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 [...]

As the slogan goes, America runs on Dunkin’...and many Americans prefer milk in their Dunkin’ cups. Whether your go-to Dunkin’ coffee order is a hot and creamy signature latte, a frosty frozen coffee, or a classic cold brew with a splash of your favorite milk, you’ve got several options to choose from when it comes to the type of milk in your drink – five, to be exact. Not as many as Starbucks, but still not bad! Even [...]

Jollibee is not just another fried chicken chain trying to get bigger in America. Its Chickenjoy was named the #1 best fast-food fried chicken in the U.S. by USA TODAY's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards for the second year in a row, giving the chain a powerful selling point as it pushes into more fast-growing restaurant markets. Now Jollibee is expanding in some of the country's most important states: California, Texas, and [...]