US Navy veteran turns military service into California wine success
LaZarre Wines head winemaker Adam LaZarre shares his journey from military service to making high-end wines on 'Varney & Co.'
McDonald’s CEO warns rising beef prices remain a challenge as inflation stays ‘sticky’
The restaurant industry faces mounting pressure, and McDonald's CEO highlighted persistent inflation challenges and record-high beef pricing.
McDonald's CEO picks surprising winner as his favorite menu item in LinkedIn tournament
McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski reveals his menu favorite in a tournament format, with results that showcase his personal taste preferences.
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez enjoy romantic dinner date at upscale Miami Beach restaurant
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez enjoy romantic dinner at Miami Beach's Carbone restaurant. The newlyweds stepped out in style with Sánchez wearing Roberto Cavalli.
Israeli restaurant chain in DC hit by Gaza protests permanently closes
Kosher restaurant chain Shouk permanently closes all Washington, D.C., locations after two years of boycotts and protests over Gaza war allegations.
FOX Business Briefs 10/21
GM sold a record number of EVs in third quarter; Coca-Cola sees third-quarter revenue rise on higher prices; Starbucks holds around $2 billion in unused funds from gift cards; bar expert Jon Taffer expands empire with new Taffer’s Tavern locations.
Cracker Barrel CEO breaks silence on logo U-turn
Julie Felss Masino discusses Cracker Barrel's failed logo update and ongoing pressure from activist investor Sardar Biglari at a New York investing conference.
Celebrity bar expert Jon Taffer expands his empire with new Taffer’s Tavern locations
"Bar Rescue" star Jon Taffer expands his restaurant empire with Taffer's Tavern Orlando opening, featuring his signature Browned Butter Bourbon concept.
'Bar Rescue' star Jon Taffer opens new tavern in southeast 'hospitality hub'
Reality TV's bar boss Jon Taffer explained why he chose the location for his newest establishment, as well as what's to come for "Bar Rescue," when he sat down with FOX Business on Oct. 15, 2025.
Long John Silver's ditches signature seafood logo in major brand redesign
Long John Silver's joins an industry rebranding wave with a new chicken-focused logo and tagline, while maintaining seafood as a central part of the restaurant's identity.
Steak 'n Shake announces installations of 'tallest and biggest' American flags at restaurants nationwide
Indianapolis-based burger chain Steak 'n Shake receives overwhelmingly positive response on social media after announcing patriotic flag installation initiative.
Cracker Barrel co-founder blasts chain's CEO: “Taco Bell is not Cracker Barrel”
Cracker Barrel co-founder Tommy Lowe, 93, says the company’s new leadership doesn’t understand the brand’s roots or the customers who built it.
Cracker Barrel co-founder says CEO 'knows very little' about the company following $700M rebrand failure
Tommy Lowe argues that CEO Julie Felss Masino and the board don't understand Cracker Barrel's clientele, calling its $700 rebrand failure a "waste of money."
Cracker Barrel dumps consulting firm Prophet after major rebrand backlash from customers
Cracker Barrel ends partnership with Prophet consulting firm after intense customer backlash over failed rebrand that stripped away beloved Americana décor.
Tourism in Los Angeles falls 8% in 3 months
Celebrity chef and restaurant owner Andrew Gruel joins 'Varney & Co.' to discuss restaurants' finances being impacted by an L.A. tourism slump and increase in weight loss drugs.
FOX Business Briefs 9/26
Core inflation rate held at 2.9% in August; Merriam-Webster releasing new dictionary with 5,000+ new words; Bot networks helping drag consumer brands into culture wars
Vance mourns Mission BBQ co-founder's son killed in military helicopter crash
Vice President JD Vance reacted to the news that Mission BBQ co-founder Bill Kraus' son Andrew Kraus was one of the soldiers who died in a helicopter crash
FOX Business Briefs 9/18
Nvidia to invest $5 billion in intel as part of AI and PC products collaboration; Fed board projects at least two more cuts this year; Cracker Barrel reports mixed earnings after rebrand controversy; Meta unveils A.I.-integrated sunglasses.
Olive Garden tests smaller portion menu at reduced prices nationwide with 'encouraging' results
Darden Restaurants is experimenting with a lighter portion menu at Olive Garden locations, featuring reduced-size versions of chicken parmigiana and other entrées.
Cracker Barrel CEO Masino admits in earnings call, underestimating customer connection to iconic style
The Tennessee-based restaurant chain pivoted back to traditional branding and signage after customers expressed strong opposition to modern logo and store redesigns.