Arizona is about to get its first real taste of Buc-ee’s, and the wait is almost over. The first Arizona Buc-ee’s is scheduled to open in Goodyear on June 22, 2026, near Interstate 10 and Bullard Avenue, west of Phoenix. Arizona’s Family reported that the company has already begun mass hiring ahead of the opening, with jobs including cashier, food service, grocery, gift, janitorial, and maintenance positions. This will [...]
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Texas seafood chain abruptly shut down all San Antonio locations
A popular Texas seafood chain has officially exited San Antonio after less than three years in the market. Mambo Seafood abruptly closed its remaining San Antonio restaurants in May 2026, ending a rapid expansion effort that once appeared poised for long-term growth. The Houston-based chain had become known for fried seafood platters, Cajun-style boils, fried rice, and Latin-inspired seafood dishes. But despite aggressive [...]
Major beer brand unveils alcohol-free beer ahead of 2026 rollout
Coors is officially entering the fast-growing nonalcoholic beer market with the release of Coors 0.0, a fully alcohol-free version of its flagship lager. The launch comes as more Americans cut back on drinking and major beverage companies race to expand their alcohol-free options. Coors 0.0 debuts in U.S. markets Molson Coors announced in May 2026 that Coors 0.0 would begin rolling out in select Northeast markets before [...]
Oldest Red Lobster in America is closing after 56 years
Florida is losing a piece of restaurant history, and for longtime fans of once-packed dining chains, this one stings. The oldest continuously operating Red Lobster in America is closing in Tallahassee after 56 years. The North Monroe Street restaurant, which opened in October 1970, is expected to serve its final customers today (Sunday, May 24, 2026). For many Florida diners, this was not just another chain restaurant. [...]
Buc-ee’s is getting closer to Wisconsin, but one location is still stuck
Wisconsin is about to find out what all the Buc-ee's hype is about. It's one of the handful of states getting Buc-ee's for the first time...but let's talk about exactly when. The biggest Wisconsin update is in Oak Creek. Buc-ee's received final site plan approval for its first Wisconsin travel center in Oak Creek, near I-94 and Elm Road, south of Milwaukee. The planned store is expected to be about 73,000 square [...]
