McDonald’s Immense Impact on the U.S. EconomyThe Golden Arches do a lot more than just serve up a menu of burgers and fries.ByAngela L. PagánPublishedJanuary 29, 2024
Crumbl Should Keep an Eye on Its CompetitionThe Cookie Wars have left the courtroom. Now customers must decide: Crumbl or Dirty Dough?ByAngela L. PagánPublishedJanuary 26, 2024
Potbelly Is Racing to Quadruple in SizeThe sandwich chain is on a path for "rapid expansion" across the country.ByAngela L. PagánPublishedJanuary 25, 2024
Instacart Wants to Turn Grocery Shopping Into a GameThe newest AI-powered Caper Cart will dole out rewards—and gather data on shoppers.ByAngela L. PagánPublishedJanuary 25, 2024
Subway Might Be Regretting Its New Meat SlicersThe sandwich chain’s big investment in this menu change could be a flop.ByAngela L. PagánPublishedJanuary 24, 2024
Woman Arrested For Stealing $2,500 Worth of Stanley CupsThe Stanley cup craze has driven some people to retail crime.ByAngela L. PagánPublishedJanuary 24, 2024
Fast Food Has a Child Labor ProblemThe biggest chains in America are overworking the kids behind the fryer.ByAngela L. PagánPublishedJanuary 23, 2024
Subway Has 3 New Footlong Treats (and a Clear Winner)Footlong cookie, churro, or pretzel? The new Sidekicks menu at Subway has one standout.ByAngela L. PagánPublishedJanuary 23, 2024
Jimmy John’s Goes InternationalFor the first time ever, Jimmy John’s sandwiches are crossing borders.ByAngela L. PagánPublishedJanuary 22, 2024
These Are America’s Most Beloved Grocery StoresSee how ALDI, H-E-B, Publix, and more grocery stores rank in popularity.ByAngela L. PagánPublishedJanuary 19, 2024
Maybe Hold Off on Drinking Bottled Water, if You CanExperts still aren’t sure how safe it is to ingest the plastics contained in bottled water.ByAngela L. PagánPublishedJanuary 18, 2024
Subway Sells Footlong Everything NowWith its new "Sidekicks" menu, Subway is doubling down on what it’s known for.ByAngela L. PagánPublishedJanuary 18, 2024
Costco Cracks Down on Membership Sharing—AgainMembership moochers beware: Your days shopping at Costco could be numbered.ByAngela L. PagánPublishedJanuary 18, 2024
Uber Shuts Down Drizly Booze Delivery ServiceAfter just three years with Uber, Drizly is no more.ByAngela L. PagánPublishedJanuary 17, 2024
7-Eleven Just Bought Hundreds of Mexican RestaurantsIs the convenience store ready to become a fast food chain?ByAngela L. PagánPublishedJanuary 16, 2024
Flippy, the Burger-Flipping Robot, Is Making MovesFlippy is doing more behind-the-scenes work in fast food kitchens these days.ByAngela L. PagánPublishedJanuary 16, 2024
No One Is Ready to Let Go of Fruit Stripe GumThe candy was discontinued but has found a more expensive life.ByAngela L. PagánPublishedJanuary 12, 2024
Why People Are Losing Their Minds Over Stanley CupsThe insulated tumblers have TikTok, Target shoppers, and just about everyone else in a frenzy.ByAngela L. PagánPublishedJanuary 9, 2024
Chicago’s Best Pizza Might Be Found in an Unlikely PlaceSoon Chicagoans will be able to taste the excellent pizza made by detainees at Cook County Jail.ByAngela L. PagánPublishedJanuary 9, 2024