Monster Beverage is seeing explosive growth in 2026 while alcohol companies across the U.S. continue battling declining sales and shifting consumer habits. The contrast is becoming one of the biggest stories in the beverage industry as younger consumers increasingly choose energy drinks, functional beverages, and alcohol-free alternatives over beer and spirits. Monster posts major sales growth Monster Beverage reported [...]
Beloved Florida pizzeria to close after 18 years as owners prepare for major life change
For nearly two decades, families, friends, and pizza lovers have gathered at a popular South Florida restaurant known for its authentic Italian recipes and welcoming atmosphere. Now, the longtime community favorite is preparing to serve its final meal, marking the end of an era for local diners. Family-owned restaurant announces final day La Fontana Pizzeria and Italian Restaurant in Coral Springs announced that it will [...]
The most beloved Wisconsin restaurant closing in June — goodbye “flavor moments”
Wisconsin is losing a Lake Country favorite this month. Zesti in Hartland is set to close June 28, 2026, after 12 years serving the community. The closure comes after other Wisconsin restaurant losses, including a 45-year-old hidden gem that abruptly shut down. The restaurant at 130 E. Capitol Drive opened on January 13, 2015, under chef Michael Feker, who built it around the idea of "Flavor Moments" — dishes inspired by [...]
Florida could become one of Buc-ee’s biggest expansion states
Florida already has two Buc-ee's locations, but the state may be heading for a much bigger role in the chain's national expansion. Buc-ee's official location list currently shows two Florida stores: Daytona Beach and St. Augustine. That gives the state two major I-95 travel stops and puts Florida firmly inside Buc-ee's growing highway expansion strategy. Both existing stores make sense. Daytona Beach pulls in beach [...]
From Red Lobster to Smokey Bones, restaurant bankruptcies continue nationwide
Rising food costs, inflation, debt, and shifting consumer habits have pushed several major fast food and restaurant chains into bankruptcy in recent years. While some brands are attempting comebacks, others have permanently shuttered locations across the United States. Red Lobster files for Chapter 11 One of the biggest restaurant bankruptcy stories came on May 19, 2024, when Red Lobster filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy [...]
Controversial restaurant chain launches family-friendly rebrand after bankruptcy
Florida-based restaurant chain Hooters is trying to reinvent itself after bankruptcy, restaurant closures, and years of declining sales. Now, the company says its future depends on returning to a more “family-friendly” image while closing weaker locations and rebuilding customer trust. Bankruptcy and closures reshape the chain Hooters of America filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on March 31, 2025, as the [...]
