McDonald's bets on giant burgers, secret menus and nostalgia, with US rollout still uncertain
McDonald's is betting on bigger burgers, viral menu hacks and nostalgia to drive traffic in 2026, according to reports.
McDonald's is betting on bigger burgers, viral menu hacks and nostalgia to drive traffic in 2026, according to reports.
Frozen tater tots recalled across 26 states over possible plastic contamination
The recall covers certain Ore-Ida Tater Tots and Sysco Imperial Potato Tater Barrels.
The recall covers certain Ore-Ida Tater Tots and Sysco Imperial Potato Tater Barrels.
New federal dietary guidelines: Avoid processed foods, added sugar
New guidelines for healthy eating say Americans should eat more whole foods and protein, fewer highly processed foods and less added sugar.
New guidelines for healthy eating say Americans should eat more whole foods and protein, fewer highly processed foods and less added sugar.
New Girl Scout cookie arrives: Here's how to get it
If your New Year's resolution is to “explore more” Girl Scout cookies, you’re in luck.
If your New Year's resolution is to “explore more” Girl Scout cookies, you’re in luck.
New mega Japanese supermarket chain to open first East Bay location
A much-anticipated Japanese supermarket chain is set to open in the East Bay this month.
A much-anticipated Japanese supermarket chain is set to open in the East Bay this month.
New Taco Bell Cantina just opened at this world-renowned Bay Area destination
The Bay Area has a new Taco Bell Cantina, a souped-up, more upscale, and boozy version of your parents’ Taco Bell.
The Bay Area has a new Taco Bell Cantina, a souped-up, more upscale, and boozy version of your parents’ Taco Bell.
Landmark San Francisco restaurant abruptly closes after 56 years
An iconic landmark dining destination that drew both locals and tourists to San Francisco’s Embarcadero for more than half a century has abruptly closed its doors.
An iconic landmark dining destination that drew both locals and tourists to San Francisco’s Embarcadero for more than half a century has abruptly closed its doors.
McDonald's lawsuit claims McRib sandwich marketing misleads consumers: Reports
The lawsuit claimed McDonald's markets its limited-time McRib sandwich as being made of pork rib meat, citing the sandwich's name and shape.
The lawsuit claimed McDonald's markets its limited-time McRib sandwich as being made of pork rib meat, citing the sandwich's name and shape.
Iconic San Francisco Alioto's Restaurant to be demolished
Crews began to demolish San Francisco's iconic Alioto’s Restaurant, a classic seafood eatery at Fisherman's Wharf, on Monday – the start of a process that will pave the way for a new plaza, slated to open this summer.
Crews began to demolish San Francisco's iconic Alioto’s Restaurant, a classic seafood eatery at Fisherman's Wharf, on Monday – the start of a process that will pave the way for a new plaza, slated to open this summer.
Japanese sushi chain shatters record, pays $3.24 million for single bluefin tuna
Check out this single bluefin tuna that a Japanese sushi chain bought for more than $3 million at the famed New Year fish auction in Tokyo, shattering a previous record.
Check out this single bluefin tuna that a Japanese sushi chain bought for more than $3 million at the famed New Year fish auction in Tokyo, shattering a previous record.
Sprinkles Cupcakes closing all locations, founder and former owner confirms
founder and former owner of Sprinkles Cupcakes confirmed in an Instagram post Wednesday that the company is closing all its locations across the country.
founder and former owner of Sprinkles Cupcakes confirmed in an Instagram post Wednesday that the company is closing all its locations across the country.
SNAP junk-food purchase restrictions take effect Jan. 1 in five states, others to follow in 2026 — see where
The new year brings new restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients. On Jan. 1, five states are banning SNAP recipients from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food.
The new year brings new restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients. On Jan. 1, five states are banning SNAP recipients from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food.
MN distributor recalls hundreds of food, drugstore products after rodent, feces contamination
The FDA says the facility was operating under insanitary conditions after finding the presence of rodents, rodent urine and bird droppings in areas where medical devices, drugs, human food, pet food and cosmetic products were held.
The FDA says the facility was operating under insanitary conditions after finding the presence of rodents, rodent urine and bird droppings in areas where medical devices, drugs, human food, pet food and cosmetic products were held.
A new California law requires tortillas to include an extra ingredient. Here’s why
Tortillas sold in California are going to have a new ingredient, one that’s intended to help nurture healthy infants.
Tortillas sold in California are going to have a new ingredient, one that’s intended to help nurture healthy infants.
Outback Steakhouse sued after toilet shatters, injures man
A Florida man has filed a lawsuit against Outback Steakhouse, alleging he suffered severe injuries after a handicapped toilet seat suddenly shattered and collapsed beneath him.
A Florida man has filed a lawsuit against Outback Steakhouse, alleging he suffered severe injuries after a handicapped toilet seat suddenly shattered and collapsed beneath him.
Benihana plans to open 10 new Bay Area restaurant locations
Benihana plans to open 10 new restaurant locations across the San Francisco Bay Area under an expansion agreement announced by its parent company.
Benihana plans to open 10 new restaurant locations across the San Francisco Bay Area under an expansion agreement announced by its parent company.
Why cheaper beef prices are still a long way off
It's going to be a while before consumers see any relief when it comes to beef prices.
It's going to be a while before consumers see any relief when it comes to beef prices.
Shoppers who purchased beef in certain years may be eligible for cash payment: See eligibility and how to file
Shoppers in several states may be eligible for part of an $87.5 million antitrust class action lawsuit settlement with several beef processors.
Shoppers in several states may be eligible for part of an $87.5 million antitrust class action lawsuit settlement with several beef processors.
Silicon Valley grocery prices rank as no. 1 rising cost, residents say
In response to a survey asking, "Which of the following do you think have increased the most in cost for you over the past year?" groceries and food topped the list.
In response to a survey asking, "Which of the following do you think have increased the most in cost for you over the past year?" groceries and food topped the list.
Jack in the Box shut down more than 70 stores with more expected by year's end
Jack in the Box has shuttered 72 locations so far as part of a cost-cutting turnaround plan.
Jack in the Box has shuttered 72 locations so far as part of a cost-cutting turnaround plan.



















