Nation Oct 30 Scaled-back Thanksgiving plans leave turkey farmers in limbo Millions of Americans are expected to have scaled-down celebrations amid the pandemic, heeding official warnings against travel and large indoor gatherings. That leaves an anxious turkey farmers and grocers scrambling to predict what people will want on their holiday tables.
Economy Sep 30 Cold weather means new challenges for struggling restaurants 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 Demand for robot cooks rises as kitchens combat COVID-19 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 Production shutdowns shrink meat supplies at stores 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 Pandemic stress pushes front-line workers toward labor action 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 Government relief loans to restaurant chains draw complaints 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 Workers sue McDonald's over harassment at Florida stores 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 Many businesses cautious about restarting economy amid virus 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 WATCH: Airbnb, hotels seek U.S. government aid as demand flattens Hilton CEO Christopher Nassetta told the president Hilton has had to close some hotels for the first time in 100 years.
Economy Feb 28 Novel coronavirus fear creates a global run on face masks Many businesses are sold out, while others are limiting how many a customer can buy.