Texas diner charging $50 if staff is forced to 'explain' continued mask requirements to customers
Legends Diner in Denton is charging $50 to anyone who asks about its continued mask requirements despite Texas lifing its statewide mandate earlier this month.
Life, business returns to Georgetown Square
Just a quick look around Georgetown Square showed it was packed with shoppers and visitors on Friday afternoon.
West Michigan pizzeria owner arrested for defying epidemic orders, food laws
Marlena Pavlos-Hackney, who runs Marlena's Bistro and Pizzeria in Holland, "continued to willfully violate" the state's epidemic orders, according to a release from the attorney general's office.
City of Austin to provide training, education on co-op businesses
The City of Austin is offering a series of six courses designed and taught by experts on the cooperative business model.
Survey: Over 50% of businesses returning to normal operation
The country had shut down. Now a year into the pandemic, some businesses are starting to recover.
Generous diner leaves $10K tip at Florida Keys restaurant
A tourist in the Florida Keys asked her waitress how many people worked in the restaurant's kitchen, then left a $10,000 tip on top of her $193 bill -- enough for all 14 workers to take home more than $700 each.
Black woman goes from part-time server to owner of Roseville Outback Steakhouse
Gretta Jackson said the road these past 20 years wasn't easy but it was worth it as she got a title nobody has: the first Black woman to own an Outback Steakhouse in the Detroit area.
Businesses struggle with financial hits from COVID, winter storm
Texas small businesses are feeling like they can't catch a break following the financial hits of COVID-19 and the recent winter storms.
Biden temporarily targets PPP loans to smallest and minority-owned businesses
The Biden administration is readying changes to the PPP aimed at targeting assistance to businesses that employ 20 or fewer workers and those that are minority-owned.
Austin breweries help supply water while city waits for shipments
After Austin Water customers found their faucets running dry, Meanwhile Brewing decided sharing their supply was the right thing to do.
Downtown businesses hit hard by pandemic turn to locals for support
Nearly a year after the COVID-19 pandemic shut down businesses across the U.S., owners are still facing tough decisions.
Parkland shooting survivor David Hogg launching pillow company to compete with MyPillow
Parkland shooting survivor and gun control advocate David Hogg said he’s launching a pillow company to compete with MyPillow, founded by Trump supporter CEO Mike Lindell.
FOX 7 Discussion: Senator Campbell & Texas Small Business Protection Act
Senator Donna Campbell joins Mike Warren to talk about the Small Business Protection Act bill she recently filed.
Man who started baking to raise money for mom’s cancer treatments quits jobs, sells cakes full-time
When his mother was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2018, Anthony Lewis started baking red velvet cakes using his mom's recipe, then sold them to raise money for her treatments. He had no idea it would turn into a full-time career.
James M. White, founder of Austin dance hall Broken Spoke, dies at 81
James M. White had been suffering from congestive heart failure and had recently undergone surgery for a leaky heart valve.
Small businesses in Texas can apply to COVID-19 rapid testing program
Small businesses interested in participating in the program should contact their local Chamber of Commerce for more information.
Permanent alcohol to-go could help keep Texas restaurants in business
Restaurants were among the hardest-hit businesses in 2020 and many owners said they will need innovative ideas and financial help to survive.
Paycheck Protection Program: PPP loan portal reopens amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
The U.S. Small Business Administration and the U.S. Treasury Department relaunched the Paycheck Protection Program, or PPP, loan portal Monday.
Barstool Sports founder raises over $16M for small businesses impacted by coronavirus pandemic
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy launched a fundraising effort with the nonprofit 30 Day Fund for small businesses impacted by COVID-19 called "The Barstool Fund, contributing $500,000 of his own money toward the effort.
State vs. City: Battle over Austin curfew heads to court
A battle is brewing over the new curfew order for bars and restaurants within Travis County.