A fast-growing hot chicken chain has become a familiar name across the country, but one of its franchise operators is facing a financial setback. The Pennsylvania-based business behind several Dave’s Hot Chicken restaurants has filed for bankruptcy, putting the spotlight on the risks of expanding a popular restaurant brand. Franchise operator seeks bankruptcy protection TIG Reaper, an operator of seven Dave’s Hot Chicken [...]
The 3 most beloved Virginia restaurants that are now gone
Virginia's restaurant goodbyes have continued beyond an earlier wave of local closures, and three more familiar dining spots have now served their final meals. From Richmond to Reston to Lynchburg, each had a different way of making customers feel at home. One was a late-night pizza standby, another brought bold Sichuan flavors to a neighborhood shopping center, and the third turned special occasions into memorable dinners. [...]
Texas sues Gerber and Nestlé over arsenic and lead claims in baby food
Texas is suing Gerber and its parent company, Nestlé USA, alleging they misled parents about arsenic, lead and other heavy metals in baby food marketed as safe and rigorously tested. Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the case October 14, 2026, bringing fresh scrutiny to one of the country's best-known baby-food brands. The case concerns advertising claims, not a newly announced product recall. It arrives as food companies [...]
Mike’s Red Tacos opening 15 new locations in Michigan
Michigan is in line for a major expansion from Mike’s Red Tacos, the San Diego-born restaurant brand specializing in beef birria. A new franchise agreement calls for 15 restaurants across the state over the coming years, beginning with a planned location in Royal Oak. The deal brings another contender into the crowded fast-casual taco market, where diners already have plenty of choices beyond the biggest national taco [...]
‘Chipotle makes no sense now’: Customers question extra charges for salsa and sour cream
Chipotle customers have already debated how much food goes into their bowls, but a new Reddit discussion focuses on something smaller: the little cups of sour cream, salsa and dressing that come on the side. Some frustrated readers are surprised to find an additional charge. Not everyone has encountered the same problem. The difference may depend on whether the request is made in the app or at the counter, and whether the [...]
California cereal and granola factory closure affects 115 workers
California's latest food-manufacturing shake-up involves a cereal and granola plant in San Dimas, following other recent cereal factory closures elsewhere in the country. Roskam Foods announced plans to shut the Los Angeles County operation and move its production to Michigan, with 115 workers affected according to California WARN records. The company said the production consolidation was expected to finish by October 1, [...]
