White Castle is making room on its permanent menu for a slider that does not start with beef. The chain has announced the Southwest Veggie Slider, a new meat-free option being added systemwide. For a brand built on small square burgers, that is a notable shift - especially because this is not being pitched as a short-term test. It is in fact joining the core menu! What is in the new slider? The Southwest Veggie [...]

Georgia is losing more Popeyes locations as one of the chicken chain's biggest franchise operators works through bankruptcy. For customers watching major restaurant chains shrink their footprints, this is another reminder that even famous fast-food brands can lose locations when franchisees run into trouble. The closures are tied to Sailormen Inc., a Miami-based Popeyes franchisee that operated 136 restaurants across [...]

Idaho has been linked to a possible Buc-ee's, but the latest update is more complicated than fans might like. The Texas chain has been eyeing new western markets as part of a broader road-trip expansion wave, but the proposed Idaho site is facing a familiar problem: traffic. The location to watch is Meridian, near Boise. BoiseDev reported in July 2025 that Buc-ee's was looking at a travel center site near I-84 and [...]

KFC is rolling out one of the biggest transformations in its history, unveiling a major brand refresh that includes new menu offerings, expanded beverage options and updated restaurant designs. The fast-food giant announced the changes as part of a broader effort to modernize the brand and attract younger consumers. The overhaul will be introduced across global markets throughout 2026, according to company officials. New [...]

Layoffs and plant closures are continuing to hit some of America’s biggest food and beverage manufacturers in 2026 as companies respond to weaker consumer demand, rising costs, and increased automation. From snack food giants to meat processors, several major brands have announced hundreds — and in some cases thousands — of job cuts so far this year. PepsiCo closures impact hundreds PepsiCo has faced some of the [...]

Florida’s restaurant industry is facing another turbulent year as several major chains continue closing underperforming locations nationwide. While not every brand has announced specific Florida shutdowns, industry analysts say the Sunshine State could see additional closures in 2026 as operators cut costs and restructure struggling businesses. Casual dining chains under pressure Several well-known casual dining brands [...]