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 …
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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 …
Chipotle Is Offering Free Quesadillas for National Quesadilla Day
Chipotle is celebrating National Quesadilla Day with not just one, but four days of deals. The foodie holiday, which falls on Thursday, Sept. 25, has inspired the fast-food chain to roll out a fun freebie for customers. Below, we’re breaking down all the easy, cheesy details. Customers Can Get A Free Quesadilla Through Sept. 25 …
Starbucks’ Halloween Cups Feature Glow-in-the-Dark Designs
It’s officially fall, so why not drink your coffee out of an appropriately autumnal vessel? On Sept. 22, Starbucks released its Halloween drinkware lineup, which will be available in the U.S. for a limited time, while supplies last. The collection features five pieces of drinkware with exciting touches like glow-in-the-dark finishes, 3D textures and seasonal …
Aldi Responds After Viral Big Bag Sells Out in Under 15 Minutes
Aldi’s Big Bags, an aquarium-sized shopping bag with more than five square feet of storage space, sold out in less than 15 minutes, the grocery store says. The supermarket chain launched a giveaway for 1,000 Big Bags on Sept. 16, and all of the bags were snatched up in a mere 13 minutes, an Aldi …
Marilyn Hagerty, Who Wrote Viral Olive Garden Review, Dies at 99
Marilyn Hagerty, longtime Grand Forks Herald columnist and food critic known for her viral Olive Garden review, has died. She was 99. The journalist died Tuesday, Sept. 16, of complications from a recent stroke, her son James “Bob” Hagerty confirmed to TODAY.com. Funeral arrangements have been set for Oct. 6, the Grand Forks Herald reported. …
Funfetti Is Releasing Sourdough Bread Mix Ahead of Taylor Swift’s Album Drop
Taylor Swift has spoken Funfetti sourdough mix into existence. Pillsbury Funfetti announced on Sept. 18 that it’s dropping a limited-edition sourdough bread kit. The news comes just over a month after the pop star and sourdough obsessive said on the “New Heights” podcast that she made Taylor’s version of a Funfetti sourdough for the three …
Wendy’s Brings Back Frosty Frights Kids Meal for Halloween 2025
Bad news for adults: Wendy’s is not bringing back its Boo! Bags this Halloween; but good news for kids: It is bringing back its Frosty Frights Kids’ Meals. The burger chain recently announced that its Halloween-themed kids’ meals and Boo! Books are both returning for 2025, while supplies last. Participating in the chain’s Boo! Books …
Starbucks Brings Back Apple Crisp Following Customer Demands
Ever since the return of the Pumpkin Spice Latte, Starbucks customers have been demanding one fall drink’s return — and now, the coffee giant is heeding that call. Starbucks confirmed to TODAY.com that its Apple Crisp flavor will be coming back to cafes nationwide starting on Oct. 14. “You all for the last month,” Starbucks …
Burger King Is Offering Free Bacon Cheeseburgers on National Cheeseburger Day
Burger King is rolling out the red carpet for its Royal Perks members to celebrate National Cheeseburger Day. The foodie holiday, which falls on Thursday, Sept. 18, has inspired many restaurants to cook up fun freebies for customers. Burger King is upping the ante, however, with several days of deals. Below, we’re sharing everything you …









