McDonald's sues its ousted CEO, alleging employee relationships

McDonald’s says it's suing Stephen Easterbrook, the CEO it ousted last year over an inappropriate relationship with an employee, alleging Monday that he covered up relationships with other employees and destroyed evidence.

Woman claims to find face mask 'cooked' into McDonald's nugget

A woman in England is livid after allegedly finding a piece of a face mask baked into a McDonald’s chicken nugget, claiming her young daughter nearly choked on it while eating.

Chipotle using leftover avocado pits to produce 'sustainable' apparel line

Chipotle Mexican Grill is one of the largest restaurant purchasers of avocadoes in the world, and now it's using part of them to make clothing.

With loan money gone, restaurants are at mercy of coronavirus

Many restaurants that got coronavirus relief loans have spent the money and now find themselves in the same precarious position as in the pandemic’s early days.

More outdoor dining in NYC
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Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that 15 more streets around the city would open up for outdoor dining.

McDonald's CEO says law enforcement may be called on customers who refuse to wear masks

McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski recently spoke about recent decisions the company has made amid the coronavirus pandemic. He specifically suggested that law enforcement may be called during situations when a customer won’t wear a mask.

Florists bouncing back in NYC
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Outdoor dining is helping keep businesses in New York City's flower district in business.

Increase in rodent complaints in Rockland County
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An increase in rat complaints is being seen in Rockland County, with many blaming restaurant closures.

12 NYC bars have liquor licenses suspended over social distancing violations

As part of an ongoing effort to prevent the spread of the coronavirus and crackdown on businesses accused of flaunting social distancing guidelines, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Wednesday that the state suspended the liquor licenses of 12 New York City-area bars.

Jersey Mike's spending big bucks to help franchise owners remodel restaurants

The CEO of Jersey Mike's says the company is spending $150 million to retrofit franchise locations despite the coronavirus pandemic hitting the restaurant industry hard. 

Struggling merchants, insurers battle over pandemic coverage

Restaurants, bars and other merchants struggling to stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic are desperately reaching out for a lifeline from insurers who say they are being miscast as potential saviors.

More bars and restaurants not following social distancing guidelines
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105 violations were issued to bars and restaurants in New York City and on Long Island this weekend for violating social distancing guidelines, and some of those establishments may have their liquor license suspended.