Tropical Smoothie Cafe CEO details brand refresh as chain nears 1,800 locations
The fast-casual chain is expanding into airports and military bases while investing in digital tools and restaurant operations to support future growth.
Walmart vows not to use customer data for personalized pricing: 'We won't do it'
The retail giant said that customer data will not be used to personalize prices or hide lower-cost options as it expands AI-powered shopping tools.
CEO SUNDAY: Golden Corral CEO reveals the one habit he’ll ‘never break’ after 41 years
After 41 years with Golden Corral, CEO Lance Trenary shares the leadership lessons, daily habits and customer-first approach that have shaped his career
Lowe's partners with DoorDash, Alphabet's Wing Aviation on drone delivery service
The North Carolina pilot allows eligible customers to order select home improvement supplies through the DoorDash app for drone delivery in as little as 20 minutes.
Cracker Barrel upgrading 3 popular dinner items as chain completes 26-store property deal
Cracker Barrel announced plans to upgrade three popular dinner items. Separately, the chain said it used proceeds from a property deal to pay down debt and strengthen its balance sheet.
Two Maryland malls set to enact juvenile curfews after violent incidents
Westfield Montgomery and Westfield Wheaton will require anyone under 18 to be accompanied by an adult after 3 p.m. beginning Sept. 28 after a series of violent incidents.
The Laughing Cow ditches iconic smile and teases cheese shoppers with cryptic message on packaging
The Laughing Cow cheese wedges swap their iconic grin for a frown in a mysterious campaign featuring a QR code and the cryptic message "We need to talk."
DoorDash customer picks up order from driver at crash scene: 'I think that's my food right there'
A Maryland man's viral video shows him wrestling with guilt as he retrieves his DoorDash order from the scene of his delivery driver's crash. The driver later launched a GoFundMe after his car was totaled and he lost his job.
'I think that's my food right there': Man retrieves DoorDash order after driver's crash
A Maryland man went viral after filming himself retrieving his DoorDash order from the scene of a crash that totaled the delivery driver's car. (Credit: @thegaragegrind via Storyful)
Hard Mountain Dew offers $1M bounty to anyone who can prove Bigfoot is real
The beverage brand's "Bigfoot Bounty" campaign offers adults 21 and older the chance to win $1 million by submitting verified evidence of the legendary creature.
Major Wendy's franchisee files for bankruptcy
Meritage Hospitality Group filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection to block Wendy's corporate from terminating its franchise agreements.
Fast-food chains are chasing the specialty drink boom. Inside Sonic's strategy
Sonic says its long-standing drink customization platform gives the chain an advantage as fast-food rivals invest in specialty beverages and personalized drinks.
Sonic leans into specialty drinks as fast-food beverage competition heats up
Marion Campbell, Sonic Drive-In's vice president of integrated marketing and communications, on the fast-food chain's beverage and fall flavor strategies.
The fast-food chain where managers average more than $200K a year
Chief Operating Officer Denny Warnick said the burger chain remains focused on competitive wages, benefits and career development opportunities.
Toys R Us makes major comeback with 120 new stores opening across US this holiday season
Years after its 2017 bankruptcy and store closures, Toys R Us is making its biggest U.S. comeback yet with 160 standalone stores this holiday season.
National Cheeseburger Day 2026: Burger deals at McDonald's, Wendy's and others
Burger lovers can score free and discounted cheeseburgers at major chains, including McDonald's, Burger King, Wendy's, Five Guys, Carl's Jr. and Shake Shack.
Walmart launches weeklong fall sale overlapping Amazon Prime Big Deal Days
Walmart's seven-day Deals & More event will overlap with Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days and feature discounts of up to 50% across select categories.
Ford unveils 2027 F-150 with hands-free towing, first-ever Carhartt edition
Ford's best-selling F-150 pickup is getting hands-free towing, refreshed styling, new powertrains and a first-ever Carhartt edition for the 2027 model year.
Kraft Heinz unveils new Philadelphia cream cheese flavors to win back shoppers
Kraft Heinz has teamed up with Mike’s Hot Honey to roll out Philadelphia Mike’s Hot Honey Whipped Cream Cheese exclusively at Walmart stores nationwide.
Costco raises price of Kirkland motor oil and limits how much shoppers can buy
Costco is now capping Kirkland and Mobil 1 motor oil purchases each week as oil prices soar, gas hits $4.32 and diesel surpasses $6 a gallon.



















