Bring the cozy scent of autumn into your cleaning routine with this simple DIY fall cleaner spray. Made with Sal Suds, distilled water, and a warm blend of citrus, woods, spice, and evergreen essential oils, this homemade cleaner makes everyday cleaning feel a little more seasonal. Instead of creating a cleaner that smells like a pumpkin pie or a heavily spiced candle, this blend is inspired by the outdoors. Sweet orange [...]

As Buc-ee's continues opening enormous new travel centers across the country, its unusually strict rules for employees are attracting fresh attention. One requirement in particular stands out: store employees cannot display visible tattoos while working. That does not mean people with tattoos cannot work at Buc-ee's. Current and former employees say tattoos simply have to stay covered on the clock. Buc-ee's has a [...]

Another food manufacturer is cutting hundreds of jobs as financial pressures continue to reshape the food and beverage industry. FreshRealm, a producer of fresh prepared meals and the exclusive manufacturer of Blue Apron meal kits, permanently closed ts Tracy, California, production facility, resulting in 228 layoffs, according to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) filing submitted to the state. The [...]

Denver's restaurant scene is saying goodbye to another longtime favorite. After serving neighborhood diners, celebrating countless milestones, and helping shape the city's chef-driven dining scene, Table 6 has announced it will permanently close next month, ending a 22-year run. A neighborhood institution prepares to say goodbye Located in Denver's Alamo Placita neighborhood, Table 6 confirmed that its final day of [...]

Restaurant chains across the U.S. have continued trimming their footprints in 2026 as operators grapple with higher labor costs, softer consumer spending, and changing dining habits. While many brands have shuttered a handful of underperforming restaurants, a few have announced closures on a much larger scale. Here are the three chains making the biggest cuts this year. 1. Wendy's: Up to 358 restaurants Wendy's tops the [...]

For months, Bahama Breeze fans feared the beloved Florida-born chain was headed for extinction after widespread restaurant closures. Now, the remaining Florida locations have been given a lifeline—but they'll soon look very different. Most remaining Florida restaurants will become new concepts Darden Restaurants has confirmed that the remaining 14 Bahama Breeze restaurants nationwide will be converted into other [...]