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The franchise dining sector has faced a challenging year, as several franchisees have filed for bankruptcy protection to restructure debts, sell locations, and, in some cases, close down underperforming restaurants that they can’t sell. Much of the problem comes from rising costs of labor and food products that are passed on to customers, who have […]

Thirty years ago, having a six-figure income meant you could live comfortably, with all the accoutrements of wealth. These days, it’s just enough to make you a regular shopper at Dollar General. As inflation continues to rise and economic headwinds continue to squeeze household budgets, the “value shopper” demographic is undergoing a major shift. The

June 11 began with President Trump writing that the United States would hit Iran hard again to try to force real negotiations to end the war between Israel and the United States and Iran that erupted on Feb. 28. “Hitting Iran hard” also included a presidential threat to seize Kharg Island, a coral island in

Cash has been one of the market’s safest bets over the past few years. As stocks and bonds swung and interest rates climbed, investors put money into high-yield savings accounts and money market funds, happy to earn solid returns without much risk. But even as the Fed has started cutting rates from its 2023 peak,

Wall Street has spent two years pricing artificial intelligence through a single lens: compute. Who has the most chips, the most data center capacity, the most cloud infrastructure? That framework has been enormously rewarding for investors who recognized it early. A different infrastructure gap is now opening up, and most investors have not started pricing

Ever since her scene-stealing turn as Emily Charlton in The Devil Wears Prada (2006), the sharp-tongued assistant to Runway editor Miranda Priestly (played by Meryl Streep), Emily Blunt has captivated audiences with her commitment to — and her empathy toward — the characters she portrays. That role required both vulnerability and perfect comedic timing, traits

Pizza has traditionally been the cheap option, a food that’s light on the wallet and can be shared by multiple people. You might not be able to afford a sit-down restaurant, but pizza has always been a comforting option even during challenging times. That has changed as Americans are still eating pizza, yet increasingly turning

Publix is adding a new item to its bakery that has recently gone viral on social media.  The grocery chain has already been updating its bakery and deli lineup in recent months as it faces slower sales growth in its stores. For example, in February, it added four new large “Decadent” cookies to its bakery,

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My friend says buying a boat is like getting married: you start in a hypnotic honeymoon phase, ignoring the red flags. Soon, the honeymoon ends, but the expenses keep coming.  You realize the upfront price was just the beginning; mooring fees, insurance, fuel, and repairs mean pouring money into a bottomless hole. During the pandemic,