Economy Sep 30

U.S. restaurants are moving warily into fall, hoping their slow recovery persists despite the new challenge of chilly weather and a pandemic that’s expected to claim even more lives.

Economy Jul 14

Robots that can flip burgers, make salads and even bake bread are in growing demand as virus-wary kitchens try to put some distance between workers and customers.

Health May 05

U.S. meat supplies are dwindling due to coronavirus-related production shutdowns. As a result, some stores like Costco and restaurants like Wendy's are limiting sales.

Economy Apr 28

Front-line workers are staging job action after job action in their quest for protection from the coronavirus. The protests have extended from Amazon to Instacart and McDonalds.

Nation Apr 20

Some big restaurant chains have obtained loans from the government under a small-business relief program, leading business groups to call for changes to the program before Congress provides it with new funding.

Economy Apr 13

Two McDonald's workers in Florida are filing a $500 million class action lawsuit against the company, claiming a "systemic sexual harassment problem" at company-owned stores.

Nation Mar 26

Trump wants the country open for business by mid-April, but some experts warn it's not as easy as flipping a switch.

Economy Mar 17

Hilton CEO Christopher Nassetta told the president Hilton has had to close some hotels for the first time in 100 years.

Economy Feb 28

Many businesses are sold out, while others are limiting how many a customer can buy.

Economy Feb 17

Bieber shepherded the UAW through a recession, the Reagan era, industry downsizing and rapidly expanding global competition.