Another restaurant chain files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
BurgerFi International on Wednesday joined the group of restaurant chains that have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection this year.
BurgerFi International on Wednesday joined the group of restaurant chains that have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection this year.
Big Lots files for bankruptcy, announces sale to investment firm
Big Lots previously expressed "substantial doubt" about its ability to continue operating.
Big Lots previously expressed "substantial doubt" about its ability to continue operating.
Waffle House CEO Walt Ehmer dies at the age of 58
The president and CEO of Waffle House, Walter G. “Walt" Ehmer, has died at the age of 58, according to the Atlanta Police Foundation. He also served on the foundation's board of trustees.
The president and CEO of Waffle House, Walter G. “Walt" Ehmer, has died at the age of 58, according to the Atlanta Police Foundation. He also served on the foundation's board of trustees.
LL Flooring, hardware store once known as Lumber Liquidators, to close all 400 stores in bankruptcy proceeding
The hardware company filed for bankruptcy last month but has failed to find a buyer.
The hardware company filed for bankruptcy last month but has failed to find a buyer.
Lyft to downsize, restructure bike and scooter program
The public should expect fewer Lyft bikes and scooters as the company plans to downsize and restructure its bikes and scooters program.
The public should expect fewer Lyft bikes and scooters as the company plans to downsize and restructure its bikes and scooters program.
U.S. Steel acquisition on the ropes
Nippon Steel is pushing back on concerns raised by the Biden administration that its pending acquisition of U.S. Steel for $14.9 billion would undermine U.S. national security.
Nippon Steel is pushing back on concerns raised by the Biden administration that its pending acquisition of U.S. Steel for $14.9 billion would undermine U.S. national security.
Red Lobster may exit bankruptcy protection soon
Red Lobster is set to exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after a judge approved its reorganization plan. The seafood chain plans to operate 544 locations and will introduce a new CEO, Damola Adamolekun, as it looks to stabilize its business following financial struggles and restaurant closures.
Red Lobster is set to exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after a judge approved its reorganization plan. The seafood chain plans to operate 544 locations and will introduce a new CEO, Damola Adamolekun, as it looks to stabilize its business following financial struggles and restaurant closures.
Verizon to buy Frontier in $20B deal
Verizon is acquiring Frontier Communications in the massive deal to boost its network, while helping its efforts in artificial intelligence.
Verizon is acquiring Frontier Communications in the massive deal to boost its network, while helping its efforts in artificial intelligence.
Leak reveals how much Disney made from Genie+ park pass, Disney+ streaming
Information leaked from the Walt Disney Company earlier this summer includes passport numbers of cruise line workers, revenue generated from Disney+ and Genie+ (now Lightning Lane) and guest data.
Information leaked from the Walt Disney Company earlier this summer includes passport numbers of cruise line workers, revenue generated from Disney+ and Genie+ (now Lightning Lane) and guest data.
U.S. stocks tumble amid tech sell-off
Economist Dr. Mike Walden joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss the latest on Wall Street as stocks took a tumble on Tuesday.
Economist Dr. Mike Walden joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss the latest on Wall Street as stocks took a tumble on Tuesday.
Activist investor controls enough of Southwest Airlines to call for special shareholder meeting
Elliott Investment Management has been pushing for big changes at the Dallas based airline, including dumping its CEO and chairman. Now, it looks like they're making good on their promise.
Elliott Investment Management has been pushing for big changes at the Dallas based airline, including dumping its CEO and chairman. Now, it looks like they're making good on their promise.
Hotel strikes: See list of the US hotels impacted
Thousands of workers at 25 U.S. hotels are on strike as they push for higher pay and better workloads.
Thousands of workers at 25 U.S. hotels are on strike as they push for higher pay and better workloads.
Trademark battle over "Very demure, very mindful"
Jools Lebron, a Chicago-based content creator, gained fame when her ?very demure, very mindful? catch phrase went viral. The quote was quickly embraced by other influencers, celebrities and politicians but when Jools went to trademark the phrase, she learned someone had beat her to it. A man reportedly filed an intent to trademark for use in marketing, advertising and promotion. Despite the timing of the trademark applications, Alexandra Roberts, a law and media professor at Northeastern University, says that Lebron can still challenge the trademark.
Jools Lebron, a Chicago-based content creator, gained fame when her ?very demure, very mindful? catch phrase went viral. The quote was quickly embraced by other influencers, celebrities and politicians but when Jools went to trademark the phrase, she learned someone had beat her to it. A man reportedly filed an intent to trademark for use in marketing, advertising and promotion. Despite the timing of the trademark applications, Alexandra Roberts, a law and media professor at Northeastern University, says that Lebron can still challenge the trademark.
AT&T union workers on strike
Right now, more than 17,000 AT&T workers with Communications Workers of America (CWA) are on strike across 9 states in the Southeast. They?re demanding AT&T bargain in good faith. Workers have been attempting to reach a new contract since June. The impact is being felt across the South as AT&T customers have experienced widespread outages and long wait times for repairs and service. Richard Honeycutt, Vice President of CWA District 3, joins LiveNOW from FOX.
Right now, more than 17,000 AT&T workers with Communications Workers of America (CWA) are on strike across 9 states in the Southeast. They?re demanding AT&T bargain in good faith. Workers have been attempting to reach a new contract since June. The impact is being felt across the South as AT&T customers have experienced widespread outages and long wait times for repairs and service. Richard Honeycutt, Vice President of CWA District 3, joins LiveNOW from FOX.
Big Lots weighing possibility of bankruptcy filing as sales dwindle
The discount retailer has faced declining sales.
The discount retailer has faced declining sales.
Tools and Tiaras' teaching trade skills to girls
Tools and Tiaras is a nonprofit on a mission to change the stigma about working in skilled trades, especially when it comes to girls.
Tools and Tiaras is a nonprofit on a mission to change the stigma about working in skilled trades, especially when it comes to girls.
Costco raising membership fees this weekend – the first time since 2017
Costco announced the membership increase in July. Starting Sunday, here’s what it will now cost.
Costco announced the membership increase in July. Starting Sunday, here’s what it will now cost.
Here's why grocers say they are really raising prices
National Grocers Association leader explains the main cause of grocery price increases.
National Grocers Association leader explains the main cause of grocery price increases.
Grocery chain joins Walmart, CVS, others in ending cigarettes sales
CVS, Target and Walmart have already removed tobacco products from stores and online.
CVS, Target and Walmart have already removed tobacco products from stores and online.
Eli Lilly cutting cost of certain weight loss drugs by at least 50%
Eli Lilly is cutting the cost of certain weight loss drugs, with new single-dose vials costing less than other medications used for obesity.
Eli Lilly is cutting the cost of certain weight loss drugs, with new single-dose vials costing less than other medications used for obesity.