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Published on January 14, 2025 - Page 4
Starbucks nixes its open-door policy
If you want to hang out or use the restroom at Starbucks, you're going to have to buy something. Starbucks on Monday said it was reversing a policy...
Published on December 18, 2024 - Page 5
Federal Trade Commission targets ‘junk fees’
The Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday said it will soon require hotels, vacation rental platforms and live event promoters to disclose any fees up...
Published on November 23, 2024 - Page 5
McDonald’s to expand U.S. value menu
CHICAGO -- McDonald's will expand its U.S. value menu early next year as it continues to try to win back inflation-weary customers. Starting Jan. 7,...
Published on November 2, 2024 - Page 10
Wendy’s to close 140 more restaurants
Wendy's plans to close 140 U.S. restaurants before the end of this year on top of the 100 it said it would close in May. But in a conference call...
Published on October 6, 2024 - Page 23
Catering to lone diners
and ANNE D'INNOCENZIO AP Business Writers NEW YORK -- Parisa Imanirad, a scientist and cancer researcher from San Francisco, is married and has a...
Published on August 3, 2024 - Page 16
Ban proposed on airline fees for parents to sit with kids
The U.S. Department of Transportation is proposing a new rule that would ban airlines from charging parents more to sit with their young children....
Published on July 30, 2024 - Page 5
McDonald’s same-store sales fall for first time since 2020
They're not lovin' it. McDonald's global same-store sales fell for the first time in nearly four years in the second quarter as inflation-weary...
Published on June 16, 2024 - Page 27
A taste for the strange
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream draws customers with gourmet takes on classics like vanilla and pistachio. But occasionally, the artisanal ice cream maker...
Published on May 8, 2024 - Page 3
Panera to stop serving ‘Charged Sips’ drinks
Panera Bread said it's discontinuing its Charged Sips drinks that were tied to at least two wrongful death lawsuits due to their high caffeine...
Published on May 5, 2024 - Page 27
Drink to good health
and LOUISE DIXON Associated Press Writers Supermarket beverage aisles are starting to look a lot more like a pharmacy. There are sodas made with...

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Published on January 14, 2025 - Page 4
Starbucks nixes its open-door policy
If you want to hang out or use the restroom at Starbucks, you're going to have to buy something. Starbucks on Monday said it was reversing a policy...