Brewer may dump 400 million bottles of beer due to COVID lockdown

One of the world's largest brewers says it may have to dump millions of gallons of beer because of a ban on alcohol sales in South Africa.

Reopening plan has big changes for California restaurants; San Mateo considering outdoor dining

Buffets, salad bars and shared bread baskets would be out. Salt and pepper shakers could be replaced by bottles of hand sanitizer. And meals could arrive from food servers sheathed in face masks.

Customer leaves $1300 tip at Northwest Austin restaurant

It wasn’t a typical day of business, as it was the first time dine-in guests were allowed since Gov. Greg Abbott eased restrictions in Texas. 

Texas bar owners begin restructuring with hopes of reopening soon

Abbott opened restaurants under strict guidelines on May 1, salons reopen Friday, even gyms can resume operations May 18, but the governor stopped short of including a specific date for bars and nightclubs to open their doors.

Restaurants selling alcohol risk losing license

A restaurant owner in San Clemente is opening his doors again Thursday despite the threat of losing his liquor license.  

FOX 7 Discussion: Meat shortage in Texas

McCombs Supply Chain Management Center Director Mary Ann Anderson joins Marcel Clarke to talk about the meat shortages we are seeing in our grocery stores.

Breaking down immune-boosting foods to help fight illnesses

While shelter-in-place orders and proper hygiene and sanitation can lower your chances of getting COVID-19, there are other ways to protect yourself. You can boost your immune system to help fight off illness. Adding certain foods and supplements can do that. Your chances of fighting off the virus are greater is you are healthier. 

Wendy's customers ask 'Where's the beef?' as restaurants remove menu items

Fast-food chain Wendy's is taking burgers off the menu in some locations as the U.S. deals with a meat shortage traced back to the coronavirus.

Austin restaurant owners discuss possibility of alcohol-to-go sticking around

Abbott says the Texas legislature will have to pass a law next session allowing alcohol-to-go to stay, but that based on what he's heard from constituents across the state, he thinks it should pass.

Publix sees $1 billion sales increase during coronavirus pandemic

While many companies across the country have been struggling during the coronavirus pandemic, grocery stores like Publix are seeing sizable profits.

Chick-fil-A launches meal kits as more people cook at home

The chicken chain is also ramping up its retail efforts selling bottles of its Polynesian sauces at retailers.