Raeford was the last of eight DMV locations to switch to a full-time schedule.
Offering free rewards can be expensive for companies, and they are trying to control costs during a period of high inflation.
"It's been here for so long, it's iconic for sure," one customer said.
As business picks up with the return of customers, restaurant owners say supply chain is the biggest challenge.
While it's typically never a positive to receive a negative review, one Carrboro restaurant is making the most of a difficult interaction.
The retailer has teamed up with financial companies Affirm and Sezzle to offer installment plans on certain items.