Connecticut family business shutting its doors after 11 years, blames inflation, cost of labor
A small business owner in Connecticut is closing his family-oriented Italian restaurant after 11 years in business amid rising inflation and labor shortages. Mark Zommer spoke on "Fox & Friends."
Restaurant owner set to close on Valentines Day after 11 years in business
Mark Zommer, owner of Zingarella in Connecticut, says his costs have at least doubled due to inflation and rising fuel costs. He says it's 'too difficult to keep going.'
Taco Bell customer alleges being poisoned after argument; Colorado authorities investigating
Authorities in Colorado are investigating a man's claims that someone at a Taco Bell put rat poisoning in his food, causing him to become ill and go to the hospital.
Small business owners explain why banning gas stoves isn't for everyone
Northwoods Stove & Fireplace owners Brian and Holly Duffy argue small, rural towns can't afford to rid of gas appliances.
Chick-fil-A urges customers to take action, investigates 'fraudulent activity' on mobile app accounts
Chick-fil-A Inc., told customers on Friday that the company was aware of "suspicious activity" involving Chick-fil-A One accounts and urged app users to change their passwords.
2 vehicles stolen from Ruth's Chris Steak House valet in DC since Christmas: 'Unfortunate incidents'
Two vehicles have been stolen from a Ruth's Chris Steak House location in downtown Washington, D.C., over the holidays as the city struggles with an increase in crime.
Here are some restaurants, businesses open on Christmas Day
Most businesses will be shuttered on Christmas Day, but there are still some options for people who need to grab a last-minute grocery or want to eat out for the holiday.
Chili’s donates $100 million to St. Jude in major 20-year milestone
As of Dec. 15th this year, restaurant brand Chili's has raised $100 million for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital since launching the partnership in 2002.
Olive Garden manager fired after time-off rant: 'If you’re sick ... prove it to us'
Olive Garden parent company Darden confirmed to a local news outlet that a Kansas-based manager who wrote a mean-spirited note to employees about taking too much time off is no longer with the company.
Virginia restaurant cancels Family Foundation event over group's views on abortion, traditional marriage
Family Foundation, a conservative Christian group, says it was refused service at Metzger Bar and Butchery in Virginia last week over its political and religious views.
Restaurant groups push to overturn California fast-food wage law
Save Local Restaurants said Monday it had filed more than 1 million petition signatures to put the law on hold and place an initiative before California voters on the 2024 ballot.
Woman calls 911 to report ‘pink meat’ at a North Carolina barbecue restaurant
A woman in North Carolina called 911 to report “pink meat” at a barbecue restaurant in the area.
KFC Germany issues apology over Kristallnacht push notification
KFC Germany issued an apology over its mobile application sending a push notification promoting its food in connection to the day commemorating Kristallnacht.
Restaurant industry's labor struggles should 'rapidly decline' after midterms, Andy Puzder says
Former CKE Restaurants CEO Andy Puzder provides perspective on the restaurant industry's post-pandemic staffing challenges as well as employment trends.
Chick-fil-A's four-day weekend experiment
A Chick-fil-A located in Miami, Florida, has been utilizing a work schedule that gives employees four-day weekends, according to a recent report.
Bone appetite! Doggies dine on filet mignon at new San Francisco restaurant
Dogs can now fine dine at a new canine restaurant in Mission District of San Francisco. Dogue offers multi-course meals including steak tartare with quail egg and chicken skin waffles.
South Carolina small business closes amid inflation, labor issues: Mom-and-pop shops 'don't work anymore'
With inflation high and challenges mounting, many small businesses around America are closing their doors. A restaurant co-owner joined "Fox & Friends First" to share why she had to close her business.
Attorney sues Italian restaurant chain for 'deceptive' $2 inflation fee: 'Egregious and surreptitious'
Hawaii consumer attorney Brandee Faria is suing Romano's Macaroni Grill in a class-action lawsuit that alleges their $2 inflation fee added to checks is deceptive.
Chicago restaurant Dear Margaret opened in Jan. 2021 — is thriving today
Restaurateur Lacy Irby talked to Fox News Digital about the restaurant she opened with chef Ryan Brosseau despite enormous challenges — and shared its path to success.
These restaurateurs bravely opened new eateries amid COVID pandemic: 'Determined' to succeed
The COVID-19 pandemic caused some 90,000 restaurants to close, according to industry sources. But a few brave entrepreneurs opened new eateries and are reaping the rewards today. Here are three.