McDonald’s will test hand-breaded chicken tenders and sandwiches at nearly 200 US and Ireland locations next year, a move that could add equipment and labor costs for franchisees already facing an $8.5 billion company-wide operational overhaul.

Butter’s BBQ in Sinton, Texas has pulled brisket from its regular menu after years of rising beef costs culminated in another price jump, with owner Andrew Soto saying brisket had come to consume more than 70% of the restaurant’s grocery budget.

Butter’s BBQ in Sinton, Texas has pulled brisket from its everyday menu after years of beef price hikes made it unsustainable, offering pre-orders instead while pushing customers toward pork.

Kroger has rolled out its first new employee uniform policy in a decade even as the chain closes dozens of stores across a dozen states and faces reports of checkout overcharging in Ohio.

Pendry Hotels & Resorts is launching branded private residences in Nashville, Tampa, Mexico City and Barbados, combining hotel-style services with for-sale homes ranging from one to six bedrooms.

Seattle’s minimum wage is set to rise to $22.14 an hour in 2027 even as the city grapples with restaurant closures, falling job postings and rising office vacancies.