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.
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.
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.
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.
Furniture company lays off thousands in a memo just days before Thanksgiving
Nearly the entire workforce of the Mississippi-based company got a memo informing them not to come to work the next day.
Nearly the entire workforce of the Mississippi-based company got a memo informing them not to come to work the next day.
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.
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 Restaurant Week spotlights Tampa Bay area business
There are more than 100 Black Restaurant Week participants throughout Florida, including M&R Catering and Café in East Tampa.
There are more than 100 Black Restaurant Week participants throughout Florida, including M&R Catering and Café in East Tampa.
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.
Inflation is on the rise, and Mickey’s friends are feeling it too.
Retailers enticing holiday shoppers ahead of Black Friday
The Black Friday craze for holiday shopping has become more of a months-long phenomenon rather than a couple of days of big sales.
The Black Friday craze for holiday shopping has become more of a months-long phenomenon rather than a couple of days of big sales.
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.
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.
FedEx to furlough drivers just as Christmas season begins
The FedEx Freight furloughs will last around three months. During this time, workers will still receive health benefits and may file for unemployment.
The FedEx Freight furloughs will last around three months. During this time, workers will still receive health benefits and may file for unemployment.
FTX bankruptcy filing: What's happening at the crypto exchange?
FTX is struggling to account for money that went missing hours after it filed for bankruptcy. Billions of dollars are unaccounted for right now.
FTX is struggling to account for money that went missing hours after it filed for bankruptcy. Billions of dollars are unaccounted for right now.
Disney announces upcoming layoffs, hiring freeze in internal memo: reports
CEO Bob Chapek said the Walt Disney Co. would be forced to make "tough and uncomfortable decisions."
CEO Bob Chapek said the Walt Disney Co. would be forced to make "tough and uncomfortable decisions."
Pet care business give boost to local non-profit serving heroes through service dogs
Scoop Soldiers, has donated at least more than $50,000 to Valor Service Dogs, a non-profit training and placing dogs with combat wounded veterans. The president of Scoop Soldiers said supporting the mission was a no-brainer.
Scoop Soldiers, has donated at least more than $50,000 to Valor Service Dogs, a non-profit training and placing dogs with combat wounded veterans. The president of Scoop Soldiers said supporting the mission was a no-brainer.
Facebook parent company Meta cuts 11,000 jobs, 13% of workforce
The layoffs come as Meta contends with faltering revenue and broader tech industry woes.
The layoffs come as Meta contends with faltering revenue and broader tech industry woes.
Binance to buy rival FTX Trading in apparent bailout
The cryptocurrency exchange Binance said it plans to buy its rival FTX Trading, in the latest example of how fortunes can change rapidly in the crypto world.
The cryptocurrency exchange Binance said it plans to buy its rival FTX Trading, in the latest example of how fortunes can change rapidly in the crypto world.
Airbnb to display total prices up front, end 'unreasonable' checkout tasks
“I’ve heard you loud and clear—you feel like prices aren’t transparent and checkout tasks are a pain,” Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky said in a statement.
“I’ve heard you loud and clear—you feel like prices aren’t transparent and checkout tasks are a pain,” Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky said in a statement.
Doc Ford's employees in St. Pete helping fellow SWFL workers impacted by Hurricane Ian
Doc Ford's St. Petersburg Pier location is one of four across Florida, and it was the only one Hurricane Ian spared. Its employees are now helping the ones who weren’t so fortunate.
Doc Ford's St. Petersburg Pier location is one of four across Florida, and it was the only one Hurricane Ian spared. Its employees are now helping the ones who weren’t so fortunate.
Victoria's Secret to buy online lingerie startup Adore Me for $400M
Adore Me, a lingerie startup known for its wide array of sizes, offers “Home Try-On” and monthly subscription options.
Adore Me, a lingerie startup known for its wide array of sizes, offers “Home Try-On” and monthly subscription options.
Elon Musk now in control of Twitter, fires top executives, AP sources say
Elon Musk ousted Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal, as well as the chief financial officer and the company’s top lawyer, two people familiar with the deal said.
Elon Musk ousted Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal, as well as the chief financial officer and the company’s top lawyer, two people familiar with the deal said.
New Lyft subscription offers roadside assistance, other perks at half the price
Lyft's new membership plan - Lyft Pink - costs $9.99 a month or $99 a year.
Lyft's new membership plan - Lyft Pink - costs $9.99 a month or $99 a year.