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 [...]
America’s #1 fried chicken joint is expanding in California, Texas, and New York
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 [...]
Virginia’s next Buc-ee’s promises 200+ jobs – but there’s one catch
Virginia’s next Buc-ee’s could bring 200+ jobs - but there's one catch. It also promises a whole lot of traffic. Virginia’s next Buc-ee’s is moving closer to reality, but the latest vote in Stafford County comes with a big question for I-95 drivers: can the area handle what comes next? As Virginia’s Buc-ee’s expansion keeps gaining attention, the proposed Stafford travel center is being pitched as a major win for [...]
Longtime Arizona Mexican restaurant chain closes one of its last remaining locations
Another longtime Arizona restaurant is preparing to shut down a location that has served generations of East Valley diners for more than three decades. The closure adds to a growing list of restaurant shutdowns across the Phoenix metro area as operators continue facing rising costs and changing consumer habits. Closure marks the end of a longtime Mesa staple Serrano’s Mexican Food announced that its McKellips Road [...]
Popular fast-casual chain plans dozens of restaurant closures as turnaround efforts continue
Noodles & Company is planning to close dozens of restaurants as the fast-casual chain works to improve profitability and strengthen its long-term performance. The Colorado-based restaurant brand, known for serving globally inspired noodle dishes, disclosed plans to close approximately 30 to 35 underperforming locations in 2026. The move comes as the company continues efforts to streamline operations and focus resources [...]
New Jersey beverage plant to shut down, eliminating more than 100 jobs
Another major food manufacturer is shutting down a U.S. production facility as the plant-based food industry continues facing slowing demand and restructuring pressure. Danone announced plans to permanently close its Bridgeton, New Jersey manufacturing facility, resulting in approximately 114 layoffs later this year. The plant is scheduled to close on August 4, 2026. Plant produced Silk and So Delicious [...]
