A gone-but-not-forgotten soda flavor is coming back to stores — but not for long. A spokesperson from the Coca-Cola Company confirmed to TODAY.com that Retro Diet Coke Lime will be returning to stores that carry the Coke brand nationwide starting Oct. 6. The flavor was a “breakout favorite” when it first launched in early 2004, …
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Chick-fil-A Is Launching a Beverage Concept Called Daybright
Chick-fil-A is branching out into the beverage space as the fast-food drink wars continue to heat up. The chain confirmed to TODAY.com that it is testing a standalone beverage-focused concept called Daybright under its subsidiary company Red Wagon Ventures, LLC. It is scheduled to open in the Greater Atlanta area this fall. The beverage-focused restaurant …
Costco Is Selling a 5-Foot-Tall Lindt Chocolate Advent Calendar
It’s not even October yet, but there’s a humungous holiday item at Costco that might have you clamoring for Christmas anyway. On Sept. 21, TikToker Laura Lamb, known on social media as @costcohotfinds, posted a sponsored video for Lindt showing the company’s enormous Advent calendar being sold at the popular warehouse store. “This is absolutely …
Iron Hill Brewery Announces It’s Closing All Locations
Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant, a chain of breweries located mainly around the Philadelphia area and Delaware, announced it’s abruptly closing all of its remaining locations. The company announced on Facebook on Sept. 25 that all of its locations are now closed. “It has been our pleasure to serve you, and we are deeply grateful …
Why Everyone’s Eating Hamburger Helper Again—Plus Healthy Hacks
In my years as a registered dietitian, I’ve talked to a lot of people about food, and sometimes I feel like I’ve heard everything. I’ve had clients who flavored their workout water with jalapenos and cilantro, made enchiladas in a dormitory popcorn popper and topped their vanilla yogurt with ketchup. That’s something that my clients …
Starbucks to Close Stores and Lay off Employees in Restructuring
Starbucks is planning to eliminate 900 roles and close several underperforming stores by the end of the year, chairman and CEO Brian Niccol said on Thursday, Sept. 25. Niccol, who became CEO of the coffee chain in September 2024, wrote in a note to employees that the two major changes are being made as part …
Cracker Barrel Is Offering $5 Deal for National Pancake Day
Cracker Barrel customers are sure to flip out over the restaurant’s National Pancake Day deal. In honor of the foodie holiday, the chain is firing up its griddles for a limited-time promotion that challenges customers to bring their appetite. Below, we’re sharing everything you need to know to take advantage of the offer. Customers Can …
Panera’s Fall Menu Welcomes Back Black Bean Soup
Panera is welcoming soup season by bringing back a fan-favorite menu item. On Sept. 24, Panera Bread announced its fall menu is now available at cafes nationwide. The centerpiece of the menu is the “Fall for Your Favorites Meal,” which features three signature soups — including one that was discontinued seven years ago. To promote …
Cracker Barrel Closes 14 Maple Street Biscuit Company Stores
Maple Street Biscuit Company is the latest restaurant chain to shutter multiple locations in what continues to be a challenging time for the food service industry. Cracker Barrel, the parent company of the breakfast joint, shared the news in its latest earnings call, which included details about the company’s fourth quarter financial results and a …
Aldi Products Are Getting a Packaging Makeover
Aldi customers have always turned to the grocery chain for its private label brands. Soon, it will make it easier for customers to locate products that are produced by Aldi on store shelves. In a move that’s sure to delight many of its shoppers, Aldi just announced it is rolling out a packaging refresh and …









