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Credit card companies are about to see limits on late fees and swipe fees, which means they're going to make that money up in other ways.

Walmart resolved allegations of overcharging customers in a $45 million settlement that could mean payouts up to $500 for some.

After McDonald's Israel franchisee gave free meals to IDF soldiers fighting in Gaza, the corporation yanked back all 225 franchise restaurants.

Companies have continued to cut jobs in 2024 after a wave of layoffs last year. Amazon, IBM, Google, UPS and Paramount are among those shedding staff.

After a decade of minimalist chic, Wall Street's favorite restaurants are suddenly louder and more extravagant than ever.

Restaurant owners have been looking at ways to offset the bigger paychecks, from raising prices to cutting back on labor.

Ordering using a touch screen is going to become the norm across fast food chains in the US, but keep an eye on your wallet.

Business Insider's Harry Kersh tried the new recipes for a number of McDonald's burgers, including its famous Big Mac. Here's what he found.

A robot barista in Muji stores can make you a latte but don't be surprised if it asks you for a tip.

The 105-year-old man usually goes to Bojangles after church every week for its Leg & Thigh meal with a group of family members and friends.

Chick-fil-A announced its No Antibiotics Ever policy in 2014 and said it had achieved the goal in 2019.

The resale clothing market is projected to be worth $350 billion in 2027. Too bad thrift stores are full of fast fashion and fewer vintage pieces.

Hermès influencers explain how to buy a Birkin or Kelly bag: Befriend a sales associate and build a relationship. Pre-owned bags are easier to get.

Rolex's iconic red and blue bezeled GMT-Master II has shown impressive resilience against the broader slump in the luxury pre-owned market.

Combination restaurants like Taco Bell-Pizza Huts haven't traditionally been a big success. That's not stopping Dine Brands' IHOP-Applebees plans.

German grocer Aldi is planning 800 new US stores in the next few years. With food inflation still high, I went to see why the chain is so popular.

The club's CEO said non-alcoholic drink sales hit record numbers in January, even as overall food and beverage spend softened in the fourth quarter.

"One tube had split open and the coins were jostling around loose inside of the box when they arrived," one reviewer wrote. "Some were scratched up."

AlShaya Group, which operates Starbucks in the Middle East, plans lay offs due to consumer boycotts linked to the Gaza war, Reuters reported.

Aldi, the German discount grocery chain, is growing rapidly in the US and now has more than 2,300 stores, with about 12,000 stores globally.