A major Popeyes franchisee has found buyers for most of its Florida restaurants, a significant step in its ongoing bankruptcy case that could keep dozens of locations operating under new ownership. On June 26, a bankruptcy judge approved the sale of 97 Popeyes restaurants owned by Miami-based Sailormen Inc. to five different buyers for a combined $16.55 million, according to court filings. The approval comes just months [...]

When the weather heats up, there's nothing more refreshing than a homemade popsicle. These elderberry popsicles are a fun and simple way to enjoy a cool treat made with just two main ingredients: elderberry syrup and your favorite sugar-free juice. They're naturally fruity, easy to make, and a delicious addition to your summer freezer stash. Whether you're looking for a healthier alternative to store-bought frozen treats [...]

Costco members have seen several notable changes at the warehouse club, from membership checks at the front door to new digital tools and checkout tests. Some of the updates are already in effect for members. Others are being tested or rolled out more gradually. But taken together, they show that Costco is making changes to the way shoppers enter stores, use their memberships, and move through checkout. Here are the [...]

Arizona diners are saying goodbye to several longtime food spots this month, and each closure comes with its own kind of local heartbreak. From a piece of Tempe wing history dating back to 1979 to a 24-year family Italian restaurant in Ahwatukee and another Native Grill & Wings location in Sierra Vista, these are not just routine restaurant shutdowns. They are the kind of places that became part of family routines, [...]

Michigan drivers still do not have a Buc-ee's, and Ohio drivers now do. That may be hard for some Michiganders to accept, especially because the two states share a border, plenty of road-trip traffic and a long history of rivalry. But when Buc-ee's finally entered the Midwest in a bigger way, Ohio got there first. The Texas-based travel center chain opened its first Ohio location in Huber Heights, near Dayton, on April [...]

Non-alcoholic beer is no longer a niche category hidden in the back corner of grocery stores. As more consumers cut back on alcohol while still looking for the taste and social experience of beer, major brewers and craft brands alike are racing to produce alcohol-free options that actually taste good. Today’s top-rated non-alcoholic beers are earning praise not just from sober-curious consumers, but also from longtime beer [...]