Texas home to the first dual-branded Applebee's | IHOP restaurant in the country

Seguin, Texas is now home to the first dual-branded Applebee’s | IHOP restaurant in the U.S. The new restaurant opened to the public on Feb. 18, 2025.

USDA accidentally fired bird flu employees and is now trying to rehire them

The Trump administration is working to “rectify" the termination of several employees over the weekend that were working to combat bird flu, the agency said.

Aw, shucks! Steamhouse Lounge Oysterfest returns this weekend

The music will be loud and the oysters will be plentiful at this weekend’s 37th annual Steamhouse Lounge Oysterfest, happening Saturday and Sunday at in Midtown.

Rare pest found in lettuce shipment at California border—a US first

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists discovered a rare insect in a lettuce shipment at the Calexico cargo facility on January 8.

Coca-Cola introduces Simply Pop, its first prebiotic soda

Coca-Cola launches Simply Pop, its first prebiotic soda, available exclusively in Atlanta and on Amazon Fresh before expanding nationwide in 2025.

Mardi Gras pop-up drive-thru happening this weekend in Atlanta

With Mardi Gras just two weeks away, a special one-weekend-only pop-up event will bring a taste of New Orleans to Atlanta.

Denny’s to close more restaurants in 2025

Denny’s is set to close more locations in the U.S. than previously announced. Here's what to know.

Georgia lawmakers weigh labeling or banning lab-grown meat

Two bills have been introduced in the state of Georgia related-grown meat. One bill seeks to regulate labeling. The other seeks to prohibit the product in the state.

Iconic Mary Mac's fully reopens after storm severely damages roof

Nearly a year after a storm caused part of its roof to collapse, the iconic Mary Mac’s Tea Room has fully reopened.

Van crashes in Burger King in northeast Georgia

Officials say a van crashed into a northeast Georgia Burger King restaurant on Thursday.

Several major retailers limiting egg purchases due to nationwide shortage

Egg shortages continue to impact grocery stores nationwide, leading to purchase limits for shoppers at major retailers, according to Business Insider.

Craft breweries struggle as beer sales decline and costs rise

The U.S. craft beer industry is facing a downturn as more breweries shut down than open, with rising supply costs and shifting consumer habits driving closures.