Why are so many restaurant chains filing for bankruptcy this year?

Why are so many restaurant chains filing for bankruptcy this year?

The year has not even reached its fourth quarter and bankruptcies among restaurant chains, operating companies and large franchisees are already nearly double what they were in 2023.

The year has not even reached its fourth quarter and bankruptcies among restaurant chains, operating companies and large franchisees are already nearly double what they were in 2023.

Maryland city will pay you $20,000 to move there

Maryland city will pay you $20,000 to move there

A city in Maryland is offering a $20,000 incentive to get new residents to move there.

A city in Maryland is offering a $20,000 incentive to get new residents to move there.

Ex-Peloton billionaire CEO John Foley says he's lost all his money

Ex-Peloton billionaire CEO John Foley says he's lost all his money

Former Peloton CEO and co-founder John Foley said in a new interview that his fortune dried up. “I’m an open book… I’ve had to sell almost everything in my life."

Former Peloton CEO and co-founder John Foley said in a new interview that his fortune dried up. “I’m an open book… I’ve had to sell almost everything in my life."

Company offering 'dream job for dog parents' in nationwide search

Company offering 'dream job for dog parents' in nationwide search

Woofz, a puppy and dog training app, has launched a nationwide search in the U.S. to hire someone for what it says is "the dream job for dog parents."

Woofz, a puppy and dog training app, has launched a nationwide search in the U.S. to hire someone for what it says is "the dream job for dog parents."

USPS could slow service in certain areas as it seeks to cut costs

USPS could slow service in certain areas as it seeks to cut costs

The USPS is considering cost-cutting measures that could result in slower mail delivery for long-distance and rural services. 

The USPS is considering cost-cutting measures that could result in slower mail delivery for long-distance and rural services. 

Canada rail strike to end after government forces arbitration

Canada rail strike to end after government forces arbitration

A Canadian railroad strike will apparently be short-lived: the government has ordered the country's two major railroads to enter arbitration and get trains rolling again.

A Canadian railroad strike will apparently be short-lived: the government has ordered the country's two major railroads to enter arbitration and get trains rolling again.

Bay Area entrepreneurs gear up for St. Pete expo during National Black Business Month

Bay Area entrepreneurs gear up for St. Pete expo during National Black Business Month

Florida’s growth is beaming with opportunity for business owners, and during National Black Business Month, Tampa Bay entrepreneurs are gearing up for a neighborhood expo in St. Petersburg to highlight the businesses in local areas. 

Florida’s growth is beaming with opportunity for business owners, and during National Black Business Month, Tampa Bay entrepreneurs are gearing up for a neighborhood expo in St. Petersburg to highlight the businesses in local areas. 

Judge blocks FTC's ban on noncompete clauses, stalling worker protections

Judge blocks FTC's ban on noncompete clauses, stalling worker protections

A federal judge in Texas has blocked a U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rule that would have banned noncompete clauses for workers.

A federal judge in Texas has blocked a U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rule that would have banned noncompete clauses for workers.

July inflation drops below 3 percent as Fed considers September rate cut

July inflation drops below 3 percent as Fed considers September rate cut

Inflation dipped below 3% for the first time in three years, and that, combined with other economic indicators, may push the Fed to slash interest rates more than once.

Inflation dipped below 3% for the first time in three years, and that, combined with other economic indicators, may push the Fed to slash interest rates more than once.

What are Sneex shoes? Spanx founder Sarah Blakley's new product

What are Sneex shoes? Spanx founder Sarah Blakley's new product

Sarah Blakley, the inventor of Spanx, has another product to unveil to the fashion world - a hybrid sneaker stiletto.

Sarah Blakley, the inventor of Spanx, has another product to unveil to the fashion world - a hybrid sneaker stiletto.

Spirit Halloween stores: When did they become so widespread?

Spirit Halloween stores: When did they become so widespread?

After opening in the early 1980s, Spirit Halloween has built a huge following among consumers through the years with its unique brand of costumes and decorations.

After opening in the early 1980s, Spirit Halloween has built a huge following among consumers through the years with its unique brand of costumes and decorations.

Wally Amos, Famous Amos cookie creator, dies at 88: Reports

Wally Amos, Famous Amos cookie creator, dies at 88: Reports

Wally Amos, a talent agent turned cookie master who transformed a single Los Angeles bakery into a national brand, has died. He was 88 years old.

Wally Amos, a talent agent turned cookie master who transformed a single Los Angeles bakery into a national brand, has died. He was 88 years old.

Poll: Most Americans don't care to hear companies' opinions on current events

Poll: Most Americans don't care to hear companies' opinions on current events

A recent poll finds that the public stances companies take on current events is not favored among most people, which could impact the bottom line of businesses.

A recent poll finds that the public stances companies take on current events is not favored among most people, which could impact the bottom line of businesses.