California's restaurant scene is always changing, but some closures hit harder than others. This month, several longtime or locally loved restaurants across the state either closed their doors or announced their final days, adding to a tough stretch for neighborhood dining spots. It follows a broader pattern we've seen in recent California restaurant closures, where rising costs, lease issues and shifting customer habits [...]

Kentucky already has two Buc-ee's locations, but the next one is going to take much, much longer than fans expected. Buc-ee's official location list currently shows two Kentucky stores: Richmond at 1013 Buc-ee's Boulevard and Smiths Grove at 4001 Smiths Grove-Scottsville Road. That gives the state a pair of major travel centers along important interstate corridors and makes Kentucky one of Buc-ee's established non-Texas [...]

One of the nation’s largest operators of a popular burger chain has filed for bankruptcy after months of legal disputes, unpaid franchise fees, and widespread restaurant closures across multiple states. The collapse reflects mounting pressure across the fast-food industry as franchisees grapple with rising costs, weaker consumer spending, and changing dining habits.  Franchise operator files Chapter 7 bankruptcy ARC [...]

A fast-growing taco chain known for its bold flavors and cult following has officially exited Georgia less than two years after entering the market. The move comes as the national chain closed several other locations around the US. Georgia loses its only Torchy’s Tacos Torchy's Tacos closed its West Midtown Atlanta restaurant in February, marking the end of the Texas-based chain’s short-lived run in Georgia. The location [...]

For many shoppers, the arrival of a new Costco means shorter drives, easier access to bulk savings, and another destination for the retailer's famously popular food court. Now, the warehouse giant is preparing to bring new locations to communities across the country as part of an ambitious growth strategy. Costco continues aggressive expansion Costco is moving forward with plans to open dozens of new warehouses as demand [...]

Vermont has a reputation for resisting chain restaurants, big-box sameness, and anything that feels too corporate. But even in one of America's most independent-minded food states, a few familiar restaurant chains have managed to build a real footprint. The state is still unusually light on fast food. A recent fast-food density report ranked Vermont near the bottom nationally, with just 27.65 fast-food outlets per 100,000 [...]