Buc-ee’s opens first Virginia location

Buc-ee’s officially opened its first Virginia location on Monday at the Exit 240 interchange on Interstate 81 in Mount Crawford.

Parent company of Duncan Hines, Slim Jim to eliminate artificial colors

Conagra Brands, which owns Duncan Hines and Healthy Choice, says it will phase out artificial dyes across all products by 2027, starting with frozen foods this year.

McDonald's, Krispy Kreme end doughnut partnership

Krispy Kreme in May paused its planned rollout of selling doughnuts in McDonald’s locations nationwide.

Red Lobster seafood boil among new CEO’s menu items

Red Lobster emerged from bankruptcy last year and emerged with a new CEO, who has made several changes already.

Kroger closing 60 stores over next 18 months

A major grocery retailer in the U.S. announced dozens of its stores would be closing in the coming months. Here’s what we know.

Kroger free ice cream coupon: How to download yours

The popular grocery chain is kicking off summer with a sweat deal. Here’s how to get your coupon.

DC spends the most per-capita on dining out: study

On average, more than 55% of food budgets are spent on food eaten away from home, including full-service restaurants, fast food, bars, hotels and vending machines.

Subway owner buys chicken chain

A popular new chicken chain says it has been acquired by a private equity firm that also owns Subway.

DC Council votes to pause Initiative 82 $2 raise for tipped workers

The DC Council voted Tuesday to pause raises for tipped workers – meaning restaurant workers won’t be getting the $2 raise they were expecting on July 1.

McDonald’s Snack Wraps are finally coming back — here’s when and what to expect

McDonald’s will relaunch its fan-favorite Snack Wraps on July 10, nearly a decade after discontinuing them. But the 2025 version will look a little different.

Trump Burger chain grows popular in Texas, controversial with critics

A growing Texas burger chain themed around Donald Trump blends political spectacle with fast food, drawing both loyalists and critics in equal measure—with a menu and vibe that feel more rally than restaurant.

Haribo recalls candy after cannabis found in gummies, family gets sick

Haribo has recalled bags of candy in the Netherlands after a family reported getting sick and sampling revealed cannabis in the gummies.