Starbucks fans furious over new 'awkward' tipping system
Starbucks' new tipping system requires customers to select the amount they would like to tip the cashier.
McDonald's unveils a Texas test restaurant with drive-thru food conveyor belt
McDonald's first announced plans for such a restaurant concept in November 2020 when it rolled out its new growth strategy.
Chick-fil-A selling 1st-ever merchandise collection inspired by menu items
The drop, called Chick-fil-A Originals Collection, includes sweatshirts, T-shirts, coffee mugs, trucker hats, socks, and even a blanket and pillow set.
Chipotle selling 'mystery boxes' with fan merchandise, hidden $500 gift cards
Chipotle said it hid $500 gift cards in some of the “mystery boxes,” and fans who order within the first 48 hours have a chance to score one.
DoorDash to cut 1,250 corporate jobs after COVID-19 pandemic hiring surge
Delivery company DoorDash is eliminating more than 1,200 corporate jobs, about 6% of its total workforce, saying it hired too many people when demand for its services increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.
San Francisco couple transform liquor store into a community art studio
A couple in San Francisco said they're doing something to help improve their neighborhood. They've turned a former liquor store into a working studio, art gallery and community gathering spot. The couple said it's more than a business.
Is this a good time to buy a house? Maybe
Home sales across California and the rest of the nation have plunged over the last several months. Now banks are anxious to lend money so, they have lowered their rates.
A holiday tradition: Christmas tree shopping day after Thanksgiving
The day after Thanksgiving usually has a lot of people shopping, and that includes looking for a Christmas tree. A holiday tradition unfolded at Clancy's Christmas Trees in San Francisco. Business was brisk.
Holiday shopping expected to reach over $1 trillion as inflation surges
Holiday shopping is expected to increase by 7% to nearly $1.3 trillion, a new forecast says. Here’s how to stay on track with your finances this holiday season.
Black Friday taking a back seat to Small Business Saturday this year
Inflation is shifting consumers' and retailers' behavior.
Inflation pushes some Americans to skip Thanksgiving dinner this year: survey
Inflation and an uncertain economy have caused some Americans to skip Thanksgiving dinner this year, a recent survey said.
Ticketmaster under fire after letting down Taylor Swift fans bigtime
A lot of Taylor Swift fans have been left frustrated and disappointed after waiting hours in an online queue to get tickets, just to come up empty-handed.
18% of Disney park goers rack up debt, but most have no regrets, survey reveals
Inflation is on the rise, and Mickey’s friends are feeling it too.
Starbucks workers strike at more than 100 US stores
The walkouts on Thursday coincide with Starbucks’ annual Red Cup Day, which workers say is often one of the busiest days of the year.
Denny's unveils $5.99 T-shirt that gets you free breakfast every day for a year
Denny’s said the T-shirt comes with a unique QR code sewn directly into the shirt to redeem the free breakfast, but only a limited number are being sold. Here’s when you can get one.
Good news: Private student loan interest rates tumble for 5- and 10-year loans
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Amazon begins mass layoffs among its corporate workforce
Amazon has begun mass layoffs in its corporate ranks, becoming the latest tech company to trim its workforce amid rising fears about the wider economic environment.
Caterpillar fined $145K after worker falls into pot of molten iron, OSHA says
The employee fell into an 11-foot-deep pot of molten iron heated to more than 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit and was "immediately incinerated," OSHA said.
Tyson CFO apologizes for drunken arrest on earnings call
Tyson Foods Chief Financial Officer John Tyson was arrested in the early hours of Nov. 6 after police say they discovered him asleep in a stranger's home.
Amazon plans to lay off 10,000 employees: report
Amazon reportedly plans to lay off 10,000 corporate and technology employees as soon as this week. The move would mark the largest job cut in Amazon's history.