Dough deficit. While this popular pizza chain has recently opened dozens of new locations, the crust could not cover the costs for one franchisee. Last week, Rogue Fare LLC, which operates five Mountain Mike’s Pizza restaurants throughout the state of Oregon, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. According to court papers, the petition, which was filed in … Read more
Trader Joe’s is expanding its presence in New York and across the US in 2026 with 25 new stores on the way. The grocery chain announced Wednesday that it will open nine new locations across 14 states. While eight states currently remain without a Trader Joe’s, the company is increasing its investment in regions with … Read more
Six Flags Magic Mountain has officially pulled back the curtain on its brand new Looney Tunes Land, a colorful cartoon-themed playground packed with rides, attractions, and larger-than-life versions of some of animation’s most beloved characters. The massive makeover debuted on Saturday at the Valencia theme park as part of its 55th anniversary, transforming the former … Read more
Bargain hunters in the Golden State are about to get a few more aisles to dig through. Burlington is rolling out 26 stores nationwide this month, with California landing multiple locations as the off-price giant doubles down on brick-and-mortar. The May openings spawn 20 states — including California, Texas, Ohio and South Carolina — and are … Read more
Los Angeles’ art world may be celebrating the long-awaited expansion of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art — but online, critics are fixated on something far less highbrow: smoothies. Today, LACMA revealed it will partner with ultra-luxe grocery chain Erewhon to open a cafe inside its new David Geffen Galleries expansion, and not everyone … Read more
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s radical policy proposals have prompted high-profile restaurateur Stratis Morfogen to cancel plans to open new businesses. He told Side Dish he’s pulling the plug on three new establishments, including one in Midtown West. “I waited for the election before signing and now I’m not signing,” he said. Stratis Morfogen … Read more
ESPN would like to extend its most popular talk show. After “Around the Horn” is canceled in the summer of 2025, ESPN is dabbling with the idea of expanding “Pardon the Interruption” to an hour-long program to fill the void, The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand reports. “PTI,” starring Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon, has aired at … Read more
A New York lawmaker wants to expand fantasy sports games and update rules to keep pace with fan preferences and changes in the market. “We can do so much better,” said state Sen. Joe Addabbo (D-Queens), chairman of the Racing, Gaming and Wagering Committee, who is pushing a new bill on the popular pastime. Daily … Read more
A New Hampshire distillery is contributing to its efforts to fight the invasive species by turning crabs into whiskey. Today in Health Care, White House officials began discussing plans to expand eligibility for a second COVID-19 vaccine booster to include more age groups, although the number of Americans who received the first booster shot still … Read more