe Street will have its final day on October 25, 2026. This is a closure of one location, not the end of the entire co-op. Wheatsville plans to continue operating its South Lamar store, where [...]
Missouri snack factory moves up 215 layoffs by nearly two months
A Missouri snack factory is moving 215 layoffs nearly two months earlier than expected, a significant update to a previously announced closure affecting 345 workers. Nature's Bakery, the Mars-owned maker of fig bars and other snacks, now expects those 215 jobs in Hazelwood to end January 1, 2027, instead of February 26. The revised schedule was confirmed in an October 2 letter to Missouri workforce officials. The company [...]
Taco Bell’s $4 celebrity meals are here—and two $1 drops are still coming
Taco Bell is putting three famous customers’ personal orders on its menu for $4 each during October, with Paris Hilton and Doja Cat still to come. A separate $1 promotion makes the deals even cheaper for a limited number of rewards members who are quick enough on two upcoming Tuesdays. The promotion comes as restaurant prices remain a hot subject among customers, including Taco Bell fans frustrated by rising menu costs. For [...]
Florida loses another location as once-popular restaurant chain disappears
A Florida restaurant served its final customers under a familiar name last weekend, marking another step toward the disappearance of a once-popular dining chain. The location won't stay vacant for long, however, as its parent company prepares to replace it with another restaurant brand. Bahama Breeze location closed October 17 The Bahama Breeze restaurant at 499 E. Altamonte Drive in Altamonte Springs, Florida, was [...]
McDonald’s brings back Boo Buckets October 20—with 5 Disney villains instead of monsters
McDonald’s Boo Buckets return Tuesday, October 20, but the Halloween collectibles will look very different this year. Instead of the familiar monsters, the fast-food chain is turning to five Disney villains for a limited-time Happy Meal promotion. The new designs are another reason families may be heading to McDonald’s, whether they choose a hamburger or nuggets. For anyone comparing the food itself, there’s also a look at [...]
