California is the most expensive for fast food, and these Bay Area cities were among the priciest: study

California often finds itself on the top of a variety of "most expensive" lists. So when it comes to high costs for fast food, it may be no surprise that the Golden State tops that list too. 

Thanksgiving dinner 2025: How much you can save using store-brand items

Wells Fargo's 2025 Thanksgiving report estimated a dinner for 10 people that consists of an all private-label (store-brand) menu comes in at $80, while an all national name-brand menu totals $95.

Butterball Turkey Talk-Line ready to help holiday cooks

Whether you're a seasoned holiday cook or hosting for the first time, the team at Butterball is a phone call away to answer any questions you have as you prepare your feast.

Thanksgiving 2025: Restaurants that will be open for the holiday

For those who don't plan to cook, there's plenty of restaurants that will be open on Thanksgiving Day, and will even offer a special holiday menu.

Thanksgiving feast 2025: How much will this year’s meal cost?

Though the price of food has increased this year, there are other ways to create a budget-friendly feast for Thanksgiving.

Milpitas pho restaurant ordered to close after video of employee slamming meat on ground

A Milpitas pho restaurant was ordered closed after a video circulated on social media showing an employee slamming frozen slabs of short ribs on the ground behind the restaurant.

Panera reveals turnaround strategy to reverse stagnant sales

Panera Bread is launching a multimillion-dollar initiative to overhaul its operations to boost traffic and reverse years of stagnant sales growth. 

Free food in Bay Area for SNAP recipients: Here's the list

With SNAP benefits expiring on Saturday, local food banks, restaurants, and community members have been stepping up, in an effort to support their neighbors who will be affected.

McDonald's Grinch Happy Meal: When, where to get it

McDonald’s is getting into the holiday spirit with a meal inspired by the mean one, himself: The Grinch.

These states led (and lagged) in tipping this summer

Americans are still tipping generously, but the latest data shows shifting habits across the country.

Prisoner sues over Vegemite ban, citing right to Australian culture

An Australian prisoner serving a life sentence for murder is suing the state of Victoria over its ban on Vegemite in prisons.

Sizzler returns: Revamped steakhouse bets on nostalgia to win back diners

Steakhouse chain Sizzler is making a comeback with a refreshed look and brand strategy aimed at rekindling nostalgia while appealing to modern diners.