McDonald's CEO gives 3 predictions for the restaurant business in 2025
McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski this week offered up three predictions for trends that the quick-service restaurant industry could see this year.
McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski this week offered up three predictions for trends that the quick-service restaurant industry could see this year.
85-year-old East Bay tailor closes shop after 3 decades
An 85-year-old tailor is closing shop after 35 years in business. Kilja Kim's retirement has prompted an outpouring of love from the community.
An 85-year-old tailor is closing shop after 35 years in business. Kilja Kim's retirement has prompted an outpouring of love from the community.
Costco is opening 9 new stores in 2025 – including 1 in this Bay Area city
The Bay Area is getting another Costco, one of nine new locations set to open in 2025.
The Bay Area is getting another Costco, one of nine new locations set to open in 2025.
Expect more restaurant bankruptcies in 2025, expert says
A growing number of restaurant chains have fallen on hard times. A bankruptcy attorney expects this trend to continue, saying companies are saddled with debt.
A growing number of restaurant chains have fallen on hard times. A bankruptcy attorney expects this trend to continue, saying companies are saddled with debt.
Minimum wage earners must work impossible number of hours to afford rent: report
Despite many minimum-wage workers living in apartments with below-average rents, they’re still spending more than 30% of their income on housing.
Despite many minimum-wage workers living in apartments with below-average rents, they’re still spending more than 30% of their income on housing.
Layoffs hit Forever 21 ahead of reported bankruptcy filing
The layoffs come as the retailer prepares for a reported bankruptcy filing.
The layoffs come as the retailer prepares for a reported bankruptcy filing.
Denny's temporarily adds egg surcharge as bird flu drives up prices
Denny’s joins several restaurants that are charging extra for eggs on the menu as the nation manages an egg shortage and bird flu crises.
Denny’s joins several restaurants that are charging extra for eggs on the menu as the nation manages an egg shortage and bird flu crises.
Elon Musk email to federal employees targeted in lawsuit
Here's the latest on the email fiasco that developed over the weekend involving Elon Musk and hundreds of thousands of federal employees.
Here's the latest on the email fiasco that developed over the weekend involving Elon Musk and hundreds of thousands of federal employees.
Joann fabric and craft stores to shut down as company goes out of business
Joann Inc., a fabric and crafts retailer, is going out of business and shuttering all its stores.
Joann Inc., a fabric and crafts retailer, is going out of business and shuttering all its stores.
Starbucks laying off more than 1,000 corporate employees
The move comes as dozens of other private companies have announced layoffs so far in 2025, in addition to thousands of positions being affected within the federal government.
The move comes as dozens of other private companies have announced layoffs so far in 2025, in addition to thousands of positions being affected within the federal government.
Olivera Egg Ranch in San Jose closing for good at the end of March
The Olivera Egg Ranch will close for good next month and staff members say the ranch will be sold, making room for new homes to be built.
The Olivera Egg Ranch will close for good next month and staff members say the ranch will be sold, making room for new homes to be built.
Pepsi drops DEI chief, representation goals – but not everyone is convinced
The soda-maker is the latest company to announce it is rolling back DEI.
The soda-maker is the latest company to announce it is rolling back DEI.
Watch: Flying car moves closer to takeoff
Jetsons-like flying cars may come sooner than you think.
Jetsons-like flying cars may come sooner than you think.
Nvidia uses AI to make it easier to learn sign language
Santa Clara-based Nvidia on Thursday announced a new AI platform, with the goal of making it easier to learn sign language. Nvidia is partnering with the American Society for Deaf Children to create a new teaching tool called "Signs."
Santa Clara-based Nvidia on Thursday announced a new AI platform, with the goal of making it easier to learn sign language. Nvidia is partnering with the American Society for Deaf Children to create a new teaching tool called "Signs."
Celebrity chef's cafes close on Union Square
Celebrity chef Tyler Florence has pulled out of two cafés on San Francisco's Union Square. The city confirmed that Miller & Lux closed on Union Square, now the city is looking to see who can fill those voids.
Celebrity chef Tyler Florence has pulled out of two cafés on San Francisco's Union Square. The city confirmed that Miller & Lux closed on Union Square, now the city is looking to see who can fill those voids.
JPMorgan's new NYC headquarters to offer jaw-dropping employee perks
Wall Street titan's new headquarters will be located at 270 Park Ave.
Wall Street titan's new headquarters will be located at 270 Park Ave.
Kentucky Fried Chicken will no longer be based in Kentucky; here's where the chain is moving
The KFC corporate office is relocating to a new location with about 100 KFC employees moving in the next several months. Here’s what we know.
The KFC corporate office is relocating to a new location with about 100 KFC employees moving in the next several months. Here’s what we know.
Southwest Airlines to cut 15% of its workforce in its first-ever mass layoffs
The Dallas-based airline says its “workforce reductions" of 1,750 jobs will focus mainly on corporate overhead and leadership positions, including senior leadership and directors.
The Dallas-based airline says its “workforce reductions" of 1,750 jobs will focus mainly on corporate overhead and leadership positions, including senior leadership and directors.
Denny’s to close more restaurants in 2025
Denny’s is set to close more locations in the U.S. than previously announced. Here's what to know.
Denny’s is set to close more locations in the U.S. than previously announced. Here's what to know.
Michigan judge sentences Walmart shoplifters to wash cars in retailer's parking lot
The unusual form of community service was endorsed by the retailer, who will provide water and supplies.
The unusual form of community service was endorsed by the retailer, who will provide water and supplies.