Say adiós to an old favorite. After a year of bad business, a popular Tex-Mex chain is calling it quits. On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina, known for slinging a variety of fajitas and a massive selection of margaritas, announced that it has closed all of its company-owned restaurants. An On The Border location … Read more
Artificial intelligence could soon take your next McDonald’s drive-thru order. McDonald’s is testing a new AI system that can chat with customers, take orders in multiple languages and help run restaurant operations behind the scenes — a move that could eventually bring the technology to drive-thru lanes across America. The fast-food giant unveiled the system, called ArchIQ, … Read more
The shopping experience at discount giant Dollar General is about to be more rewarding than just for your wallet. Shoppers will soon be able to experience a completely reimagined store as the company aims to enhance the shopping experience with an elevated new layout. Following in the footsteps of other big-box retailers, Dollar General is … Read more
Burger chain Five Guys is shuttering multiple California locations and cutting dozens of jobs as the fast-casual giant buckles under financial pressures — as critics say their high menu prices are pushing consumers away. The chain is permanently closing two restaurants in Los Angeles County, one in Whittier and another in City of Industry. Another … Read more
Wawa is ditching their drive-thru experiment in favor of a “fly thru.” The cult-favorite gas station and convenience store chain has plans to swap their drive-thrus with a mobile pickup window call Fly Thrus, according to the Philadelphia Business Journal. The mobile pickup windows will allow customers to order from Wawa’s mobile app and pick … Read more
Saks Global said Friday it was closing 15 more stores as the luxury retailer, which filed for bankruptcy earlier this year, tries to cut losses and focus on more profitable, higher-end locations. The company has largely completed the process of shutting down underperforming stores with Friday’s announcement, but was still working with some landlords to finalize its store count after weak … Read more
Another one bites the dust. It’s a sad day for savvy shoppers and the end of an era, some might say. Saks Off 5th, the off-price department store and sister to Saks Fifth Avenue, is closing nine stores across the US, with several in the tri-state area. In an effort to “place greater attention to … Read more
Fans have long McLoved the McRib, and it’s back at some restaurants — for now. The beloved barbecue sandwich from McDonald’s is making its return to select restaurants starting Tuesday, Nov. 11, Axios confirmed. The McRib is back starting Nov. 11. AFP via Getty Images “The legendary McRib returns 11/11 at most McDonald’s in the … Read more
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s… a burrito. Chipotle announced it will be partnering with Zipline, a drone delivery company, to start delivering orders by drone to certain customers. The new delivery option, dubbed “Zipotle,” will use the company’s fleet of quiet, zero-emissions aircraft to make deliveries to customers in an … Read more
Starbucks‘ grab-and-go windows are on their way out. The coffee giant plans to close a good portion of its 80 or 90 locations that only offer mobile order pickups during the 2026 fiscal year as part of its “back to Starbucks” initiative. As of now, Starbucks hasn’t specified which locations will shutter or when. “This … Read more
Please, romaine calm. The resurrection of McDonald’s beloved Snack Wrap has seen sales skyrocket, bringing in serious cabbage to franchisees — but the lettuce supply at some locations ran dry from the feeding frenzy, according to a report. The trouble arose at some fast-food locations last week after Micky D’s brought back the one-time staple … Read more
Public health officials in Washington state are warning residents that a Canadian traveler who was contagious with measles visited several public locations, including the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The person, whose vaccination status is unknown, traveled through Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and visited multiple public locations in Renton, Bellevue, Seattle, Everett and Woodinville between April 30 and May 3, according to … Read more
Out with the old, in with the new. One of Taco Bell’s oldest operating locations with an iconic facade is closing its doors. Taco Bell restaurant number 31, which stands for the fast-food chain‘s 31st location, off McDowell and Hayden roads in Scottsdale, Arizona, is shutting down sometime in the near future, FOX 10 Phoenix reports. … Read more
As spring breakers this season continue to head south into warmer territory, mosquitoes are posing a health risk that calls for extra attention. Global cases of dengue fever are on the rise, says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) — and it’s warning of an uptick in U.S. travelers. The agency released a Health Alert Network advisory … Read more
Pouches of Aldi’s Happy Farms shredded Colby Jack cheese have been recalled in four states over concerns they contained metal fragments. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued the Class II recall, which affects approximately 4,800 bags of cheese. The affected products were sold in Connecticut, Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. The “best by” dates on the packages are July … Read more
McDonald’s is the latest fast food restaurant to use artificial intelligence to step up its game. The fast food giant is overhauling all 43,000 restaurants with an AI makeover in an attempt to cut wait times and make a better experience for both customers and employees. Upgrades will start with internet-connected kitchen equipment, AI-enabled drive-throughs … Read more
Red Robin is the latest in a growing number of fast-food eateries planning to shutter underperforming locations following a spate of financial difficulties. The chain on Wednesday announced it is weighing plans to potentially close 70 locations once their lease expires, as it attempts to turn around its operations. The company has already closed one … Read more
Your ability to enjoy a plate of loaded potato skins and $5 happy hour drinks is slowly dwindling, as TGI Fridays has closed 12 U.S. locations in the past month and shuttered 35 restaurants across the pond. According to the company’s location section on its website, multiple TGI Fridays locations in the Northeast closed last week, including … Read more
From soggy fries to broken McFlurry machines, Americans can always count on a consistently inconsistent fast food experience. Poor management, low profits and outdated technology are just a few reasons why one fast-food location may undermine quality control. Fast Company rounded up the best and worst locations of some fast-food companies — McDonald’s, Burger King, … Read more
A Chick-fil-A restaurant in Louisiana announced that it will host a summer camp just for kids, igniting a debate on social media. The franchise location in Hammond will open its doors to kids, ages 5 through 12, to participate in its very own “Chick-fil-A Summer Camp” from July 15-17 and July 22-24. The camp fee … Read more