A Maryland Rye Takes San Francisco’s Top Whiskey Honor
Epoch’s six-year cask-strength Maryland rye won San Francisco’s Best in Show whiskey award. Here is how to read the result and identify the release.
Sweetgreen’s Warm Plates Make a New Bid for Dinner
Sweetgreen’s November 10 menu adds rotisserie-seasoned chicken and a sourdough cookie, with a New York cooking event planned for November 20.
Papa Gino’s Deal Would Bring Wing It On! Into Its Restaurants
Craveworthy’s proposed acquisition of Papa Gino’s parent includes plans to introduce Wing It On! after closing. Here is what is confirmed and still ahead.
McDonald’s and Uber Bring Delivery and Rewards Closer Together
McDonald’s and Uber expand their partnership across 14 markets, with integrated app delivery and new loyalty connections rolling out in stages.
Celsius Gives Its Three Energy Brands Separate Leadership
Celsius, Alani Nu and Rockstar get separate U.S. business units as the energy-drink group balances brand identity with shared operations.
BJ’s Traffic Growth Puts Repeat Visits Ahead of Bigger Checks
BJ’s reports rising restaurant visits and sales as its value meals and seasonal menu give guests reasons to return.
Wendy’s Makes Breakfast Optional, Putting Local Hours in Focus
Wendy’s new Dave’s Way strategy lets U.S. franchisees choose whether to serve breakfast. The change makes checking a specific restaurant’s hours essential.
Amazon’s Uber Eats Perk Changes Where Prime Members Order Dinner
Amazon’s new Uber Eats benefit waives delivery fees on eligible orders of $25 or more. Service fees remain, and the ordering route matters.
The MTY–Foodtastic Dispute Leaves Restaurant Ownership Unsettled
Foodtastic’s C$43-per-share proposal remains disputed. MTY has rejected the approaches; a public campaign is not a completed restaurant acquisition.
Maxwell House’s Proposed Ownership Change Reaches Beyond the Coffee Shelf
Kraft Heinz’s coffee agreement includes familiar brands, two factories and a retained stake. Closing is expected in 2027, subject to conditions.
McDonald’s Holiday Drinks Arrive November 3, Beyond the Coffee Cup
Cranberry soda, energy drinks and cookie-butter coffees broaden the seasonal menu at participating restaurants.
Hershey’s Snack Growth Runs Into a Production Bottleneck
Pretzels and popcorn are a growing part of Hershey’s business, but capacity and packaging are shaping what that growth delivers.
Starbucks’ Sales Growth Comes From More Visits and Bigger Orders
Starbucks reports stronger U.S. comparable sales while total revenue falls. The latest results separate customer visits, order size and company structure.
DoorDash’s $17 Billion Instacart Deal Puts the Whole Food Shop in Play
DoorDash agrees to buy Instacart for about $17 billion. What the pending deal could mean for grocery choice, restaurant delivery and household costs.
Cheesecake Factory’s Sales Surge Puts Dining Capacity in Focus
Cheesecake Factory reports 15.2% comparable-sales growth. Traffic gains and holiday capacity show why successful marketing still needs strong operations.
Wendy’s $1.4 Billion Buyout Proposal Leaves the Turnaround Unfinished
Trian, Flynn and partners propose taking Wendy’s private. What the non-binding offer means for the chain, franchisees and the dining experience.
Casey’s Pan Pizza Makes Convenience Stores a Dinner Competitor
Casey’s launches pan pizza October 28 across nearly 3,000 stores. The permanent addition broadens the chain’s competition for takeout meals.
Sweetgreen’s $200,000 Pay Potential Comes With Conditions
Sweetgreen’s new manager plan starts in fiscal 2027. The headline figure combines salary, performance bonuses and equity for qualifying leaders.
Louisville’s Hot Brown Week Begins as the Dish Turns 100
Louisville Hot Brown Week runs October 26–November 1 with participating restaurant specials, marking a century of the city’s signature dish.
PLNT Café Plans a Broader Plant-Based Menu in Washington
PLNT Café is planned for Washington’s Mount Vernon Triangle later this year, bringing tacos, vegetables and burgers into one plant-based concept.