TABC suspends 17 Texas bar, restaurant permits for not following COVID-19 protocols, including 4 in Austin

TABC says that following a weekend of undercover operations, agents found evidence to suspend the permits as part of Operation Safe Open, an effort to inspect businesses across Texas to ensure they’re following protocols to slow the spread of COVID-19.

More North Texas restaurants report employees with COVID-19

A Dallas restaurant is just the latest in a string of recent businesses that have had employees test positive for COVID-19.

Texas restaurants allowed to reopen at 50% capacity

Restaurants can now allow more people inside their doors. But some owners believe it will still be a struggle to make a profit.

Taco Bell announces plans to hire 30,000 employees this summer

Irvine-based Taco Bell Corp. announced Thursday that the company, together with its franchisees and licensees, plans to hire at least 30,000 employees this summer while continuing to adhere to strict safety measures to protect its restaurant teams against the coronavirus.

Chick-fil-A launches meal kits as more people cook at home

The chicken chain is also ramping up its retail efforts selling bottles of its Polynesian sauces at retailers.

North Texas restaurants hoping stimulus package helps them recover from losses caused by COVID-19

There's specific relief for small businesses in the stimulus package signed by President Donald Trump Friday, including a loan that could turn into a grant and be forgiven if requirements are met.

Burger King breaks the 'mold' with new advertising campaign

The burger chain is portraying its Whopper covered in mold in print and TV ads running in Europe and the U.S. The message: Burger King is removing artificial preservatives from its signature burger.