Chuck E. Cheese unveils Pay Your Age deal for Friday in wake of Build-A-Bear promo gone wrong
Trying to get over those long lines from Thursday’s Build-A-Bear promotion? Chuck E. Cheese is here to help -- and capitalize on all the publicity.
Trying to get over those long lines from Thursday’s Build-A-Bear promotion? Chuck E. Cheese is here to help -- and capitalize on all the publicity.
Papa John's founder resigns, apologizes for using racial slur
NEW YORK (AP) - Papa John's founder John Schnatter has resigned as chairman of the board. The company made the announcement late Wednesday, hours after Schnatter apologized for using a racial slur during a conference call in May. Forbes said Schnatter used the N-word during a media training exercise. When asked how he would distance himself from racist groups, Schnatter reportedly...
NEW YORK (AP) - Papa John's founder John Schnatter has resigned as chairman of the board. The company made the announcement late Wednesday, hours after Schnatter apologized for using a racial slur during a conference call in May. Forbes said Schnatter used the N-word during a media training exercise. When asked how he would distance himself from racist groups, Schnatter reportedly...
Blue Bell's Krazy Kookie Dough returns to shelves
Blue Bell has brought back an old favorite.
Blue Bell has brought back an old favorite.
American Airlines will nix plastic straws, stir sticks by end of year
For American Airlines, change is in the air.
For American Airlines, change is in the air.
Shocking! IHOP comes clean about IHOb name change
NEW YORK (AP) - IHOP has come clean. The pancake chain has acknowledged that a name change announced last month was just a publicity stunt to promote its hamburger menu. The company best known for its breakfasts already had burgers on the menu but had started using the IHOb name on social media, its website and for in-store promotions to draw attention to a new line of burgers made of Black...
NEW YORK (AP) - IHOP has come clean. The pancake chain has acknowledged that a name change announced last month was just a publicity stunt to promote its hamburger menu. The company best known for its breakfasts already had burgers on the menu but had started using the IHOb name on social media, its website and for in-store promotions to draw attention to a new line of burgers made of Black...
Ending a long tradition, Southwest will stop serving peanuts
Southwest Airlines will stop giving away peanuts on flights next month, ending a tradition that goes back decades. The airline said Tuesday it was pulling peanuts from all flights because of concern for passengers with peanut allergies. They will be replaced by pretzels and, on some longer flights, other free snacks. Southwest says the decision follows months of deliberation and isn't tied...
Southwest Airlines will stop giving away peanuts on flights next month, ending a tradition that goes back decades. The airline said Tuesday it was pulling peanuts from all flights because of concern for passengers with peanut allergies. They will be replaced by pretzels and, on some longer flights, other free snacks. Southwest says the decision follows months of deliberation and isn't tied...
Survey: Chick-Fil-A named America's favorite fast-food restaurant
America has voted and the results are clear as day: everyone loves the chicken sandwich.
America has voted and the results are clear as day: everyone loves the chicken sandwich.
Starbucks, citing environment, is ditching plastic straws
SEATTLE (AP/WTXF) -- Starbucks, citing the environmental threat to oceans, will ban plastic straws from all of its stores globally in less than two years.
SEATTLE (AP/WTXF) -- Starbucks, citing the environmental threat to oceans, will ban plastic straws from all of its stores globally in less than two years.
Experts worry Trump's tariffs could slow down Texas economy
Experts fear new tariffs from China could slow down the Texas economy.
Experts fear new tariffs from China could slow down the Texas economy.
48 gas stations accused of price gouging after Hurricane Harvey settle with Texas
Forty-eight gas stations accused of price gouging during Hurricane Harvey have agreed to refund customers in a deal reached with the Texas Attorney General’s office.
Forty-eight gas stations accused of price gouging during Hurricane Harvey have agreed to refund customers in a deal reached with the Texas Attorney General’s office.
Blue Bell Fudge Bars return to store shelves
A classic Blue Bell treat is returning to stores – Fudge Bars.
A classic Blue Bell treat is returning to stores – Fudge Bars.
Romaine lettuce outbreak tied to contaminated canal water
Health officials say tainted canal water appears to be the source of a national food poisoning outbreak linked to romaine lettuce.
Health officials say tainted canal water appears to be the source of a national food poisoning outbreak linked to romaine lettuce.
Military members can get in free at Crayola Experience for the Fourth of July
The new Crayola Experience in Plano is letting members of the military in for free to create, play and explore the attraction for over the Fourth of July holiday.
The new Crayola Experience in Plano is letting members of the military in for free to create, play and explore the attraction for over the Fourth of July holiday.
Goodbye, Geoffrey: Toys R Us closing its last stores
NEW YORK (AP) - Toys R Us is closing its last U.S. stores by Friday, the end of a chain known for its sprawling stores, brightly colored logo and Geoffrey the giraffe mascot. But many of the children who happily sang the "I don't wanna grow up, I'm a Toys R Us kid" jingle grew into busy parents who found shopping online more convenient. The company, which also owned the Babies...
NEW YORK (AP) - Toys R Us is closing its last U.S. stores by Friday, the end of a chain known for its sprawling stores, brightly colored logo and Geoffrey the giraffe mascot. But many of the children who happily sang the "I don't wanna grow up, I'm a Toys R Us kid" jingle grew into busy parents who found shopping online more convenient. The company, which also owned the Babies...
Move over UPS truck: Amazon delivery vans to hit the street
SEATTLE (AP) - Your Amazon packages, which usually show up in a UPS truck, an unmarked vehicle or in the hands of a mail carrier, may soon be delivered from an Amazon van.
SEATTLE (AP) - Your Amazon packages, which usually show up in a UPS truck, an unmarked vehicle or in the hands of a mail carrier, may soon be delivered from an Amazon van.
Four-ton potato on wheels hits the highway
This is not the kind of thing you expect to pass you on the highway.
This is not the kind of thing you expect to pass you on the highway.
Planters Cheez Balls are coming back — in appropriately retro canisters
The Kraft Heinz Company has officially announced that they will be producing Planters Cheez Balls and Cheez Curls again — and after a very long hiatus
The Kraft Heinz Company has officially announced that they will be producing Planters Cheez Balls and Cheez Curls again — and after a very long hiatus
Developer hopes to build new mall in Frisco
A Chinese developer wants to build a new mall, hotel and office complex in Frisco.
A Chinese developer wants to build a new mall, hotel and office complex in Frisco.
Toys R Us closing stores for good by June 29
A world without Toys R Us is just days away. The toy and game retailer Toys R Us is closing all of its stores as well as Babies R Us by Friday.
A world without Toys R Us is just days away. The toy and game retailer Toys R Us is closing all of its stores as well as Babies R Us by Friday.
KFC releasing new Pickle Fried Chicken
KFC added a new item to their menu: the Pickle Fried Chicken.
KFC added a new item to their menu: the Pickle Fried Chicken.