As omicron surges, businesses concerned over liability issues
Businesses are concerned they could be liable for staff and visitors that test positive as the spread of COVID-19 remains high.
Little Caesars raises price of famous $5 pizza for first time in 25 years
The pizza chain Little Caesars is bumping the price of its famous Hot-N-Ready pizza above $5 for the first time in a quarter-century, according to reports.
Pricey chicken puts thighs on restaurant menus
Short supplies and escalating costs of chicken breasts and wings are leading restaurants to add thighs and other dark poultry meat to menus and entrees.
Omicron created huge vacuum of cancellations that 'keep on going': NYC restaurant owner
New York City restaurant owner Thomas Makkos said that business has dropped by about 70% over the past two weeks due to worries related to the omicron strain.
Business owners leave big tip for Albuquerque servers
Two servers at an Albuquerque restaurant recently got a big surprise when a group of business owners left a $5,555 tip.
Higher prices at restaurants ‘here to stay’: FAT Brands CEO
FAT Brands Inc. CEO Andrew Wiederhorn warned that inflation is "definitely not transitory" for restaurants, noting that he has never seen operators roll back the increases once implemented.
Netherlands 'going into lockdown again' to curb omicron
Nations across Europe moved to reimpose tougher measures to stem a new wave of COVID-19 infections spurred by the highly transmissible omicron variant, with the Netherlands leading the way by imposing a nationwide lockdown.
Sign at Alaska IHOP blames Biden 'free money' for staffing woes: 'Nobody wants to work anymore'
A sign at an IHOP in Alaska said the franchised restaurant was reducing hours because of staff shortages and blamed President Biden's COVID-19 relief programs.
Restaurant disputes customer's and fired server's story after receiving $4,400 tip
An Arkansas restaurant says waitress who received $4,400 tip was not fired over the generous gratuity.
Philadelphia to require patrons of food establishments be fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Philadelphia on Monday introduced a new mandate requiring that, beginning in January, individuals be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to enter “any establishment that serves food” in the city.
California man says Joel Osteen 'harassed' restaurant into firing him after viral TikTok video, church denies
A TikTok user is now out of a job after posting a video insulting Pastor Joel Osteen.
Labor shortage puts catering companies in a bind during holiday season: 'Where is this going to end?'
The labor shortage is putting many catering companies in a bind this holiday season
Employee walkout at Boston Market leaves customers without preordered Thanksgiving meals: report
Workers at a Boston Market location in southern California staged a walkout that resulted in the store being unable to fulfill prepaid orders on Thanksgiving morning, according to reports.
Employee abruptly quits and closes gas station, leaves note on door explaining exactly why
GetGo gas station employee in Pennsylvania abruptly quit, leaving only a note on the door of the store.
Veteran's Day: Freebies and deals for service members
Veterans Day is here, and companies throughout the country are ready to give back to active and retired service members.
Subs and success: How Jimmy John's founder pursued happiness in the art of sandwich-making
Jimmy John's founder Jimmy John Liautaud joins 'The Pursuit with John Rich' to share his significance in the right to pursue happiness.
DeSantis, In-N-Out President speak after San Francisco closures over COVID policy
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has held a call with the president of In-N-Out Burger this week following a pitch from the Sunshine State’s chief financial officer to bring the popular restaurant chain there.
Proof of vax required as strict mandate takes effect in LA
Los Angeles is among a growing number of cities across the U.S requiring people to show proof of vaccination to enter various types of businesses and venues. But rules in the nation's second-most-populous city, called SafePassLA, apply to more types of businesses and other indoor locations.
New Jersey plastic straw 'request only' rule takes effect as part of new ban
New Jersey on Thursday took a step toward its ban on single-use plastics as a request-only rule for plastic straws at restaurants went into effect, according to reports.
West Hollywood OKs highest minimum wage hike in the country
The West Hollywood City Council voted Wednesday evening in favor of increasing the city's minimum wage to $17.64 an hour, bumping another California city for the highest in the country.


















