Asset management giant buys Jersey Mike's sandwich chain
Asset management firm Blackstone will become the majority owner of sandwich chain Jersey Mike’s in a deal that values the company at a reported $8 billion.
Asset management firm Blackstone will become the majority owner of sandwich chain Jersey Mike’s in a deal that values the company at a reported $8 billion.
Delta to serve Shake Shack burgers on flights
Delta and Shake Shack aim to enhance the in-flight dining experience, offering comfort food favorites at 30,000 feet.
Delta and Shake Shack aim to enhance the in-flight dining experience, offering comfort food favorites at 30,000 feet.
Most expensive US cities to raise kids in 2024 revealed
On average, a household with one child experiences a 40% increase in annual living costs, while having two children raises costs by a substantial 70%, the study found.
On average, a household with one child experiences a 40% increase in annual living costs, while having two children raises costs by a substantial 70%, the study found.
America's top 100 restaurants for 2024, according to OpenTable
Chicago and Austin were the two U.S. cities that had the most of the top 100 restaurants.
Chicago and Austin were the two U.S. cities that had the most of the top 100 restaurants.
Map: How much of a restaurant worker's income comes from tips
Restaurant employees rely on the kindness of customers when it comes to tips, which can make up a sizable portion of their take home pay based on findings in a new report.
Restaurant employees rely on the kindness of customers when it comes to tips, which can make up a sizable portion of their take home pay based on findings in a new report.
These are worst birthdays for kids according to moms – and Christmas tops the list
A new survey reveals that 40% of moms prefer to avoid Christmas birthdays. Here are the other holidays and occasions that made the list.
A new survey reveals that 40% of moms prefer to avoid Christmas birthdays. Here are the other holidays and occasions that made the list.
Pizza Hut unveils wine for the holidays, pairing pizza with a unique sip
Pizza Hut is adding a festive twist to the holidays with the launch of Tomato Wine.
Pizza Hut is adding a festive twist to the holidays with the launch of Tomato Wine.
‘Europe on 5 Dollars a Day’ author Arthur Frommer dies at 95
Arthur Frommer, the author of "Europe on 5 Dollars a Day," died at 95. His guidebooks transformed travel for Americans, promoting affordable and authentic experiences.
Arthur Frommer, the author of "Europe on 5 Dollars a Day," died at 95. His guidebooks transformed travel for Americans, promoting affordable and authentic experiences.
Thanksgiving travel could break records this year but extreme weather could snarl holiday traffic
Fellow travelers are not the only ones who may add to the anxiety of getting from point A to point B safely -- extreme weather can have a major impact on your timely arrival at your destination.
Fellow travelers are not the only ones who may add to the anxiety of getting from point A to point B safely -- extreme weather can have a major impact on your timely arrival at your destination.
Here are the airports with the longest security wait times during the holidays: Study
Travelers taking trips for the holiday season may encounter longer than usual wait times at these airports in the U.S., according to a new study.
Travelers taking trips for the holiday season may encounter longer than usual wait times at these airports in the U.S., according to a new study.
AAA: Thanksgiving holiday travelers to hit 80 million this year
Some 79.9 million people will make trips at least 50 miles from where they live in the six-day span from Nov. 26, the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, and Dec. 2, the Monday following the holiday, AAA said on Monday.
Some 79.9 million people will make trips at least 50 miles from where they live in the six-day span from Nov. 26, the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, and Dec. 2, the Monday following the holiday, AAA said on Monday.
Here's how much vaccinations dropped among kindergartners during 2023 school year
Vaccination coverage among Kindergarten students was lower across all vaccines compared to the previous year.
Vaccination coverage among Kindergarten students was lower across all vaccines compared to the previous year.
Thanksgiving travel: Holiday foods you can fly with, bring through TSA
As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, TSA has a few reminders about what can – and can’t – make it through security.
As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, TSA has a few reminders about what can – and can’t – make it through security.
Christmas tree shortage projected from severe Northeast drought: 'We can't grow anything'
The drought has led to significant losses for farmers in Massachusetts and Pennsylvania, and has also raised concerns about future shortages.
The drought has led to significant losses for farmers in Massachusetts and Pennsylvania, and has also raised concerns about future shortages.
McDonald's is bringing back a festive dessert – but not everywhere
McDonald's is bringing back its festive Holiday Pie to the menu in certain U.S. cities.
McDonald's is bringing back its festive Holiday Pie to the menu in certain U.S. cities.
Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy
Spirit Airlines has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection following significant financial struggles due to mounting losses and debt maturities, the airline announced Monday.
Spirit Airlines has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection following significant financial struggles due to mounting losses and debt maturities, the airline announced Monday.
McDonald's pledges $100M to rebuild trust after E. coli outbreak
McDonald's is investing $100 million to bring customers back to stores after an outbreak of E. coli food poisoning tied to onions on the fast-food giant's Quarter Pounder hamburgers.
McDonald's is investing $100 million to bring customers back to stores after an outbreak of E. coli food poisoning tied to onions on the fast-food giant's Quarter Pounder hamburgers.
Postmates executive enters hospice, shares message: ‘Be kind, be brave’
James Butts, a former SVP at Postmates, shared an emotional message on X amid his cancer battle. The post, which went viral, has touched thousands of people.
James Butts, a former SVP at Postmates, shared an emotional message on X amid his cancer battle. The post, which went viral, has touched thousands of people.
Airbnb promotion will let users play gladiator in Rome's Colosseum
A new deal between Airbnb and the Roman Colosseum will let eight people and their plus-ones participate in faux gladiator fights at the ancient amphitheater.
A new deal between Airbnb and the Roman Colosseum will let eight people and their plus-ones participate in faux gladiator fights at the ancient amphitheater.
Advance Auto Parts closing over 700 locations following sluggish performance
Advance Auto Parts will close over 700 locations, including corporate stores and independently-owned locations, as part of a financial restructuring effort.
Advance Auto Parts will close over 700 locations, including corporate stores and independently-owned locations, as part of a financial restructuring effort.