March 4, 2021 Whataburger still encouraging masks after Texas governor lifts mandate Whataburger confirmed that its current health and safety policies, which include required face coverings and half-capacity dining rooms, will remain in place despite Texas Governor Greg Abbott rescinding the statewide mask mandate and reopening businesses at 100% capacity.
March 3, 2021 Chick-fil-A giving $5M in grants to Black-led nonprofits, groups helping communities of color On Tuesday, Chick-fil-A announced it is receiving applications for its “True Inspiration Awards Grants” for 2022.
March 3, 2021 Joanna Gaines releasing ‘perfect’ biscuit dough online nationwide: report Magnolia will be selling frozen biscuit dough starting April 1, according to recent reports.
March 3, 2021 Cracker Barrel announces prime rib to-go meal as part of its spring line-up Nothing says spring like prime rib.
March 3, 2021 Taco Bell testing new fried cheese menu items at only one California restaurant Taco Bell is testing out two new cheese-related items: Crispy Cheese Dippers and Crispy Cheese Nacho Fries. Both items are made with cheese curds rolled in a tortilla chip coating and then fried, the former being served with dipping sauce, while the latter is served atop an order of loaded "Nacho Fries."
March 3, 2021 Walmart expands Cookshop streaming service, adds new content from Jamie Oliver, Sofia Vergara, Patti LaBelle The retailer is churning out a veritable buffet of new food content for its Walmart Cookshop streaming video service, including segments featuring cooking tips and recipe demonstrations from stars like Sofia Vergara, chef Jamie Oliver, Patti LaBelle and Ree Drummond, otherwise known as as "The Pioneer Woman."
March 3, 2021 Chili's selling a gallon of margarita to-go, offering special deal for restaurant's birthday Nothing says “happy birthday” like a gallon of margarita.
March 3, 2021 Kroger to continue requiring masks at US supermarkets despite Texas, Mississippi lifting mandates The Kroger Family of Companies, which make up America’s largest chain of grocery outlets, has announced its continued mask requirements — of both employees and customers — despite the recent reversal of COVID-safety policies in two states.
March 2, 2021 Restaurants are reportedly being hurt by refund request scams A Korean restaurant beloved by influencers and Angelinos has allegedly gone out of business due to fraudulent refund requests from customers who received their food.
March 2, 2021 Maryland restaurant pays employees almost $500G in back wages for withholding tips On Monday, the Department of Labor announced that Mezcal Mexican Restaurant and Bar had paid more than $500,000 in back wages, liquidated damages and civil penalties.