Utah is the next western state to land Buc-ee's, and the planned site could put the Texas travel-center chain right along one of the state's busiest road-trip corridors. The move would add Utah to Buc-ee's growing state-by-state expansion map, which has been stretching far beyond the chain's Texas roots. The planned site is in Springville, in Utah County, about 50 miles south of Salt Lake City. With about 36,000 people, [...]

A growing number of restaurant chains are reevaluating their footprints, and one well-known burger brand is making some of the biggest changes. As Wendy's moves forward with a nationwide closure plan, Arizona has emerged as one of the states seeing a notable decline in locations. Arizona among states hit by Wendy's restructuring Wendy's plans to close hundreds of underperforming restaurants across the United States this [...]

A growing number of restaurant brands owned by FAT Brands could face uncertain futures following the company’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing earlier this year, especially after the abrupt collapse of Smokey Bones in April. Bankruptcy raises concerns across portfolio FAT Brands, which owns more than a dozen restaurant concepts including Fatburger, Johnny Rockets, Round Table Pizza, Fazoli’s, Twin Peaks, and Great American [...]

Florida’s restaurant industry has seen a growing number of chain shutdowns in 2026, with several once-popular brands either closing all remaining locations or rapidly disappearing from the state. From barbecue chains to tropical-themed casual dining restaurants, the closures reflect the ongoing struggles facing the restaurant industry as companies deal with inflation, weaker consumer spending, rising labor costs, and [...]

America's largest traditional supermarket operator is trimming its store base as it focuses on stronger-performing locations and long-term growth. Kroger has announced plans to close dozens of underperforming stores across its portfolio, joining a growing list of retailers reevaluating their physical footprints amid changing consumer habits and rising operating costs. The closures come as the company works to improve [...]

People everywhere love Starbucks for its convenience, its consistency, and its craft coffee creations. But they may love it most of all for the sheer amount of food and drink choices. Starbucks is all about options, including its eleven choices in milk (aka "Creamers"), whipped cream, and three cold foam categories (and as of November 2024, it's not extra for the non-dairy choices): Dairy1. Whole Milk2. 2% Milk3. Nonfat [...]