Colorado diners are losing two beloved Denver restaurants in July, and both closures hit a different part of the city's food memory. One is a small RiNo-area breakfast spot that became a daily ritual for regulars. The other is a 22-year American bistro that helped shape Denver's chef-driven restaurant scene long before the city became a national dining destination. Together, they add to a difficult stretch for Colorado [...]
“Sorry but they are awful”: In-N-Out customers reveal the beloved chain’s weakest menu item
“Sorry but they are awful.” That was how one Reddit user described In-N-Out’s fries in a discussion about the chain, cutting straight to one of the biggest debates around the beloved burger spot. In-N-Out has a famously loyal fan base. Customers praise its fresh burgers, simple menu, low prices, friendly service, and old-school approach to fast food. But even among people who love the chain, the fries are often where the [...]
Costco shoppers may soon see faster checkout lines thanks to new technology
Costco is testing and expanding new technology designed to reduce wait times at checkout, a move that could make shopping trips faster for millions of members nationwide. The warehouse retailer has been experimenting with several tools aimed at streamlining the checkout process, including technology that allows employees to scan items in customers' carts before they reach the register. The goal is to speed up transactions [...]
Florida, California among states hit hardest by chain restaurant closures in 2026
The restaurant industry continues to face significant challenges in 2026, with several major chains closing locations as they work to improve profitability and streamline operations. While closures have occurred nationwide, Florida and California have experienced some of the most notable restaurant losses. Florida hit by Red Lobster, Hooters, and Popeyes closures Florida has been at the center of several high-profile [...]
Two popular restaurant chains pair up as dual-branded restaurants expand across the U.S.
Fans of pancakes and burgers may soon be able to satisfy both cravings under one roof. Parent company Dine Brands Global is expanding its dual-branded Applebee’s-IHOP restaurant concept, combining two of America’s best-known casual dining chains into a single location. A new dining experience The dual-branded restaurants feature a shared dining room and kitchen while offering menu items from both Applebee’s and IHOP. [...]
When’s the earliest Maine could get a Buc-ee’s?
Maine still does not have a Buc-ee's, and there is no confirmed sign that one is on the way. That does not mean it could never happen. Buc-ee's has been expanding far beyond Texas, and the chain's giant travel centers have become road-trip destinations in their own right. Drivers know the brand for its clean bathrooms, barbecue sandwiches, Beaver Nuggets, branded merchandise and rows of fuel pumps. But Maine remains [...]
