Beef-a-Roo has laid off employees and closed 15 restaurants as the Midwest fast-casual chain struggles with mounting financial problems, leaving many workers uncertain about their futures and waiting for overdue paychecks. The sweeping cuts affect locations across multiple states and mark one of the most significant restaurant workforce reductions announced this month. Eight restaurants permanently close The Rockford, [...]
Costco is making shopping faster and easier with several new member-focused upgrades
Long checkout lines have long been one of the biggest frustrations for Costco shoppers, especially during weekends and peak shopping hours. Now, the warehouse retailer is rolling out a series of technology upgrades designed to make shopping more convenient, both inside its warehouses and online. New technology is speeding up checkout Costco executives say recent technology investments are already improving the [...]
Chipotle and Panera among restaurant chains feeling impact of growing Cyclospora outbreak
A growing foodborne illness outbreak is beginning to affect more than just the restaurants directly linked to contaminated lettuce. As consumer concerns spread, major chains including Chipotle and Panera Bread are seeing fewer customers, even though neither company has been identified as the source of the outbreak. Consumer caution spreads beyond affected chains Analytics data showed Chipotle's foot traffic was down [...]
Oregon’s 3 most beloved restaurants that closed recently
Oregon’s latest restaurant losses come shortly after four other Portland favorites closed in June. The new list includes one of the state’s most historically important restaurants and two acclaimed Portland concepts. Nick’s Italian Café in McMinnville Nick’s Italian Café permanently closed in July, ending the latest chapter of an Oregon dining institution that began in 1977. Founder Nick Peirano opened the [...]
Louisiana is getting two Buc-ee’s—here’s where both projects stand
Louisiana has waited through multiple projected opening dates, but the state still has two Buc-ee's projects in development. The more advanced project is covered in the latest update on Louisiana's first Buc-ee's, while the second store near Lafayette is following a longer timetable. The two travel centers will serve different parts of the state. Ruston is positioned along Interstate 20 in northern Louisiana, while [...]
Beloved New York restaurant closes after 30 years, marking the end of an era
For three decades, it was a go-to destination for theatergoers, tourists and New Yorkers looking for a memorable meal before a show at Carnegie Hall. Now, one of Midtown Manhattan's most recognizable restaurants has served its final customers, bringing an end to a 30-year run that made it a neighborhood institution. Redeye Grill serves its final meals Redeye Grill permanently closed on July 12 after operating across [...]
