These stores, restaurants are closed on Election Day
Here are the stores and restaurants that have made public declarations about Election Day closures.
Burger King tells customers to order from McDonald's, other competitors to save jobs
Burger King UK is telling customers to order from its competitors -- including McDonald's -- to help save jobs within the restaurant industry, which continues to be pummeled by the coronavirus pandemic.
Midwestern states with low unemployment have few rules
Five of the six states with the nation’s lowest unemployment rates are in the Midwest, have Republican governors and have almost no restrictions intended to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Friendly's agrees to sell 'substantially all of its assets,' expects restaurants to remain open
The pandemic has not been friendly to the restaurant industry.
Election Day freebies: Here's where voters or poll workers can get free or discounted food
These restaurants and brands are offering free or discounted food in honor of Election Day
Starbucks targets new market, in coffee exporting Laos
The company said it plans to open the shop in the Laotian capital Vientiane by next summer
Uber Eats accused of discrimination over free delivery for Black-owned restaurants
Uber Eats started offering free delivery for Black-owned restaurants in June, in the wake of the killing of George Floyd.
Nestlé acquires prepared meal service Freshly to compete with HelloFresh, Blue Apron
Nestle agreed to buy healthy-meal delivery service Freshly on Friday for as much as $1.5 billion.
Dunkin' Brands to go private in $8.76B deal by Arby's owner
Dunkin' and Baskin-Robbins will operate as distinct brands within Inspire
Pandemic brings new restrictions on restaurants and retailers as demand is rising
As coronavirus cases rise across much of the U.S., restaurants and retailers are again contending with new restrictions and staffing challenges. Unlike the initial virus surge, when much of the country shut down, this one coincides with rising demand.
Women detail culture of sexual abuse, harassment in wine industry
More than 20 women have come forward to describe the culture of sexual harassment and abuse they suffered at the hands of master sommeliers and other prestigious members of the wine industry in an explosive new report.
Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop brewing up coffee business
Gwyneth Paltrow's wellness empire Goop is brewing up coffee at a steep price point.
McRib returning to McDonald's restaurants nationwide: Here's when it hits menus
December is a great time to enjoy seasonal flavors like peppermint, gingerbread and … McRib?
Thanksgiving feast or famine? Turkey industry left to guess
Anxious turkey farmers and grocers scrambling to predict what people will want on their holiday tables.
Black franchisees at McDonald's file new discrimination lawsuit
The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Chicago, where McDonald’s is headquartered, seeks damages of $4 million to $5 million per store, potentially totaling more than $3 billion.
GrubHub faces potential class action lawsuit over restaurant listings
GrubHub is being sued by a restaurant in North Carolina and a restaurant in California because the company listed their information on its platform without permission.
Starbucks sees hotter-than-expected earnings for 2021
Starbucks Corp forecast 2021 earnings largely above estimates on Thursday, helped by strong online orders and a recovery in demand following the initial hit from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chipotle CEO warns coronavirus surges will continually ‘pressure’ indoor dining
As the weather gets colder and coronavirus cases increase nationwide, Chipotle Mexican Grill CEO Brian Niccol said the restaurant industry should anticipate continuing restrictions on indoor dining.
IHOP closing nearly 100 'underperforming' locations amid the pandemic
IHOP says decreased traffic and expiring leases have prompted the chain to close the 'severely underperforming' locations. The chain's parent company, Dine Brands Global, is also planning to close 15 Applebee's locations.
Kroger Health to roll out rapid coronavirus antibody testing at all pharmacy, clinic locations by November
The rapid antibody tests will cost Kroger customers $25 and can typically provide results within 15 minutes.



















