Cracker Barrel is undergoing another major leadership change just months after one of the most talked-about restaurant branding controversies in recent memory. The company announced in late July that CEO Julie Masino would step down this month, handing the reins to former Bloomin' Brands CEO David Deno as the iconic chain works to regain momentum. CEO recap Masino, who joined Cracker Barrel in 2023 after executive [...]
Major grocery chain’s nationwide downsizing reaches Michigan with first confirmed closure
Another Kroger grocery store is preparing to close its doors as the supermarket giant continues a broader effort to eliminate underperforming locations across the country. The latest closure comes just weeks after the company confirmed plans to reduce its store count over the next 18 months. Michigan store to close in September Kroger has announced that its Flint Township, Michigan, store at 5249 Corunna Road will [...]
How To Make Homemade Whipped Body Butter (All-Natural!)
This whipped body butter recipe is soft and creamy, almost like a cloud! Learn how to make body butter at home with natural ingredients! If you've followed me for any length of time, you know I'm a DIYer and particularly love to make my own beauty products, especially body butter. What Is Body Butter? If you haven't used body butter before, you're in for a treat! It's like butter for your skin. Homemade body [...]
A Regrettable Error
Earlier this week, The Coconut Mama published an article erroneously claiming that Blue Point Grille, a seafood restaurant and longtime fixture in Cleveland, Ohio, was closing. That was inaccurate, we have taken down the article, and we apologize to the owners and staff of Blue Point Grille, as well as its patrons. [...]
Michigan brewery and restaurant to close as owners cite tough market conditions
Another Michigan brewery and restaurant is preparing to pour its final pint. Cadillac Straits Brewing Company, a craft brewery, taproom, and homebrewing supply store in Madison Heights, announced it will permanently close after seven years in business, citing ongoing financial challenges that made it impossible to continue operating. The brewery's final day was scheduled for July 18, marking the end of a business [...]
Popular restaurant franchisee bankruptcies mount as operators face rising costs
A growing number of restaurant franchise operators have sought bankruptcy protection in recent weeks, underscoring the financial pressures facing franchisees even as many of the brands they represent continue to expand. Within the past two months, franchisees for Hardee's, Mountain Mike's Pizza, and Checkers have all filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, while one of California's largest Carl's Jr. operators continues [...]
