Walnut Creek city council approves new Chick-fil-A with conditions

Walnut Creek city council approves new Chick-fil-A with conditions

The Walnut Creek City Council on Tuesday approved a new Chick-fil-A restaurant on the corner of Oak Grove Road and Citrus Avenue with one big concession to neighbors: no drive-thru.   

The Walnut Creek City Council on Tuesday approved a new Chick-fil-A restaurant on the corner of Oak Grove Road and Citrus Avenue with one big concession to neighbors: no drive-thru.   

Red Lobster in Rohnert Park auctions off entire restaurant

Red Lobster in Rohnert Park auctions off entire restaurant

Ovens, refrigerators, tables and even a lobster tank-- they're all being sold in bulk in an auction this week prompted by the abrupt closure of the Red Lobster in Rohnert Park and other U.S. locations. Latest check shows a bid of $900.

Ovens, refrigerators, tables and even a lobster tank-- they're all being sold in bulk in an auction this week prompted by the abrupt closure of the Red Lobster in Rohnert Park and other U.S. locations. Latest check shows a bid of $900.

Oakland McDonald's employees strike over rat infestation

Oakland McDonald's employees strike over rat infestation

Employees at an Oakland McDonald's went on strike Thursday over a rat infestation, according to the California Fast Food Workers Union. 

Employees at an Oakland McDonald's went on strike Thursday over a rat infestation, according to the California Fast Food Workers Union. 

Special surcharges to become illegal in California restaurants

Special surcharges to become illegal in California restaurants

As of July 1, it will be illegal for any restaurant in the Golden State to add special surcharges to diners' checks, which has become a favorite method that restaurants use to lower costs and enhance employee incomes. 

As of July 1, it will be illegal for any restaurant in the Golden State to add special surcharges to diners' checks, which has become a favorite method that restaurants use to lower costs and enhance employee incomes. 

Popular Italian restaurant in San Francisco pivoting amid tough economic realities

Popular Italian restaurant in San Francisco pivoting amid tough economic realities

Popular casual Italian restaurant Che Fico Alimentari in San Francisco is pivoting its business strategy. It's not exactly closing for good, but they are making some big changes due to tough economic realities.

Popular casual Italian restaurant Che Fico Alimentari in San Francisco is pivoting its business strategy. It's not exactly closing for good, but they are making some big changes due to tough economic realities.

These iconic restaurants are all owned by the same companies

These iconic restaurants are all owned by the same companies

While we all recognize popular chain restaurants by their name alone, many of them are actually grouped together and owned by just a small number of restaurant groups in the U.S. Here’s a look.

While we all recognize popular chain restaurants by their name alone, many of them are actually grouped together and owned by just a small number of restaurant groups in the U.S. Here’s a look.

Popular pub and restaurant at San Jose's Santana Row to close after 20 years

Popular pub and restaurant at San Jose's Santana Row to close after 20 years

A longtime woman-owned restaurant and pub in San Jose announced it is closing this month. "The harsh realities of running a restaurant after the pandemic were too great for this small female run family business to continue," the owner said.

A longtime woman-owned restaurant and pub in San Jose announced it is closing this month. "The harsh realities of running a restaurant after the pandemic were too great for this small female run family business to continue," the owner said.

McDonald's to sell Krispy Kreme doughnuts nationwide

McDonald's to sell Krispy Kreme doughnuts nationwide

McDonald’s will begin selling Krispy Kreme Doughnuts nationwide by the end of 2026, both chains announced on Tuesday.

McDonald’s will begin selling Krispy Kreme Doughnuts nationwide by the end of 2026, both chains announced on Tuesday.

Popular Horn Barbecue closing for good in Oakland

Popular Horn Barbecue closing for good in Oakland

Horn Barbecue, which was damaged by a fire last year, will not reopen, owner Matt Horn announced.

Horn Barbecue, which was damaged by a fire last year, will not reopen, owner Matt Horn announced.

Historic kosher bakery in Oakland sold for $1

Historic kosher bakery in Oakland sold for $1

An Oakland man is now the new owner of what’s believed to be the Bay Area's oldest and possibly the last kosher bakery, acquiring the business for $1.

An Oakland man is now the new owner of what’s believed to be the Bay Area's oldest and possibly the last kosher bakery, acquiring the business for $1.

SF mainstay Lee's Deli shops close its doors for good

SF mainstay Lee's Deli shops close its doors for good

Lee's Deli, a mainstay for diners looking for cheap eats in San Francisco's Financial District, has closed its doors for good. People in the area say the closure is a troubling sign for an area that still struggles in the post-pandemic era.

Lee's Deli, a mainstay for diners looking for cheap eats in San Francisco's Financial District, has closed its doors for good. People in the area say the closure is a troubling sign for an area that still struggles in the post-pandemic era.

San Francisco Chinatown Celebrates 'Year of the Dragon'

San Francisco Chinatown Celebrates 'Year of the Dragon'

Saturday is Chinese New Year, but the celebrations were already underway in San Francisco on Friday as the sound of fireworks was almost nonstop. 

Saturday is Chinese New Year, but the celebrations were already underway in San Francisco on Friday as the sound of fireworks was almost nonstop.