Former Texas Chick-fil-A employee charged in $80K refund scheme using mac and cheese

A former Chick-fil-A employee was arrested for allegedly stealing more than $80,000 by using restaurant registers to issue hundreds of fraudulent macaroni and cheese refunds to his personal credit cards.

Smorgasburg adds location in Central Park this year

Foodies can rejoice in the fact that Smorgasburg is adding a new location to its roster: Central Park.

Roadkill found in freezer at Chinese restaurant, police say

Police in Pineville, Louisiana, are investigating a local restaurant after officers found a deer believed to be roadkill stored in a freezer with food.

Shellfish recall issued over potential norovirus contamination

The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a recall of some shellfish that were distributed in at least four states because of possible norovirus concerns. 

Starbucks announces its corporate office expansion in Nashville, TN

Seattle-based coffee giant Starbucks is investing $100 million to establish a new support office in Nashville, Tennessee, as part of a long-term growth strategy that includes creating 2,000 regional jobs over the next five years.

Endless Shrimp: Red Lobster brings back deal after 2024 bankruptcy

The new Endless Shrimp promotion started Monday. Red Lobster did not say how much the deal would cost, and prices may vary by location.

Rat poison in baby food spurs recall in multiple European nations

Rat poison found in jars of baby food in Central Europe over the weekend prompted recalls across multiple countries. 

These states are drinking less alcohol as habits shift, analysis finds

Habits around drinking alcohol are changing as more Americans are beginning to drink less. Here’s which states have seen the biggest shift, according to a recent data analysis.

SNAP junk-food purchase restrictions take effect April 20 in Florida  —  See what other states have bans

Florida is implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food, joining other states.

Not an athlete? PepsiCo says you need Gatorade anyway

Doctors caution that while electrolyte and sports drinks have their place, the average non-athlete shouldn’t reach for one just because they’re thirsty.

Starbucks, ChatGPT want AI to help pick your next drink

The scene plays out every day in coffeehouses everywhere. A customer reaches the front of the line and immediately cannot decide what to order. There are so many options: maybe just get the usual, maybe a tea, maybe coffee, maybe a Frappuccino, iced or hot… What is that, something new?

Trump touts tax change with $100 tip to DoorDash driver at White House

With just two days to go until the IRS deadline, President Donald Trump wanted to showcase one of his signature tax initiatives with the help of some McDonald’s and a $100 tip to the DoorDash delivery driver.

7-Eleven plans to close 645 stores during 2026 fiscal year

The parent company of 7-Eleven intends to shut down hundreds of its North American locations over the coming months.

Home distilling ban struck down after 158 years

A U.S. Appellate Court ended a federal prohibition on distilling hard liquor that stretched all the way back to the Reconstruction era. 

Tax Day 2026 freebies and deals

April 15 is tax day and there are several restaurants offering free food deals to help make paying taxes a bit easier.