Matcha mania turns the green powder into gold
A recent surge in matcha's popularity has led to a global matcha shortage, driven by soaring demand and limited production...
Restaurants
Cracker Barrel shares rise after restaurant chain gets rid of controversial new logo
A Cracker Barrel sign featuring the old logo is seen outside of a restaurant on August 21, 2025 in Homestead,...
Cracker Barrel responds to backlash over new logo and rebranding: 'We could've done a better job'
The new Cracker Barrel logo is seen on a menu inside the restaurant on Aug. 21, 2025 in Pembroke Pines,...
Chipotle teams up with Zipline to test drone food delivery
Chipotle is teaming up with drone delivery leader Zipline to test autonomous food delivery, the fast-casual chain announced Thursday, as...
Cracker Barrel shares plummet after pushback on new logo, brand refresh
The logo for Cracker Barrel Old Country Store is seen on a sign along Interstate 80.Paul Weaver | SOPA Images...
Starbucks expands test of coconut water beverages as it leans into health and wellness
Starbucks' Coco Matcha and Coco Cold Brew drinks.Courtesy: StarbucksStarbucks will expand its test of coconut water beverages to hundreds of...
From sweet treats to protein boosts, chains are banking on beverages to drive sales
If it feels like there are a lot of new drinks on restaurant menus, it's because there are.Driven by younger...
Cava, Chipotle and other fast-casual restaurant chains are finally hit by consumer slowdown
Cava stock tumbled 16% in afternoon trading on Wednesday, making it the latest fast-casual chain to feel Wall Street's wrath...
Mediterranean chain Cava lowers forecast after disappointing same-store sales growth
Customers arrive at a Cava restaurant in New York City on June 22, 2023.Brendan Mcdermid | ReutersCava on Tuesday lowered...
From Starbucks to Smoothie King, restaurants seek to cash in on consumers' protein frenzy
Starbucks Protein DrinkCourtesy: StarbucksRestaurant chains are joining in on the protein frenzy, hoping to encourage diners to pay more for...
Sweetgreen shares drop 25% after salad chain cuts outlook for the second time in two quarters
People walk past a Sweetgreen restaurant in Manhattan.Jeenah Moon | The Washington Post | Getty ImagesSweetgreen shares dropped more than...
Restaurant Brands earnings miss estimates, but international division shines
A Burger King restaurant with the slogan ''Flame Grilling Since 1954'' is seen in Vienna, Austria, on June 7, 2025....
Craveworthy Brands becomes managing partner of Gregorys Coffee
Gregorys Coffee was founded in 2006 and has more than 50 locations.Source: Gregorys CoffeeCraveworthy Brands is now investor and managing...
McDonald's is about to report earnings. Here's what to expect
A corporate logo for McDonald's hangs above the door of a restaurant on Broadway in New York City on June...
Yum Brands is cooking up more than fast food. It's preparing the industry's next CEOs
Customers walk out of a Taco Bell and Pizza Hut restaurant during lunchtime in Los Angeles, California. Kevork Djansezian |...
Yum Brands earnings miss estimates as Pizza Hut, KFC struggle in the U.S.
Yum Brands on Tuesday reported quarterly earnings and revenue that missed analysts' expectations as Pizza Hut and KFC reported U.S. same-store sales...
The AI 'algorithmic audit' could be coming to hotel room checkout
Artificial intelligence can lead to surprises in all sorts of places where a bill once would have been considered settled....
Restaurants are adding dozens of new spicy menu items in a bid for younger diners
Chipotle Mexican Grill's new Adobo Ranch dipSource: Chipotle Mexican GrillRestaurant brands are hoping hot new menu items will drive visits...
Wall Street sees Starbucks comeback taking hold, even after another lackluster quarter
Customers enter a Starbucks coffee shop in New York, US, on Monday, July 28, 2025. Victor J. Blue | Bloomberg...
DOJ drops charges against Fat Brands, chair Andy Wiederhorn
Andy Wiederhorn, former Fatburger CEO.CNBCThe Justice Department is dropping its case against Fat Brands and its chair Andy Wiederhorn.In May...
