Midwest burger chain targets California, taking on In-N-Out
Watch out, In-N-Out; another chain is targeting California consumers with its big burgers. Although Freddy’s Frozen Custard &…
Struggling Pizza Hut restaurant chain sold for $2.7 billion
Pizza Hut is getting a new home. Yum Brands, based in Louisville, Ky., announced Tuesday that it has…
Struggling Carls Jr. franchisee plans to close 10 and sell 49 California locations
A Carl’s Jr. franchisee is trying to close and sell his 59 locations in California after filing for…
Parents File Suit Against OC’s Kebab Shop After Daughter’s Violent Illness
A lawsuit was filed in Orange County Superior Court Tuesday against a supplier and restaurant chain where a…
Riderless scooter in roadway causes multicar wreck on 110 Freeway
A riderless scooter somehow ended up in the 110 Freeway in Los Angeles early Tuesday, causing damage to…
El Pollo Loco earnings show it is on fire as it spreads to other states and sales sizzle
Southern California’s El Pollo Loco, known for its flame-grilled chicken, is eyeing further national expansion after announcing surprisingly…
Peet’s Coffee is closing outlets in Southern California
Peet’s Coffee plans to shutter some stores, including at least two in Southern California, by the end of…
Why is the Los Angeles salad company Sweetgreen wilting?
Sweetgreen’s salad business isn’t as fresh as it used to be. Not long ago, the Los-Angeles-based company’s fresh…
Best green juices and smoothies in Los Angeles
With an abundance of seasonal fruit and vegetables available year-round, it’s no wonder Los Angeles is a destination…
After necklace with daughter’s ashes is stolen, L.A. mom makes plea to thieves
A 75-year-old woman in East L.A. thought she was helping out a stranger. Instead, her family says, thieves…
Legendary All-Ages Venue Chain Reaction Anaheim Closes After 30 Years
The iconic punk and alternative music venue Chain Reaction is closing permanently. Its final concerts are set for…
How a Little Caesars moved into a Sonoma County town that banned chains
For years, this scenic Russian River Valley enclave has worked to foster a community supportive of local businesses,…