LA County weekly restaurant closures: May 6

From April 29 to May 6, there were a total of 14 restaurants and markets shut down and/or allowed to reopen by the LA County Department of Public Health.

Business owner facing steep tariffs tests whether people will pay for 'Made in USA'

A business offered customers a choice between a foreign-made product or the same item made in the U.S. at a much higher cost - and was overwhelmed by the results.

Cheap shipments from China are no longer duty-free

With the exemption ending, consumers will see higher prices and delays when tariffs are collected by the government on every shipment.

McDonald's sees unexpected drop in customers amid economic uncertainty

McDonald’s restaurants sales in the U.S. dipped in the first part of the year, marking the burger chain's largest decline since 2020.

Is Amazon showing tariff costs? How Shein and Temu are handling Trump’s changes

President Trump’s tariff and customs changes have begun affecting how many Americans shop online. Here’s what Amazon, Shein and Temu are saying amid rising operating costs.

Jack in the Box closing up to 200 'underperforming' locations: What to know

Jack in the Box said 150 to 200 of its “underperforming" restaurants are slated to close, and a majority will happen by the end of the year.

Trump eases auto tariffs in bid to boost US manufacturing

President Trump signed an executive order easing some of his 25% tariffs on autos and auto parts, aiming to support U.S. automakers and manufacturing jobs.

TGI Fridays' US footprint has shrunk to 85 restaurants across the country

TGI Fridays’ footprint in the U.S. has shrunk, with the well-known chain's website on Wednesday listing just 85 restaurants across the country.

Fyre Festival founder Billy McFarland is selling brand

Billy McFarland, who served prison time after the 2017 Fyre Festival disaster, said the brand needs a larger team to fulfill its potential.

'New Coke': One of the biggest flops in marketing history

It's been 40 years since Coke's infamous attempt at rebranding. They rolled out a new formula to compete with Pepsi in 1985 that went over so badly, it resulted in protests.

DHL to halt global shipments over $800 to US due to new customs rules

The multinational logistics company DHL Express said it would suspend global shipments worth more than $800 to American consumers.

Hulk Hogan’s Real American Beer hits Walmart shelves in 8 states ahead of WrestleMania 41

Hulk Hogan’s Real American Beer, the official beer of WWE, is now available at Walmart in eight states. The launch marks a major retail expansion for the patriotic light lager.