search
US restaurants
Trends
- 1Phoenix sushi restaurant owner detained by ICE for eight months●She owns 3 popular sushi restaurants in Phoenix. ICE detained her for 8 months https://www.npr.org/2026/09/27/nx-s1-5971
A woman who owns three popular sushi restaurants in Phoenix was detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement for eight months, according to NPR. The case has drawn attention because of her established local business ties and the length of her detention, fueling ongoing debate over immigration enforcement practices.
- 2Trump tomato tariffs threaten free chips and salsa at restaurants▼Trump tomato tariffs could spell the end of free chips, salsa at restaurants
New tariffs on Mexican tomatoes pushed by the Trump administration could raise costs for restaurants across the US, and some owners warn the complimentary chips and salsa basket familiar to diners may disappear. Most tomatoes sold in the United States are imported from Mexico, so tariffs push prices up along the supply chain. Reports from Texas outlets are drawing attention to what the trade policy means for everyday dining.
- 3
Chip City, the New York-based cookie chain, is closing all of its locations, according to Nation's Restaurant News. The sudden full shutdown of the popular bakery chain has drawn attention online, with customers reacting to the loss of a brand known for its gooey cookies and rapid expansion across the US.
- 4FDA finds Cyclospora at Mexican farm linked to lettuce outbreak▼Cyclospora found at Mexican farmed linked to lettuce outbreak, FDA says
US Food and Drug Administration investigators have detected the parasite Cyclospora at a Mexican farm connected to an ongoing outbreak of cyclosporiasis illnesses traced to lettuce. The finding confirms the suspected link between the farm and infections reported across several US states. Health officials are warning consumers and restaurants to stay alert over leafy greens as the investigation continues.
- 5
Reports say US tariffs on Mexican tomatoes could raise costs for restaurants, putting complimentary chips and salsa at risk. Commenters are reacting with a mix of alarm and humour, noting that a trade policy dispute may reach the table of nearly every Mexican restaurant in the country if growers and importers pass on the added costs.
- 6
Chinese restaurant brands are rethinking their approach to the US market, according to China Daily. The report suggests these companies are adjusting menus, branding and business models to better appeal to American consumers as they expand overseas. The story highlights growing interest in how Chinese food and beverage companies position themselves in international competition.
- 7San Antonio restaurant repays $81,000 to workers after federal investigation●Local restaurant repays $81K to workers after federal investigation
A local restaurant has paid back $81,000 to its workers following a federal investigation, KSAT reports. The repayment follows a US Department of Labor probe into the restaurant's pay practices. Little detail is available yet on how many employees were affected or what specific violations investigators found.
- 8Common Cents Act Would Address Penny Shortage for Restaurants▼Common Cents Act: Has Congress Finally Solved the Penny Problem for Restaurateurs?
The Common Cents Act is being discussed as a potential congressional fix to the penny problem affecting US restaurateurs, particularly small food businesses. The proposal would address the rising cost and scarcity of pennies, which has complicated cash transactions and pricing for restaurant owners. Industry outlets are asking whether Congress has finally found a workable solution to the long-running coin issue.
- 9DFI Retail sells Maxim's stake to take full control of Starbucks business▼DFI Retail sells stake in Maxim’s in return for Starbucks business, US$340m
DFI Retail Group has sold its stake in Hong Kong restaurant group Maxim's, receiving US$340 million and full ownership of its Starbucks operations in the region as part of the deal. The transaction reshapes the pan-Asian retailer's portfolio, shifting focus from restaurants toward its coffee business with Starbucks across its markets.
- 10
A decline in international tourism is hitting the US economy, according to reporting by Semafor. Fewer foreign visitors means reduced spending on hotels, restaurants, attractions and travel services, sectors that rely heavily on inbound travel. The drop is being read as a potential drag on growth and a concern for businesses and workers in tourism-dependent regions.
- 11McDonald's turns to AI to set prices at US restaurants●🤖 McDonald's начали использовать ИИ для назначения цен в разных ресторанах сети, – Reuters Алгоритмы анализируют миллион
McDonald's has begun using artificial intelligence to set prices across its restaurants, Reuters reports. Algorithms analyse millions of purchases from thousands of US locations, competitor pricing and local willingness to pay. Reporters found differing prices at two outlets in the same city just over three kilometres apart, fuelling debate about dynamic pricing.