A longtime Massachusetts restaurant that became a gathering place for generations of families has served its final meals. After more than five decades in business, the popular restaurant is closing as its family owners retire. Lo Kai Restaurant closes after 54 years Lo Kai Restaurant & Lounge in Dracut, Massachusetts, permanently closed after business on August 8, 2026, ending a 54-year run. The restaurant first [...]
How much does the average American weigh? Here’s the CDC answer
If you've ever wondered how your weight compares with the rest of the country, federal health researchers have a precise answer. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention measures a nationally representative sample of Americans in person, and the latest round puts the average adult man at 199.0 pounds and the average adult woman at 171.8 pounds. Those numbers come from the National Health and Nutrition Examination [...]
The latest twist in the new Wisconsin Buc-ee’s plans
Wisconsin's Buc-ee's story has taken another turn. After one Wisconsin project moved forward while another remained stuck, construction activity has finally started at the state's first location—and the city has now locked the company into a firm schedule. The travel center is being built in Oak Creek, just south of Milwaukee, in the southwest quadrant of the Interstate 94 and Elm Road interchange. Plans call for a [...]
Once valued at $1.1 billion, Arizona-based chain files for bankruptcy and shuts down all locations
Just a few years ago, Salad and Go was one of the restaurant industry's fastest-growing success stories, expanding rapidly with its affordable drive-thru salads, wraps, and breakfast menu. Now, the Arizona-founded chain has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and permanently closed all of its remaining restaurants, marking one of the year's biggest restaurant industry collapses. A rapid rise comes to an abrupt [...]
Beloved 60-year-old Texas burger restaurant closing just 3 years after revival
Another longtime restaurant is preparing to serve its final customers, underscoring the financial challenges that continue to reshape the restaurant industry. A beloved Texas burger spot that has been part of its community for more than six decades has announced it will close permanently, with rising operating costs ultimately proving too much to overcome. A local landmark prepares to say goodbye 2-M's Malt N Burger [...]
Longtime California Filipino restaurant closes after 32 years
A longtime California restaurant has served its final meals, ending more than three decades of serving Filipino food to the South San Francisco community. Ongpin Restaurant officially closed on August 16 after 32 years in business. The restaurant's final day came as the city prepares to expand its fire department facilities on the property where Ongpin operated. A 32-year run comes to an end Located at 73 [...]
